92 cm x 61 cm
 
A maternal figure clad in a bright pink sari, a
symbol of suppressed personal dreams sacrificed
for her child, stands beside her young one,
enveloped in a protective, luminous aura.
Surrounding them in vibrant magenta, deep red,
and cobalt washes are fine, delicate line drawings
of rickshaw wheels and chaotic city life.

Through Rokeya Sultana’s iconic Madonna
narrative, the piece reflects the selfless nature of
motherhood in Bangladesh. The glowing sanctuary
surrounding the duo transforms the mother's
suppressed aspirations into a sacred shield,
creating a quiet space of love, sacrifice, and
maternal strength amid urban noise.