Gallery Silver Scpaes
Untitled
Untitled
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Artist: Iqbal
Medium: Oil on Wood
Size: 24 × 20 in (60.96 × 50.8 cm)
Iqbal’s Untitled presents a compelling exploration of abstraction and Cubist sensibilities, transforming the human visage into a dynamic interplay of geometric form and color. The composition is constructed through bold, fragmented shapes that suggest a face or figure, yet resist literal representation, emphasizing the artist’s focus on structure, rhythm, and spatial tension rather than mimetic accuracy. The work’s small-scale format intensifies the viewer’s engagement, drawing attention to the meticulous arrangement of each plane and the layered interaction of colors.
The palette is vibrant and energetic. Dominant blues and greens convey a sense of depth and calm, while contrasting yellows and reds introduce warmth and visual tension. These colors are applied with a confident brush, their edges crisp and deliberate, highlighting the interplay of form and the spatial dynamics inherent in the composition. The overlapping planes and angular motifs evoke movement, creating a visual rhythm that guides the eye across the canvas, prompting repeated examination of the interrelationships among the shapes. The painting demonstrates Iqbal’s nuanced understanding of Cubist principles, including fragmentation, multiple perspectives, and the flattening of pictorial space. The figure is abstracted, yet its human essence is retained through the careful placement of shapes that suggest eyes, mouth, and facial contours. In doing so, Iqbal balances abstraction with recognizable form, creating a work that is both intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant.
The choice of oil on wood as a support adds further dimension to the work. The rigid surface enhances the precision of the geometric forms while also allowing subtle textural variation, adding tactility to the visual experience. The signature in the bottom right corner anchors the piece, asserting the artist’s presence and authorship amid the visual complexity. Iqbal’s ability to synthesize Cubist formal strategies with expressive color and composition. By fragmenting and reassembling the figure, the artist invites the viewer to reconsider perception, identity, and the spatial relationships that constitute the visual world. The work is a celebration of abstraction, energy, and formal experimentation, demonstrating Iqbal’s mastery in creating a compelling dialogue between form, color, and space.
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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.