Capturing thoughts in colour: Artists Ashu Gupta, Shoeb Dastagir
The Hindu
Two Bengaluru-based artists — Ashu Gupta and Shoeb Dastagir — attempt to capture the workings of the mind with their work
Dialogues with my Self: Ashu Gupta
A contemporary artist who specialises in pen-and-ink art, Ashu Gupta, says the striking feature of her work is its mainly monochromatic nature. However, Dialogues is one series where Ashu has used hints of colour. “It is not that I did not want to ever use it; I wanted it to come naturally and that happened organically in this series.”
In Dialogues, Ashu has attempted to capture snatches of conversation we all have with ourselves — the constant swirl of thoughts. “The tales of my strengths and insecurities, pain and purity, dreams and desires are mixed together in an endless dialogue within myself and in my art. There are 12 pieces in this series and they depict the thoughts that almost everyone encounters.”
A close look at each piece reveals that all the scribbling and stippling (a drawing technique) is actually text. Ashu says she has also used paper piercing in this series. “It happened accidentally when I was working on The Dreamer and was trying to express myself. There are a few dreams which are common to everyone, especially as children — that you’re sitting on a cloud, that you can fly. By using paper piercing, I feel viewers will be able to feel as well as see what I am trying to convey.”
“ Affirmations is an attempt at self portraiture. Around the head I’ve penned the assurances I give myself regularly — it’s personal as well as universal. It’s what each of us feeds into ourselves to be more positive in life.”
In order to aid those who may not have so much knowledge about art, Ashu has created an interactive experience piece at the gallery where they can follow her creative process. “It would be easier for a person feel closer to a work of art, if they understand the artist’s journey.”
Dialogues comprises artwork on paper and will be on display at Artisera in Indiranagar till September 10
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