The Art Space

Resin art is a versatile and an unexplored art medium which is becoming a potential art practice in recent times. Being a versatile and durable material it allows artists to experiment with its unlimited possibilities and exceptional results. It is traditionally a thick and viscous and is generally used to manufacture varnishes and paints. However, a new kind of synthetic resin is created only for artistic purposes which are considered to be less harmful.   Resin is a beautiful form of fluid which acts like a hardener when mixed with a medium called epoxy resin with colourful pigments to create products that become glass like solid after 12-24 hours. The method of creating an art piece with resin is a free flow or fluid like pouring, burning and glossing. It is usually poured down on the surface – the surface can be wood, canvas, ceramic or silicon. The natural fluidity helps create aesthetically beautiful textures, lines, shapes and patterns. The end result is a glossy artistic ...

Impasto is a painting technique in which a thick layer of paint is applied on to the surface with the help of a brush or a knife.  The technique came into existence in the 17th century. Traditionally the artists strives to create clean and defined brushstrokes that were almost mirror-like. However, that is not the case with ‘Impasto’. The technique provides an elevated texture to the paintings. By creating a thick layer of paint on the surface, the artist aims to achieve a three-dimensional visual through a two-dimensional artwork. The technique allows an artist to create an interesting interplay of light and shadow. Due to its thick brushstrokes and colours the artist is able to achieve a sense of depth through an artwork’s texture, the value of colours or form. Impasto is most often associated with ‘Baroque’ painters like Rembrandt, Diego Velazquez, Frans Hals who used the technique to depict the aged skin, reflection of jewels, fabric creases, or amours with utmost accurac...

Known as India’s most versatile artist, Satish Gujral was born in 1925 in undivided Punjab. He emigrated from now Pakistan to Delhi with his family where he spent most of his life. Most of his early works portray the trauma and turmoil caused to people at the time of partition. His canvases are a reflection of his personal experiences and journey. In an interview published in India Today in mid 1980s, Gujral said ‘Partition provided me a reason to discover my inner temperament … If it had not been suited to that tragedy; I would not have been able to paint it. A painter, a sculptor, an architect and a writer; Satish Gujral was a man of many talents. He chose to be unique in everything that he decided to create. His works were not limited to a specific subject, medium, technique or colour palette. The textures and the colours of the paintings are so brilliantly achieved that it creates a captivating scene for the viewers. While his paintings and sculptures have always been in the focus ...

P ointillism is an art technique which refers to the practice of applying small strokes or dots of pure colour to the surface. The technique is based on the science of optics where the mind and eye blend colour spots placed together into a full image. This is how pixels in computer screens form an image.  The technique of pointillism was invented by the artists ‘Georges Seurat ‘and ‘Paul Signac’. The process was initially called the style of painting Divisionism but the name was changed over time. Pointillism is primarily based on the colour theories and has more of a scientific approach. The style is considered to be one of the most difficult technique to master and a very few artists today who practice it. The technique requires a steady hand along with an immense amount of patience. Different artists have different ways to create the painting using this technique. Some may create a very realistic picture while some choose to create an illusion through it. Artists might paint sha...

Abstract art is a virtual composition of forms, patterns, colours and textures. The style does not represent any concrete figure or subject but makes an aesthetic view for its viewer. Since its inception in the late 19th Century, Artists began to incorporate unconventional patterns and forms in their artworks. It is believed to have originated in the 19th century however many art historians suggest that Abstract art existed as early as cave paintings.   Kandinsky, Delarunay and Mondarin are considered the pioneers of Abstract Art. The ideas of Abstract techniques have been used by artists to experiment and explore the concepts beyond the canvas and our physical reality. Every artist has explored the concept of abstraction in its own way hence one can only perceive particular features and characteristics of an artwork by understanding its movements, textures, brushstrokes etc. Viewers can percept multiple meanings to one artwork which makes it even more interestin...

Born in April 1848, Raja Ravi Varma is considered to be one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian Art. Known as the 'Father of Modern Indian Art' Varma's paintings revolve primarily around the great Indian epics- Mahabharta and Ramayana .  Raja Ravi Varma travelled throughout his career hoping to find the inspiration and interesting subjects for his paintings. He showed special interest in painting South Indian women. He often painted his close kin which gained them popularity through his art. Some of his paintings included his daughter ‘ Mahaprabha ’ which her children. The artist beautifully depicted the amalgamation of Indian subjects with European techniques. The richness of colour palette along with brilliant brushstrokes not only captivates its viewer’s attention but also transport them into a whole new world. He brilliantly brought the detailing and realism into Indian imagery with a delicate interplay of light and shadows. Though a protégé of Roy...

Anonymous street artist ‘Banksy’ is essentially one of the most controversial artists of our time. He rose to prominence after he began spray-painting his signature stenciled designs around Bristol in the early 1990s.   Banksy is one of the few living artists who have gained a big name for themselves in the world of art.  His political statements and vision have been a thought-provoking subject for many people around the globe. During the year 2013, Banksy undertook a month-long residency in New York titled ‘Better out than in'. During which he disguised himself as a street vendor and set up a stand in Central Park where he sold his black and white original paintings for 60 Dollars. He later confirmed this on his website.  Later in 2017, Banksy participated in the designing of the Walled Off hotel Bethlehem right opposite to Israeli West Bank barrier. His creation was originally supposed to be a temporary piece of installation art but later on, turned out to be so su...