Mango
24x24in
Acrylic on canvas

This acrylic painting is a vibrant celebration of the mango season in India, capturing the intense anticipation, joy, and sensory overload that accompany this cherished time of year. The dominant yellow colour envelops the canvas, representing the luscious flesh of the mango, its juiciness, and the way it overwhelms the senses. The yellow hue symbolises the fruit's irresistible allure and the joyous moment when it becomes the centre of attention, as if it envelopes you in its golden embrace.
At the heart of the painting, a circular blend of green and red symbolises the various stages of the mango's skin as it ripens. The green represents the initial stages of the fruit, signifying the long wait and the patience required before the mangoes are ready to be enjoyed. The transition to red captures the natural progression, with the blush of red highlighting the peak of ripeness, a visual cue of the fruit’s perfection.
The texture and flow of the paint convey the juicy, succulent nature of the mango, almost as if the fruit is bursting with flavour and life. The spontaneous drips and splashes of colour emphasise the chaotic and passionate excitement that comes with the arrival of mango season. This painting not only celebrates the fruit itself but also the cultural significance and the shared joy that mango season brings to those who eagerly await it year after year.