Jayasri Burman’s oeuvre weaves the iconography and stylized depictions of nature from Indian folk art, notably Kalighat and Patachitra paintings, with a whimsical personal visual vocabulary to build a vivid narrative centered around women. Her subjects are sanguine, even in their strife, and are often offset by a verdant landscape. The artist summarizes her practices as “a reflection of life, godliness and goodness, and a celebration of emotions through stories and colors.” Burman’s tranquil aesthetic, lyrical imagery, and vibrant colors offer an insight into the mind of an artist as well as a gifted storyteller.
Jayasri Burman is an exponent of the mythical, the feminine and the modern in her universe of art fables. Rooted in her fond memories and stories of childhood, the essence of her paintings derives their vibrance from the myriad rituals and festivals, and their alluring impressions.
Jayasri Burman was greatly influenced by her surrounding environment abounding in nature, art and culture. Memories of her trips to Varanasi by the River Ganges continue to inspire her magnificent paintings and sculptures today.
"When I am asked where I get my mythological references for my work, my answer is that they do not coincide with any authentic narrative but are figments of my childhood imagination that have surfaced on the canvas as figures and forms that I paint."