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4th Dec - 15th Dec 2017: Pradarshak presents 12” x 12” Solo Exhibition of Abstract Paintings by Umesh Patil
There is a rhythm in every story that exists; and abstractionist Umesh Patil’s paintings seem to have an intriguing, sometimes complex narrative that waits to be decoded! Using the law of spontaneity, the artist unleashes a deluge of happenings on his canvases. “The existence and movements of the universe go from abstractness to embodiment, and this natural, spontaneous movement constitutes the process - which is the core of my paintings,” says Umesh.
The line does not remain a line. The form does not remain a form; it transforms exploring multiple possibilities… Forms flow into each other… merge… cavort playfully… some delicate, furtive; others dominant, intrepid. The texture transmutes… as colours change… and the rhythm begins to reveal itself. The painting comes alive!
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With a diploma in Fine Art from the L. S. Raheja School of Art, Umesh has gradually grown from his textural and colour-juxtaposed compositions to a maturity in technique, approach and rendering.
In this, his third solo outing, Umesh focuses on creating a complete picture within a limited space – hence his format of 12inch x 12inch. “I am trying to accommodate the perception of all beautiful things in the focal space of 12” x 12” – a restricted area for the viewer, whose perception changes in the fraction of a second. The 12” x 12” painting size is always challenging; but it is still closest. The series is an attempt to visualize the appearance of the sky in the smallest dimensions of an image, experienced with limited imagery,” he explains.
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Umesh’s palette, which generally tends to veer towards the vibrant – mainly reds, oranges and yellows, flirts with some chic colours like teal, salmon pink, lilac, olive green… creating some striking compositions. A highlight is a composition of three abstracts, where matt blacks and greys are engaged in a serious narrative… resulting in a soothing, serene painting.
An exhibition that is an unmissable experience in abstraction.