When Poetry Finds Its Voice: Soumita Saha’s Bleeding Vermillion Hues Unveils a Multisensory Literary Debut

In a rare confluence of literature, music, and visual art, artist–composer–poet Soumita Saha steps into the literary world with her debut poetry collection, Bleeding Vermillion Hues, published by The BookSpot Publishers. More than a book, Bleeding Vermillion Hues emerges as an immersive artistic statement—one that breathes, listens, and sees.

When Poetry Finds Its Voice: Soumita Saha’s Bleeding Vermillion Hues Unveils a Multisensory Literary Debut

The book takes its evocative title from Soumita’s own poem, Bleeding Vermillion Hues, a piece so central to her creative vision that it now transcends the written word. In a unique artistic move, Soumita has composed the poem into a song—crafted especially as the title track for the book’s trailer, which is set to be unveiled on 12 January 2026. The song, accompanied by a thoughtfully curated music video, becomes an extension of the book itself—allowing poetry to find melody, rhythm, and visual resonance.

Known widely for her work in music and art, Soumita’s first book carries the unmistakable imprint of both worlds. Bleeding Vermillion Hues is not merely a collection of poems; it is a canvas where sound, colour, and emotion converse. Each verse reflects her instinctive understanding of mood—something honed through years of composing, singing, and painting.

A profound admirer of legendary painter Amrita Sher-Gil, Soumita dedicates several poems to Sher-Gil’s iconic artworks. Rather than interpreting them academically, she reimagines these paintings through her own emotional lens—translating brushstrokes into language, silence into sentiment, and colour into longing. These poems stand as intimate dialogues between two women artists across time.

Equally compelling is her exploration of Indian classical ragas. Drawing from her deep musical sensibility, Soumita weaves poetry inspired by select ragas, capturing the emotional landscapes they embody—melancholy, devotion, yearning, celebration—and connecting them seamlessly to the lived experiences of life. Here, music does not remain in sound alone; it transforms into metaphor, memory, and meaning.

What sets Bleeding Vermillion Hues apart is Soumita’s holistic approach to storytelling. By composing the title track of her own book and releasing it as part of the launch narrative, she blurs the boundaries between creator and creation. Her way of reaching her audience—through words they can read, music they can feel, and visuals they can absorb—sets a striking example of contemporary artistic expression.

With the trailer release slated for 12 January 2026, Bleeding Vermillion Hues begins its journey not quietly, but with intention and soul—inviting readers and listeners alike to step into a world where poetry sings, paintings speak, and emotions bleed beautifully in vermillion.