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"Footnotes of Survival" captures the quiet resilience of those who walk the margins. A single worn shoe, bare feet, and a luminous beetle resting in the dust speak volumes of struggle, labor, and perseverance. The intense red palette evokes urgency and sacrifice, while the beetle—small yet vivid—symbolizes life’s stubborn beauty amid hardship. This painting honors the unnoticed steps of the working class, where every footprint tells a story, and survival is both silent and sacred.

Footnotes of Survival

  • Title: Footnotes of Survival
    Creator: Hiran Sarkar
    Year of Creation: 2011
    Location: Kolkata, India
    Physical Dimensions: 18x24"
    Type: Art Work
    Subject Keywords: Resilience, Labor, Marginalized, Dignity, Struggle 

    Medium: Acrylic
    Surface: Canvas

  • Not for Sale

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