In Nude Series, Bangdel presents the human body as a vessel of vulnerability, solitude, and inward emotion. Seen from behind, the figure curls into a compressed posture, withdrawing from the viewer and concealing the face. Softly modeled against a deep blue ground, the pale body appears both substantial and fragile.
Rather than emphasizing sensuality or anatomical detail, Bangdel uses the nude to explore psychological states of isolation, introspection, and human exposure. The restrained composition reflects his enduring humanist interest in the emotional life of the individual.
Details
- Title : Nude Series
- Year : 1986
- Artist : Lain Singh Bangdel
- Classification : Painting
- Medium : Oil on board
- Dimension : Size 9 4/5 × 7 9/10 in | 25 × 20 cm Framed Size 14 1/5 × 12 1/5 in | 36 × 31 cm
- Collection : Tansbao Gallery
- Credit Line : Tansbao Gallery
- Acquisition Method : Actioned
- Status : Frieze Seoul I 2- 5 Sept 2026 I For sale I Tansbao Gallery I Sold