Bhattacharya’s works are renowned for exploring themes of femininity, desire, and the inner consciousness of women. She embodies her ongoing exploration of women’s fulfillment, inner longing, and sensuality, presenting the female figure not just as subject but as a vehicle expressing layered emotion and narrative. The females depicted in her works typically suggest an air of mystery or introspection, inviting viewers to search for meaning beyond the obvious.
Her in She, our protagonist is depicted looking away at the scenery surrounding her, visually representing dreams of escape from mundane realities and social limitations. This motif directly echoes the series’ exploration of women’s inability to fully express their desires in conservative social contexts. In later works like our She, Bhattacharya tattoos the female body with icons and motifs—visual metaphors for fulfillment and desire, further deepening the layers of meaning in each painting.