Description
Manu Parekh – Charcoal Bull on Paper
A commanding and spiritually charged composition, Charcoal Bull on Paper by Manu Parekh embodies strength, symbolism, and primal energy. Executed in rich charcoal tones, the bull emerges with powerful line work and expressive intensity — a subject deeply rooted in Parekh’s artistic vocabulary.
In Parekh’s oeuvre, the bull is more than an animal form; it represents vitality, cosmic force, and sacred symbolism often associated with Indian spiritual tradition. Through dynamic strokes and layered shading, the artist creates a striking balance between abstraction and structure, allowing raw emotion to coexist with controlled composition.
The monochromatic charcoal medium enhances the dramatic contrasts, emphasizing texture, movement, and muscular tension. The face and body carry a pulsating energy — assertive yet contemplative — making this work both visually impactful and philosophically profound.
Works on paper by Manu Parekh are highly valued among collectors for their immediacy and authenticity of expression. Charcoal compositions, in particular, reveal the artist’s spontaneous mastery and refined draughtsmanship.
Medium: Charcoal on Paper
Genre: Expressionist / Figurative
Authenticity: Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity
Condition: Excellent
Availability: Original Work
