Silent Companion

by Paresh Hazra

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Size:	30 x 27 inches
Medium:	Gouache on 300 GSM Arches Paper
Year:	2019
Signature:	Bottom Right

Description

This artwork is part of a series called 'Companions and Witnesses'. The works in this series occupy a quieter and more intimate space within Paresh Hazra’s practice. Blending humour, companionship, and observation, these paintings explore the emotional subtleties of everyday life through recurring feline figures and human relationships.
The cat becomes more than a domestic presence; it functions as a silent companion, witness, and observer of human behaviour. Set within contemplative interiors and personal spaces, the works balance playfulness with introspection, transforming ordinary moments into reflections on solitude, affection, memory, and coexistence. Through expressive line, layered colour, and subtle psychological tension, Paresh reveals the emotional depth hidden within familiar scenes and everyday rituals.
This artwork measures 30 x 27 inches and the framed size is 39 x 37 inches.

Description

This artwork is part of a series called 'Companions and Witnesses'. The works in this series occupy a quieter and more intimate space within Paresh Hazra’s practice. Blending humour, companionship, and observation, these paintings explore the emotional subtleties of everyday life through recurring feline figures and human relationships.
The cat becomes more than a domestic presence; it functions as a silent companion, witness, and observer of human behaviour. Set within contemplative interiors and personal spaces, the works balance playfulness with introspection, transforming ordinary moments into reflections on solitude, affection, memory, and coexistence. Through expressive line, layered colour, and subtle psychological tension, Paresh reveals the emotional depth hidden within familiar scenes and everyday rituals.
This artwork measures 30 x 27 inches and the framed size is 39 x 37 inches.

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ABOUT Paresh Hazra

Born in 1952 in Tamluk, Midnapur district, West Bengal, Paresh Hazra is an eminent Indian artist, most recognized for his mythologically inspired paintings. He graduated from Government Art College, Calcutta (First Class) and also completed a Postgraduate degree in 1980. As a child, Hazra used to dream about being chased, as he ran frantically to escape the clutches of an unknown force. Suddenly, he would spread his wings and fly into the blue sky. Such dreams sowed the seeds of imagination in his mind, and he began painting from a very young age.

Paresh Hazra is a storyteller who celebrates the age-old traditions of India in his works. His paintings are reminiscent of the attributes of old Indian artists, whether it is the intricacy of detail or the lavish use of textures. He prefers colours made from natural ingredients, using egg tempera instead of oils, and adding a bit of jute or gauze occasionally, to add another dimension to his work. There is a certain theatrical quality to his work, achieved by applying techniques masterfully in a way that lend an uneven look to the characters inhabiting the paintings. The people always look as if they have their faces to the audience, even when it is not the case. The expressions and movements are a bit disjointed, making the figures resemble puppets, as if being manipulated by an unknown hand.

In a career spanning nearly four decades, Paresh Hazra has exhibited in group shows in Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Kolkata, Goa, Chennai, Pondicherry, Hong Kong, New York, California, Canada, Dubai, Kathmandu and UK. He is a recipient of awards like the Certificate of Merit from the Government Art College, Calcutta, the Sunayani Silver Medal from the Oriental Arts Society, Calcutta and the Birla Academy Award, Birla Academy, Calcutta. The artist currently resides and works in Bangalore.

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Details

Size:	30 x 27 inches
Medium:	Gouache on 300 GSM Arches Paper
Year:	2019
Signature:	Bottom Right

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean accumulated dust from a painting, use a soft, dry brush very lightly on the surface. Make sure there is no moisture on the bristles before touching the artwork. For repairing more severe damage, such as cracks or discolouration, it is best to seek help from a professional. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation.

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