Desire for supreme being: Radha-Krishna scene in Tikuli painting by Ashok Kumar

Prominent Tikuli artist Ashok Kumar showcases a rural scene representing women and men at work, men holding pots and plow alonside, a bull cart with women seated on it. The presence of women engaged in various activities portrays their empowerment and challenges gender stereotypes. Pots represents domesticity and sustenance, men holding them symbolize their involvement in both agricultural work and domestic responsibilies, blurring traditional gender boundaries. The depiction of bull carts emphasize sustainable practices and a simpler way of life, emboding a connection to nature and a reduced ecological footprint.