Original artwork description:

I live exactly across the globe from my birthplace; i'm used to thinking of near and dear ones in India beginning the day as I am preparing for sleep. This painting is an expression of the angst that accompanies emigration. It's a small painting developed over a period of 2+ years with several revisions to get the mood right trough the composition and colors. The painting has more contrast - darker blues and brighter white and yellow, unfortunately the camera image doesn't show it effectively.

Growing up in India predisposed me towards intense color and light. My paintings are diverse in themes and styles. Several recent paintings deal with dislocation and the rate of transition in the 21st century. The mashing of global cultures and thought can be felt in the bewildering cast and the unprecedented etiquettes in several works. SAVE the MERMAID, DANCE BEFORE DYING, Left on La Cienega, . are part of the recent series that project the angst of entering a new era in human existence.

Materials used:

canvas

Tags:

#figurative #abstract #red #man #nude #woman #blue #male figure #yellow #surrealism #night #impressionist #female art #figures #seated nude #draped #contrasts