Contribution of Aparna Kaur and Anupam Sood to Contemporary Art: A Comparative View

• Prabhulal Gameti

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This article presents a comparative study of Aparna Kaur's and Anupam Sood's contributions to contemporary Indian art. Both artists have centered their art on female identity, society, and human sensibilities. Aparna Kaur (born 1954, Delhi) is a self-taught artist. Her works reflect a literary background, social concerns, and human suffering. She has depicted subjects such as the Partition, the 1984 riots, the plight of widows, women's issues, and the environment. Her painting style is simple, characterized by symbolism and deep emotional understanding. Anupam Sood (born 1944, Hoshiarpur), on the other hand, is a trained artist who primarily works in printmaking (intaglio, lithography, screen printing). Her themes are introspective and female-centric. She has based her paintings on human inner tendencies, social relationships, and environmental concerns. Her compositions demonstrate technical maturity and discipline. There are also several similarities between the two artists—both have presented societal anomalies, the status of women, and environmental crises with profound sensitivity. The difference lies in Aparna's narrative, which is more symbolic and literary in its influence, while Anupam's approach is more introspective and technically mature. In conclusion, Aparna Kaur and Anupam Sood have enriched contemporary Indian art from a female perspective. Their art reflects concerns ranging from local to global, and they have advocated for women's empowerment, social justice, and human values.

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