FORUM ART GALLERY

This past week has been a wonderful
experience at the Lalit Kala Akademi Chennai. My paintings and installation
on view as part of the group show pertained to the fragility of time which was one of the concepts that the curator Mrs Ashrafi Bhagat wanted us to explore.

The mind is a vast, ever-changing terrain that invites exploration and cartography through various modalities. My perception of time and space is one of fragility, wherein the constraints of these dimensions enable me to access an inner realm and forge endless possibilities. Reflecting on my childhood, I recall moments of introspection that grappled with the mysteries of mortality and death, precipitating phases of existential trepidation as a solitary child beset by the fear of loss.

However, my Ishta devata served as a source of solace, and I drew strength from my higher consciousness, even if unconsciously. As I continue to delve into spiritual studies, I recognize the significance of this inward turn.

This body of work is an exploration of my inner space, wherein I seek to experience and deepen my understanding of inner leisure. Guided by the aspiration to connect with my higher nature, which I symbolize through figures such as Vishnu, Shiva, and the Devi, I navigate the complexities of samsara with a sense of Samatvam, or inner equilibrium. Through color and metaphor I depict my world, a space where I seek to cultivate stillness and pursue this quest with an informed and discerning mind. As the mind navigates the complexities of life, confronting challenges and stereotypes, it embarks on an inward journey to discover the sanctuary of one's true nature. This quest becomes an existential imperative, driving the individual to shed layers of conditioning and awaken to a state of heightened awareness. In this context, the concept of Samatvam emerges as a guiding principle, enabling the individual to maintain equilibrium amidst the vicissitudes of pleasure and sorrow.

The installation "In Search of Samatvam I and II" embodies this narrative through two sculptures, each representing a human figure – male and female – rendered in steel and anchored to a wooden base. This configuration suggests

This past week has been a wonderful
experience at the Lalit Kala Akademi Chennai. My paintings and installation
on view as part of the group show pertained to the fragility of time which was one of the concepts that the curator Mrs Ashrafi Bhagat wanted us to explore.

The mind is a vast, ever-changing terrain that invites exploration and cartography through various modalities. My perception of time and space is one of fragility, wherein the constraints of these dimensions enable me to access an inner realm and forge endless possibilities. Reflecting on my childhood, I recall moments of introspection that grappled with the mysteries of mortality and death, precipitating phases of existential trepidation as a solitary child beset by the fear of loss.

However, my Ishta devata served as a source of solace, and I drew strength from my higher consciousness, even if unconsciously. As I continue to delve into spiritual studies, I recognize the significance of this inward turn.

This body of work is an exploration of my inner space, wherein I seek to experience and deepen my understanding of inner leisure. Guided by the aspiration to connect with my higher nature, which I symbolize through figures such as Vishnu, Shiva, and the Devi, I navigate the complexities of samsara with a sense of Samatvam, or inner equilibrium. Through color and metaphor I depict my world, a space where I seek to cultivate stillness and pursue this quest with an informed and discerning mind. As the mind navigates the complexities of life, confronting challenges and stereotypes, it embarks on an inward journey to discover the sanctuary of one's true nature. This quest becomes an existential imperative, driving the individual to shed layers of conditioning and awaken to a state of heightened awareness. In this context, the concept of Samatvam emerges as a guiding principle, enabling the individual to maintain equilibrium amidst the vicissitudes of pleasure and sorrow.

The installation "In Search of Samatvam I and II" embodies this narrative through two sculptures, each representing a human figure – male and female – rendered in steel and anchored to a wooden base. This configuration suggests t