Gallery Silver Scpaes
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Artist: Ram Kumar
Medium: Pastel, Wax, and Ink on Paper
Size: 21.5 × 27.75 inches (54.61 × 70.49 cm)
Year: 1968
An evocative exploration of color, texture, and form, this vibrant abstract artwork by Ram Kumar invites the viewer into a richly layered visual experience. Executed in pastel, wax, and ink on paper, the composition masterfully balances a dynamic interplay of geometric shapes with organic fluidity, resulting in a work that is both structured and spontaneously expressive.
The palette is anchored by deep, forest-like greens and earthy dark browns, evoking a sense of natural depth and grounding. These warm, grounded tones are punctuated by striking accents of burnt sienna and reddish-brown, which further enhance the composition’s warmth and vitality. Intense bursts of blue are interwoven throughout the piece, creating a compelling counterpoint to the warmer hues and generating a vibrant tension within the visual field.
Ram Kumar’s expert handling of materials is evident in the thick application of pastel and wax, which imparts a tactile quality to the surface. This textured layering not only adds dimensionality but also animates the composition with an energetic, almost impulsive vigor. The artist’s deliberate yet intuitive mark-making imbues the work with rhythm and movement, drawing the viewer’s eye across the canvas and inviting prolonged contemplation. The geometric shapes present in the painting resist rigidity; instead, they flow organically, revealing an inherent tension between order and chaos. This delicate balance between controlled form and free expression is a hallmark of Ram Kumar’s oeuvre, reflecting his nuanced engagement with abstraction as a means of exploring both external landscapes and internal emotional states.
Lines and marks, rendered with precision and spontaneity, weave through the composition, adding complexity and reinforcing the sense of layered meaning. The overall effect is that of a powerful visual dialogue, one that oscillates between the materiality of the medium and the immateriality of feeling. This work exemplifies Ram Kumar’s ability to harness abstraction to evoke profound sensory and emotional responses. Through the dynamic interaction of color, texture, and shape, the painting transcends mere visual representation to become a meditative and immersive experience. It stands as a testament to the artist’s enduring contribution to modern Indian art and his pioneering exploration of the expressive potential of non-representational form.
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Art has always, naturally, reflected the development and exploration of different thoughts and perceptions, and our current postmodern era is no different. It is interesting to see how art has evolved visually, yet the traditional methods of composing art remain a valid means of expression.
All it takes for an artist to rise above normalcy, is inspiration, which fuels his passion to paint beautiful creations throughout his life.
The valuable expression of art is always there with us, but now this expression is yet to take an interesting diversion with our art gallery, Gallery Silver Scapes, located in Hauz Khas Enclave. Art is no longer considered just decorative but has evolved and come forth as a major form of investment yielding high rates of returns for its buyers, making it an expression commonly used.
Mrs Mayor was walked into the art world by the legendary modernist Bimal Das Gupta, one of whose biggest collections remains with Gallery Silver Scapes. In the 1980s, as head and first curator of the Habiart Gallery founded by Mrs Rekha Modi — a childhood friend — Mrs Mayor worked closely with and curated shows for renowned artists such as A Ramachandran, GR Santosh, Rameshwar Broota, Sakti Burman, MK Bardhan, Dhiraj Chaudhury, M Sivanesan, and Arup Das among others.
Besides modern masters, she also worked with young contemporaries such as Sudip Roy, Paresh Maity, Subroto Kundu, Vinod Sharma, and many more. Artworks commissioned by her are now part of prestigious collections, such as those of the India Habitat Centre, Ranbaxy, Pepsi, Hotel Lalit, Bank of America, and many more private and public collections.