Shubhi Gupta
Mother's Dilemma
This series, links to this dilemma of balance between a mother and an individual within herself. It deals with the struggle of a mother. It came from the observation that how significant a mother is in the face of society with all its restrictions. The conflict lies between the self, as an individual versus the social norms.
Curiosity isn't taught; it's inherent. Children embody natural curiosity, eyes filled with wonder and minds brimming with questions. Rediscovering this innate trait can transform our lives. Embracing curiosity banishes boredom, making life an endless adventure. Imagine the joy of perpetual growth, approaching every experience with a child's inquisitive spirit.
curious child, 2018
oil on linen
“Everything we choose in life for its lightness soon reveals its unbearable weight.” The choices you make in life thinking that they are the easiest options and will make things convenient; soon you realize that it was just an illusion. You did nothing but just went with the flow, thinking all these are meant for you. You just accept the roles which come on your way. But at times there is this sudden realization that probably you picked all the heavy stuff in your cart without realizing its weight.
Weight of Life, 2018
oil on linen
“Being a mother is learning about strength you did not know you had, and dealing with the fear you did not know existed.” defines ‘Self- inspection’. This painting talks about the doubts and fear of a mother, even though she is always there with her child but still there is a doubt which stays in her mind. This thought never leaves her alone and always keeps a check on her. Because of this doubt she is always inspecting her own self. That’s how she becomes a victim of her own judgment. This judging of herself adds another heavier layer of emotions on her.
self inspection, 2018
oil on linen
‘Watching higher’ puts some light on the thought that human life is a wonderful phenomena and every relation in it has a limited shelf life. When she became a mother, her life started shaping around that small creature. The changes kept happening and she went with the flow.
This thought sprang in her mind when she saw, once a small little boy standing a bit higher up, looking down like a father and extending his hand to support those tiny tumbling feet. This gave her a realization that this is a beginning of a new cycle.
watching higher, 2017
oil on linen
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