A creative journey exploring the seasons that come and go in a man’s life was aesthetically exhibited by Somnath Singh at the Rafaael’s, New Delhi, presented by Ritu Walia Art from 8th to 22nd Feb, 2010. His fifth solo art exhibition entitled ‘A Man for all Seasons’ is a ride of gleeful and exquisite use of forms and colours.
He started his work using geometric shapes where he painted a crucified Jesus. Later he practiced ‘semi – abstract’ form. The use of sharp contrast in brush strokes, and the colours that he has brought into play like red-for passion, fire, desire, green-for balance, earthy colours-for maturity, humility leaves an impressive image on the mind.
“A man is his youth has great passion and clarity of thoughts. During mid-twenties, he experiences submissiveness. Then his aura is bogged down with the realization of responsibilities and the realities of the world. Still he makes every effort to create his own ‘Identity’, his special space. During this passage he becomes mature, serene, learns to balance his ego and blends himself with his surroundings. As he grow old, he let go of all worldly desires of possessions, he feels calm, happy, contented as he recollects his seasons of life”, explains Somnath.
“He has brilliantly used red and white to paint the contrasting metaphor of life where ‘a man has everything but due to immaturity and confusion inside him, he feels terrified and doesn’t realize his potentials, whereas in a later stage there is unrest and perplexity everywhere but as he has grown more experienced and established he lives in serenity.’
Such in-depth understanding of life makes him a promising young artist to look out for”, says Mr. Amber Walia, the owner of Rafaael’s.
Mr. Walia added, “Today’s environment provides the young artists with creative independence, free from perceptions of what art should or should not be. This is the greatest opportunity for all artists to exploit their talent to the fullest and spin the art world around completely. The capability of today’s youth is phenomenal and art galleries like Rafaael’s are ready to embrace their work and take up the responsibility to give a platform to the budding talent to become established.”
He started his work using geometric shapes where he painted a crucified Jesus. Later he practiced ‘semi – abstract’ form. The use of sharp contrast in brush strokes, and the colours that he has brought into play like red-for passion, fire, desire, green-for balance, earthy colours-for maturity, humility leaves an impressive image on the mind.
“A man is his youth has great passion and clarity of thoughts. During mid-twenties, he experiences submissiveness. Then his aura is bogged down with the realization of responsibilities and the realities of the world. Still he makes every effort to create his own ‘Identity’, his special space. During this passage he becomes mature, serene, learns to balance his ego and blends himself with his surroundings. As he grow old, he let go of all worldly desires of possessions, he feels calm, happy, contented as he recollects his seasons of life”, explains Somnath.
“He has brilliantly used red and white to paint the contrasting metaphor of life where ‘a man has everything but due to immaturity and confusion inside him, he feels terrified and doesn’t realize his potentials, whereas in a later stage there is unrest and perplexity everywhere but as he has grown more experienced and established he lives in serenity.’
Such in-depth understanding of life makes him a promising young artist to look out for”, says Mr. Amber Walia, the owner of Rafaael’s.
Mr. Walia added, “Today’s environment provides the young artists with creative independence, free from perceptions of what art should or should not be. This is the greatest opportunity for all artists to exploit their talent to the fullest and spin the art world around completely. The capability of today’s youth is phenomenal and art galleries like Rafaael’s are ready to embrace their work and take up the responsibility to give a platform to the budding talent to become established.”
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