Unwinding
Unwinding
Rakesur Rahaman
Size: 11 x 15 Inches
Medium: Tempera on Mount Board
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"Unwinding" delicately captures a quiet moment of repose framed within intricate miniature architecture, where a regal figure reclines, attended with ritual grace. The surrounding floral motifs and patterned borders evoke timeless Mughal elegance, contrasting with the muted, wintry landscape beyond—a world of bare trees and open skies. The rooted tree on the left, alive yet grounded, anchors the scene in nature’s enduring cycle. This work explores the tension between private leisure and the vast, unfolding world outside, blending rich tradition with subtle narrative depth. It invites viewers to reflect on the balance between stillness and life’s ever-present flow, a serene pause amidst complexity and change.

Artwork Specs
| Exact Size | 11 x 15 Inches |
|---|---|
| Artist Name | Rakesur Rahaman |
| Medium | Tempera on Mount Board |
Meet the Artist - Rakesur Rahaman
Rakesur Rahaman’s practice grew from his early engagement with traditional miniature art during his training at the Government College of Art and Craft, Calcutta. His sketches of trees and landscapes evolved into works that blend fine brush drawing, decorative elements, and miniature motifs with contemporary concerns. Working mainly in tempera on rice paper, he mixes pigment and gum arabic by hand, using natural dyes and coffee stains to bridge historical methods with present-day expression.<... Read More