Project Description

This painting captures a rickshaw puller at the end of the day, suspended between exhaustion and necessity. His body leans with fatigue, shaped by hours of physical labor, yet his gaze turns back toward the viewer—searching, questioning, and hoping for one final passenger before the day ends. This interaction forms the emotional core of the work, placing the viewer within the moment.

The quiet street marks a shift in time: the city is slowing, but his work is not yet finished. Fading sunlight emphasizes this threshold, highlighting both physical exhaustion and the persistence required to continue. His gaze engages the viewer directly, positioning them as a potential passenger.

The rickshaw functions not only as a vehicle but as a means of endurance, representing informal urban systems sustained by human effort. The painting focuses on this fragile interval where labor continues despite depletion, revealing the dignity and urgency embedded in everyday survival.