The allegorical love of Radha and Krishna has survived and inspired art for hundreds of years through Indian folk art. The works of art interpret Krishna’s youthful dalliances with the gopis as symbolic of the loving interplay between God and the human soul, which reflects in Ritu Gupta’s creation ‘Empowering Love’.
Empowering Love is devoted to the romantic love of Radha and Krishna, which in no way is explicitly referred to in iconographic terms. Radha`s rapturous love for Krishna and their relationship is interpreted as the quest for union with the divine. The fine viewer would be able appreciate that the artist shows a certain mastery over the understanding of the human body in compositional and design terms. Also, her urge to play takes over as she focuses on backgrounds, detailing and decorative motifs. There will be eleven artworks which will be on display at the Convention Foyer of India Habitat Center.
Talking about the inspiration behind the creation, Ritu says, “I get inspired by Hindu mythology since my childhood so I get inspired to paint like that. To me art should be meaningful and should be approachable for common people.”
With the use of vibrant colours and fine detailing, the artist does away with traditional iconography and instead chooses to focus on the mood of lovers.
“This series has very close references to the late Guler and Kangra School of art but not so much in treatment of foliage, moonlight and the romantic mood. I have made this traditional narrative of my own,” she adds.
With these works one can see Ritu’s journey as an artist is no longer sharp and steep. She has begun to settle down into an understanding of human form which is heavily inspired by the supple slenderness seen in the medieval Indian styles of art ranging from Chola bronzes to Kangra paintings.
Speaking about the inspiration behind her paintings, Ritu says, “Basically my art does not have a style centric approach but this particular series you can say is somewhat adaptation of kangra and Gular miniature. Otherwise my strength is basically the fine work and intricate detailing of the object.”
A key feature to note is that the artist does not seem to be making a school or style centric adaptation. Instead, one is reminded of the early 20th century Bengal revivalists and their understanding of a traditional Indian form in terms of being soft, supple and feminine as against the masculine European understanding of human body.
Beginning as a self-taught artist, Ritu’s journey into the world of art is visible in her passion to paint, decorate, explore and express. Her paintings are influenced by traditional art forms and culture in a style that is very much her own. Though the works are her medium to explore and understand Indian tradition, the intimate viewer can identify with the artists understanding of childhood, masculinity, femininity, union and desire.
“The epitome Love of Radha Krishna which we say is love without any commitment or bondage but still considered pure and iconic when we say anything about love,” concludes Ritu.
Ritu creates gorgeous, traditional, devotional art with fine intricately detailed, multi-layered works filled with rich colours and dream-like background with her signature texture and imagery. In her series of “Divine Goddess”, she has created works that are truly magical, inspiring, spiritual and alluring. Her works of art is like a visual treat with minute of detailing of the clothes, jewelry, backgrounds and birds.
Ritu Gupta’s solo exhibition “Empowering Love” is taking place at the Convention Foyer of the India Habitat Center from March 15 to March 19, 2016.
Resource: http://www.blouinartinfo.com
Empowering Love is devoted to the romantic love of Radha and Krishna, which in no way is explicitly referred to in iconographic terms. Radha`s rapturous love for Krishna and their relationship is interpreted as the quest for union with the divine. The fine viewer would be able appreciate that the artist shows a certain mastery over the understanding of the human body in compositional and design terms. Also, her urge to play takes over as she focuses on backgrounds, detailing and decorative motifs. There will be eleven artworks which will be on display at the Convention Foyer of India Habitat Center.
Talking about the inspiration behind the creation, Ritu says, “I get inspired by Hindu mythology since my childhood so I get inspired to paint like that. To me art should be meaningful and should be approachable for common people.”
With the use of vibrant colours and fine detailing, the artist does away with traditional iconography and instead chooses to focus on the mood of lovers.
“This series has very close references to the late Guler and Kangra School of art but not so much in treatment of foliage, moonlight and the romantic mood. I have made this traditional narrative of my own,” she adds.
With these works one can see Ritu’s journey as an artist is no longer sharp and steep. She has begun to settle down into an understanding of human form which is heavily inspired by the supple slenderness seen in the medieval Indian styles of art ranging from Chola bronzes to Kangra paintings.
Speaking about the inspiration behind her paintings, Ritu says, “Basically my art does not have a style centric approach but this particular series you can say is somewhat adaptation of kangra and Gular miniature. Otherwise my strength is basically the fine work and intricate detailing of the object.”
A key feature to note is that the artist does not seem to be making a school or style centric adaptation. Instead, one is reminded of the early 20th century Bengal revivalists and their understanding of a traditional Indian form in terms of being soft, supple and feminine as against the masculine European understanding of human body.
Beginning as a self-taught artist, Ritu’s journey into the world of art is visible in her passion to paint, decorate, explore and express. Her paintings are influenced by traditional art forms and culture in a style that is very much her own. Though the works are her medium to explore and understand Indian tradition, the intimate viewer can identify with the artists understanding of childhood, masculinity, femininity, union and desire.
“The epitome Love of Radha Krishna which we say is love without any commitment or bondage but still considered pure and iconic when we say anything about love,” concludes Ritu.
Ritu creates gorgeous, traditional, devotional art with fine intricately detailed, multi-layered works filled with rich colours and dream-like background with her signature texture and imagery. In her series of “Divine Goddess”, she has created works that are truly magical, inspiring, spiritual and alluring. Her works of art is like a visual treat with minute of detailing of the clothes, jewelry, backgrounds and birds.
Ritu Gupta’s solo exhibition “Empowering Love” is taking place at the Convention Foyer of the India Habitat Center from March 15 to March 19, 2016.
Resource: http://www.blouinartinfo.com
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