Pause a while to play with your imagination
5 Nov 2012 11:01 PM GMT
A solo exhibition Pause and Play, by Puja Kshatriya is all about the inner strength and the complexities and dual nature of relationships. This exhibition is a series comprising of 11 canvases, is an unique interplay of monochromatic figures, emphasising the dual nature and complexities of our relationships. Headless figures, amputated or shifted limbs add an element of surrealism and deconstruction and repetition of images has produced some interesting works. It is almost like looking through a kaleidoscope, where forms join together and then melt away.
'Strength and power are often wrongly perceived. Those who appear frail, may in fact be resolutely strong. Wars, as it is has been said, are not always won or lost on the battlefield, but often in the mind. This series called Pause and Play explores the power of mind and how we can we achieve inner strength by detaching ourselves,' said the artist Puja.
'There is no single factor that has inspired me to paint this series. I think, as one evolves and grows spiritually one realises the power of the mind and how we can we achieve inner strength by detaching ourselves,' added the artist.
Her series Pause and Play emphasises the importance of detachment and the need to build our inner strength. She added, 'If we can learn to distance ourselves from the immediate surrounding, we can review our perceptions and transform our lives.'
'I am having an exhibition in Delhi after a hiatus of almost 12 years, my last three solo shows in 2003, 2005 and 2007 being in Mumbai. Since I am from Delhi, this is a special show for me; it's almost like a homecoming exhibition,' said the artist.
'With the objective of creating an interface between Indian contemporary art and its various interpretations, Puja Kshatriya’s work is a vision, an interpretation, allowing the viewer to indulge in their imagination,' said Ashwini Bahadur, founder of the Artspeaks India.
Trying to innovate from the traditional style of painting, Puja uses blade scraping technique, where in two-three layers, oil colours are applied and then blade is used, to bring out the forms. The pressure while scraping is varied, bringing a sculptural effect to the figures.
DETAIL
At: Shridharani Gallery,Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg
On till: 12 November
Timings: 11am to 7pm
Phone: 23718833
'Strength and power are often wrongly perceived. Those who appear frail, may in fact be resolutely strong. Wars, as it is has been said, are not always won or lost on the battlefield, but often in the mind. This series called Pause and Play explores the power of mind and how we can we achieve inner strength by detaching ourselves,' said the artist Puja.
'There is no single factor that has inspired me to paint this series. I think, as one evolves and grows spiritually one realises the power of the mind and how we can we achieve inner strength by detaching ourselves,' added the artist.
Her series Pause and Play emphasises the importance of detachment and the need to build our inner strength. She added, 'If we can learn to distance ourselves from the immediate surrounding, we can review our perceptions and transform our lives.'
'I am having an exhibition in Delhi after a hiatus of almost 12 years, my last three solo shows in 2003, 2005 and 2007 being in Mumbai. Since I am from Delhi, this is a special show for me; it's almost like a homecoming exhibition,' said the artist.
'With the objective of creating an interface between Indian contemporary art and its various interpretations, Puja Kshatriya’s work is a vision, an interpretation, allowing the viewer to indulge in their imagination,' said Ashwini Bahadur, founder of the Artspeaks India.
Trying to innovate from the traditional style of painting, Puja uses blade scraping technique, where in two-three layers, oil colours are applied and then blade is used, to bring out the forms. The pressure while scraping is varied, bringing a sculptural effect to the figures.
DETAIL
At: Shridharani Gallery,Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg
On till: 12 November
Timings: 11am to 7pm
Phone: 23718833
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