The canvas is not merely a coarse, unbleached piece of cloth but rather holds meaning of greater depth for an artist. It is symbolically a mirror of thought and emotion that the human mind and soul can possibly conjure. He uses symbolism and satire to great effect to reveal the paradoxes of pluralism, societal beliefs and functions, and the conglomeration of diverse societies. Articulating about the essence of his exhibition’s theme, “The Indian Circus”, he remarked, “I paint circuses as a metaphor for the Indian society. He believes his mind and soul are his sole sources of inspiration and affirms it by painting everyday for the past 20 years.

Source: The Hindu May 24, 2018 20:00 UTC