Exploring creative expressions

The artist does not tinker with the universe; he recreates it out of his own experience and understanding of life. — Henry MillerA slow trek to rediscover connotations of the creative mind — pure art is imbued by passion and existence. Conceived on a path laden with mystery and abstraction, the artistic interpretation of the real world lies in the perception of a vision. Recreating poetic intensity beyond the configuration of forms, figures and lines; each artist strives to indulge in the exploration of senses. As expressions percolate through the chasm of inner visions; inspiration impels artists to rediscover the timeless sphere of divinity. And, it is in the refinement of sensations condensed into a picture that art breathes itself back to life. Where aesthetics, philosophy and surrealism conjoin in a crescendo of time, assertion of an artistic expression plays a crucial role in the co-creation of objective reality and unfolding the extraordinary.And, in the convolution of emotions, rhythm and poetry one may reminisce about the magnificence of nature and beauty of creation. Evoking the feeling of oneness and exploring creative expressions of the spiritually sublime with art; Uzma Irfan’s Sublime Art Galleria transformed into a pristine experience of stimulating expressions with Art Bengaluru recently. A conceived design to amalgamate the multifarious Indian art, Art Bengaluru is a plinth not only for artists but also for art connoisseurs to divulge with young efflorescent artists.Conceptualising wisdom woven into the fabric of purity and real life, Simran Lamba has recreated the universe with rough and bold abstractions. The procreation of art with raw materials comprising of coal tar, lead, wax and nails is indeed a formidable notion. However, Lamba has succeeded in nurturing diversity and aggression with each of his paintings. Contoured in molten coal tar, his depiction of man, woman and the omnipotent form an intricate mesh of acceptable reality and contingent spirituality. The disheveled textures and raw intensity of his works rendered in the relevance of the subject matter is indeed commendable. Art being an extension of him, Simran Lamba sought aesthetic appeal in reconstructing different layers with crude symmetry.Experimenting with colour palettes within a finer merger of contiguous blends, Pragya Jain’s core of art circulates positivity and celebrates co-existence. Embracing the in-depth correlation of different forces of nature, Jain strikes a perfect balance of forms, textures and characterisation of the environment in her works. Vibrant colours adorn her canvases in pristine lines of determined geometry. Revealing complex personality in the form of squared segments that confine her ideas into compartmented cellular arrangements; her works suggest a narrative born of questioning and strive to explore the rudimentary nature of our environment through clean contours and evocative imagery.Delving deeper into the different phases of emotions, Soraya Jaher’s paintings transform into rays of hope. Through the motifs of floral and fluid abstractions, her quest for ultimate joy in the form of fairies experiencing solitude, joy and grief in Never Leave Neverland, not only captures human sentiments but also portrays them in a vivid yet detailed manner. It is her tryst with independence and love for art that led her to construct life in a canvas.Reconnoitring the realms of fantasy, Aamina Shazi’s works take one on an intimate journey of meaning interwoven with balance, perception and charades. Expressing an optimistic exuberance in all her paintings, the artist has managed to rebuild spiritual energies with rustic art. While Perception portrays the interrelationship of the beauty of aesthetics and life with obstacles; Charade is a classic example of resolving internal conflicts through the depiction of immorality and life blending in seamlessly.  Shazi’s technique has indubitably evolved from her passion for the digital medium.Revealing contradiction and nurturing the essence of existence in its totality; Rupesh Patric’s charcoal sketches embody the haunting digressions of actions and the caprices of everyday life. Revealing fine illustration of draftsmanship with contours and lines, each of his sketches exude simplicity and sophistication. Striving to bestow artifacts with a sense of purpose and hope, his sketches narrate tales of harmony, life and memory with contemporary realism. The rugged texture in black and white instills a sense of calm that surges above tranquility in its own unique way.Juxtaposing aggression with composure in the transformation of lives from dawn to dusk, Amrish Malwankar’s works are a natural extension of his creativity and an outcome of intense experimentations with an extensive palette of expressions. Forming a benevolent connection with his own personal reflections, the artist’s gradation of colours from warm to cool tones produce an altered perspective of different states of mind. His endless pursuit of ultimate peace through his paintings time and again transgresses fixed notions of reality.  Examining the latency and absorbing the diverse facets of nature’s complexities through the significance of aesthetics and spirituality; Shukla Chowdhury’s creative pursuits have taken him beyond the realms of ordinary. Needless to say his works transcend the precincts of logic and emerge in the microcosm of afterlife and eternity. Meandering through the ether of imagination, Shukla embarks on a quest to realise the exquisiteness of art and celebrate life and philosophy with his paintings.Revolutionising photography with a fascinating display of emotions and energy; M N Jayakumar, Vinay S and Amit Sharma have rediscovered passion in the wilderness of nature. Through their work, these photographers have conferred inspiring perspectives of the world through idyllic landscapes and majestic creatures.  Such serenity captured in still images emanates radiance; and explores the subsequent oneness with nature.Tracing absurdities echoed in life, Ronny Dutta’s homage to Indian contemporary dance forms with Nritarutya inspires a spectrum of creativity with art. The rhythmic interaction of movements and gestures firmly support the innovative interaction between dancers and music. Imbibing simplicity, life and dreams in his photographs, Dutta has put forward an extraordinary display of passion. And, establishing a divine connection with feminism and comprehending the intangible spectrum of emotions and sensations experienced, Ramya Reddy through her photographs emancipates womanhood by dispelling preconceived notions of beauty.Triggering human consciousness in the timeless journey of awakening, art has the innate ability to fuse beauty with monstrosity, peace with aggression and elegance with crudeness. As artists summon the renaissance of imagination and inspiration, the marriage of collective perception with intense individualism breaks the agony and bondage of old norms. After all, it was the perfect assimilation of the purest elements of life that led to the genesis of art.