Gogi Saroj Pal

Statement

Born in 1945 in the small town of Neoli, Uttar Pradesh, Gogi (Gogi Pal) emerged as a prominent Indian artist known for her multifaceted approach to art. She received her education at the College of Art in Vanasthali, Rajasthan, and the College of Art in Lucknow, later earning a postgraduate diploma in painting from the College of Art in New Delhi. Gogi’s diverse practice encompasses various media, including gouache, oil, ceramics, graphic prints, jewelry, photography, and weaving.

A significant aspect of her work is the exploration of female identity and experience, often depicted through fantastical elements that comment on the female condition. Gogi frequently employs the metaphor of the Kamadhenu, the wish-fulfilling cow, to represent womankind—highlighting both the nurturing qualities and the struggles against exploitation that women face. Through her use of soft, glowing colors, she portrays women as silent victims within patriarchal structures, with limp limbs, tilted heads, and folded hands symbolizing their helplessness.