Light, Colour and Emotion

The early works of Ângela Trindade, daughter and artistic descendant of António Xavier Trindade, were immensely influenced by the canons of European Naturalism followed by her father.

The artist’s Western training and the liberal atmosphere of the Trindade household made it possible for Ângela to become one of the first women in India to take up painting as a profession.

Ângela became famous for her Indian-style Christian representations, in which, the artist explores an iconography closer to the cultural practices of the subcontinent and uses the symbolic dimension of colour to express stronger and deeper emotions.

As her work matured, Ângela established her own vocabulary, known as Trindadism. By exploring the cultural and spiritual dimensions of the triangle, the artist found her aesthetic individuality.

A versatile and prolific artist, Ângela Trindade's legacy is a perfect synthesis of the diverse influences and trends of the 20th century Indian art scene.