Me and my golden image, from Kartab, a single show by artist Gurmeet Marwah. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Everyone is engaged in activities to move forward in life; An ongoing stunt to achieve something. Artist Gurmeet Marwa says, “This is Kartab for you, who are presenting their first single exhibition in the city. As Gurmeet says, the show turns into many levels or angles Kartab, A Hindi word means act, deed, or undertaking, as it plays in everyday life.
Gurmeet’s artistic exploration is inspired by this idea or concept of human nature, where more than every task that appears on the surface.
“Everyone is involved KartabIt is expected to achieve something. Then we try to balance and maintain it. We are constantly in that loop, “he says.
Gurmeet says that his artifacts are the discovery of this concept, and keeping in mind his belief that an idea should not be limited to the same dimension, even though minimalism should also be maintained.
Hazron Khawishin IC, Kartab Se, a single show by artist Gurmeet Marwah. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“When I think of an idea, I want to find out its possibilities. I don’t understand it to limit it. The painting is the simplest form of expression, but I enjoy going beyond it,” Gurmeet says how he always imagines a concept from different angles and perspectives.
Animals include Gurmeet’s functions – goats, donkeys, monkeys, owls and frogs regularly – both paintings and woodcuts. “In conversations, the local puppet inspired me to use animals as its subjects. For example, like words donkey (Donkey) and Bakhra (Goats) are often part of casual conversation, so I started using them in my work. It is not symbolic; This is just the language I speak and grew up, ”says Delhi -based artist.
Talking about how Humanoid figures have been depicted in some recent works, Gurmeet says that it is a symbol of the subject he wants to present, and the depiction occurred by coincidence. “This is the first time I used a human person in my art. It was not conscious, but some concepts needed such a hero, so it was brought inside.”
Gurmeet separates the work of simplicity, and his habit of presenting important ideas for him without complications. In this exhibition, Gurmeet has presented the artifacts manufactured on everyday experiences, raising their middle class, hierarchy and social structures.
Tiger in the city, from Kartab, a single show by artist Gurmeet Marwah. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“I come from a middle class family, and live a regular life in a metro. Many things affect our lives, and they can be personal, social or political. Everyone has a perspective or opinion on various subjects and they choose to express them in their own way.I do it in the language I know, which is visual art. If I were a poet, I would write poems. ,
Describing the choice of titles for his tasks, he says that it is a way to connect with the audience. “This is a way to direct the audience what I want to say without overloading them with information.”
Their artifacts often have subtle, almost monochromatic backgrounds, focusing on a central object or figure that carries the message.
“I think the job of an artist is to simplify things. Art does not mean to confuse the viewer. I want the audience to look at the subject directly and understand his idea.”
The Kartab by Gurmeet Marwah is on a performance in Artishera, Indiranagar till 4 May
Published – 22 April, 2025 09:19 pm IST
