Artist Ashok Bhowmick on the intersections of life and art
Artist Ashok Bhowmick discusses his five-decade career and his latest exhibition, 'Intersections,' which features his signature cross-hatching technique. He emphasizes that his art is intended to engage the viewer's participation rather than convey a specific verbal message.
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The profile provides insight into the philosophy of a long-standing Indian artist and the evolution of contemporary art techniques.
Artist Ashok Bhowmick on the intersections of life and art left An untitled work by Ashok Bhowmick Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/15xvjb/article71603331.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Ashok%20Bhowmick%20Untitled%2036%20x%2060%20inches%20Acrylic%20Pen%20and%20Ink%20Crosshatch%20on%20Canvas.jpg Ruth Dhanaraj Ashok Bhowmick Intersections, an exhibition in the city, displays works by artist Ashok Bhowmick spanning five decades “I have been on this path for close to 60 years, so it would be easy to bluff about my work,” says Ashok Bhowmick with candour. “But painting has nothing to do with words.” “When you use words to talk about your painting, you unknowingly convert it into a physical language. If I use English to explain my work, a man who doesn’t understand the language will not understand my art,” says Ashok Bhowmick. The Delhi-based artist was talking about his solo show, Intersections, currently underway in the city. “I do not paint to influence the viewer, but to engage their participation.
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