Three contemporary artists – Anjali Rajkumar, Mohit Naik and Narayan Laxman – will perform their work in Bengaluru. Although each artist has a different style and tone, he shares a normal vision, says Iart director Ritika Sadhwani, who cured the show.
“There is an interesting visual journey with each artist who displayed his unique techniques whispering between the world. The similarities in his approach were central reasons that we decided to show three artists together. This was the first time he was performing in this format in three Bengaluru, making it a new offering for art lovers in the city.” Ritika says.
She says, “historically, the art is associated with being unattained and many times, the audience may feel frightened by some places. We hope that visitors and buyers are first felt in the gallery.”
In each of her work, Ritika says that artist Mohit Naik uses a color palette which is soothing and is known for her scenes of village life and rural women at work. “Mohit had an early performance for art, surrounded by his father, artist Mohan Naik’s works, and started painting from an early age. Much like his father, his work, his work, Goa is a reflection of rustic life in Goa, although he has developed her style,” she says.
Pure gestures by Mohit Naik | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Anjali Rajkumar’s work is eccentric with a touch of science and spirituality, explaining mythology in her own way, Ritika says. “Unlike most artists, who leave their work open for interpretation, Anjali’s art comes with a legend that guides the audience to understand what they are seeing.”
“Each of his work is specific, and anyone can see the evidence of physics in his canvas.”
Ritika says that Narayan has no formal art education, began painting as “a pure practice in philanthropy”, prepared it during the epidemic. “He started it as a hobby, and was able to raise funds for various projects at that time, which promoted his confidence.”
“Many of his work is reflection of his journey and is also inspired by his favorite masters. Some of his actions have abstract symbols; some see these as infinite, others are in the form of boats on the horizon.”
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Chennai -based Narayan Laxman says, “My work is influenced by artists such as VS Gateond, Laxman Srissta and Gerhard Richter. These are abstract expressions who defined the style, within India and on the global stage,” Chennai -based Narayan Laxman.
“My job speaks for a similar Zen effect where anyone feels a feeling of peace, calm and calm to see them. I hope it promotes a sense of peace because the audience finds a relationship within himself,” he says.
Narayan says that his work is not monochromatic, “but is of single or dual-tone palettes,” with texture and calligraphy-like use of signs. “While the canvas itself is representative of the mind or soul, small marks and text notes within it are focal points, speaking metaphorically.”
Life cloth by Anjali Rajkumar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Meditation is a major part of Anjali Rajkumar’s actions. The artist says he painted in 2012, around the time when he started meditation seriously. “That’s why I signed my actions as Ashwath,” she says, referring to the way Bhagavad Gita Where Lord Krishna says, “I am Ashwath among trees.”
She shares while sharing Bhagavad Gita She crossed the leaves of a peepal (Ashwath) in her room and put it in her pages. Anjali says, “It was quite surprising because there are no peepal trees nearby. I soon made my first painting; Later I realized that the leaf opened for the above route,” says Anjali.
The Chennai-based artist who uses acrylic and oil on the canvas says that his background and the subject in neuroscience is evident in his works and at the same time he believes that happiness is an option that is to be made every day.
Mohit Naik, who belongs to Ghodkem, a small village in Goa, says his work reflects the untouched treasure which is his birthplace. Says Mohit, “I was born in this village and brought to this village and all my work is inspired by my environment.”
He says, “Most visitors see Goa as a party or beach destination. Many do not know that the true treasure of Goa is its village and local life; very few people have discovered this aspect. Through my paintings, I want to show the audience to the audience in rural life, culture and traditions in Goa.”
The artist who uses watercolors, oil and acrylic, says that he has also been inspired by the works of his father, artist Mohan Naik.
The whispering between the world will open in the Iart Gallery on September 12 and will continue till October 15, 2025. Admission was closed on Sunday.
Published – September 11, 2025 06:57 pm IST