Inspired by a photograph by Mukhtar Khan.

This work captures a moment of communal sorrow with both immediacy and dignity. The composition, drawn from a photograph of Kashmiri women at a funeral, brings together a chorus of expressive faces, raised hands, and layered fabric in bold colour and form.

Crucial to the composition is the space between gesture and stillness: the out-stretched arms, the open mouths, the silent witness of others—each figure registers grief differently, yet together they form a unified testament to loss and resilience. The rich texture, hands pressed to faces, skewed angles of head-scarves, patterns of cloth, draws the viewer into the moment’s emotional gravity.

Despite the heavy subject, I tried to avoid mere tragedy; instead I have attempted to honour the act of mourning itself as an event of shared humanity. The boldness of the colours, the solidity of the figures, the clarity of expression—all combine to transform a scene of lament into one of active remembrance.

For the collector, Women Grieving is more than a figurative piece—it is a work that holds presence and invites reflection. It commands space. It gives voice to the voiceless, through painterliness and emotional authenticity. If you seek a painting that carries story, heart, and bearing, this is one to consider.