Gallery Silver Scpaes
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 24 × 18 inches (60.96 × 45.72 cm)
Year: 2024
This striking abstract painting by Amit Rajvanshi captures the viewer’s attention through its masterful use of geometric forms and a muted yet evocative color palette. The composition is anchored by a central figure, stylized and abstracted into angular, interlocking shapes that hint at a human form without fully defining it. The figure’s torso stands out in a rich yellow-gold tone, radiating warmth and drawing the eye to the heart of the painting. This vibrant patch contrasts effectively against the more subdued hues used elsewhere, emphasizing the central presence without overwhelming the composition. The figure’s head or face is rendered in a muted grey-purple, lending a contemplative or introspective mood to the piece. Rather than aiming for realism, the artist embraces abstraction and symbolism, breaking down the figure into elemental shapes and flat planes of color reminiscent of Cubist influences. The simplification of the form echoes folk art aesthetics, bringing a sense of innocence and playfulness to the work, yet it is layered with a sophisticated modernist sensibility.
Adding to the narrative quality of the painting is a small white squirrel perched delicately on a geometrically shaped, dark-toned platform near the figure. This almost cartoonish creature introduces an unexpected element of whimsy and curiosity. The squirrel’s presence disrupts the otherwise solemn mood of the figure and suggests a connection between nature and the abstracted human form. Adjacent to the squirrel is a small red flower, a bright punctuation in the composition that adds a subtle pop of color and symbolism, perhaps hinting at life, growth, or fragility amidst the structured forms.
The background reinforces the overall geometric theme through a pattern of scattered triangles in varying shades of muted blue. This textured backdrop provides depth and movement, while maintaining harmony with the foreground elements. The repeated triangular motifs create a rhythmic visual cadence that balances the more solid shapes of the figure and platform. Together, these elements create a compelling visual language that invites viewers to interpret the relationship between abstraction and representation, the human and the natural, and tradition and modernity. Rajvanshi’s blend of Cubist form and folk art simplicity results in a piece that is both intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant, encouraging contemplation on identity, environment, and the essence of form itself.
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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.