Christ

In the context of the independence movement in the Subcontinent and her academic training in traditional Indian style, Ângela Trindade searched for a new iconography that would bring Christianity closer to her people. Joining several other artists in a true process of inculturation, the younger Trindade introduced Indian features, attire, and landscapes in her Christian scenes. This portrait of Jesus Christ reveals the son of God with long, black hair and beard and mesmerising almond eyes, but also aligns the symbols of Hinduism with Christianity by depicting Christ in saffron robes.
A prolific artist, Ângela painted a substantial number of Madonnas, portraits of Christ as well as scenes from the News Testament. In these works, the artist intentionally made use of the two-dimensional technique, as according to her, this practice allowed the expression of deeper feelings without the distractions caused by light and shadow. The used of a bright earthy colour palette was done with the deliberate intention of expressing strong emotions.
References: Gracias, Fátima, Ângela Trindade: A Trinity of Light, Colour and Emotion, Panjim, Goa, Fundação Oriente, 2016.