Unearthing the bitterness



Unearthing the bitterness


Ishan is a young artist of 29 years of age. He is pursuing his Masters course in fine arts from T.U. Therefore, he is the artist of the new generation. When one views his work no one can assume that the artworks are by such young artist. He is indeed very talented for his age. He comes from Pokhara where he had an artistic surroundings. Coming to Kathmandu to pursue art education was not an easy task for him. But his devotion and dedication towards art and a will to become an artist eased up his struggle and made it all possible. In a short span of time he has managed to create his own distinct approach and style towards art. This is a proof that art is not only for those who have easy access to artistic background in Kathmandu valley but when one is committed then s/he will surely progress towards positive direction.
When we view the artistic style and tendency of the artist, he seems influenced by the ultra modern trend in art that is expanding the world over. His works contain all the aspects and qualities that define the art of the new age; in terms of style, technique, presentation, subject matter and placement of his represented objects. All these exceptional qualities have made his work appear outstanding. However, when we contemplate on his future in art, it would be a little too early to assert anything since this is his initial art exhibition.  His creative destination still lies in the womb that will reveal itself only in the future. But his selection of topics and his way of representing them undoubtedly foretells his sure and certain success in the art field. In all this positivity, yet, some of the artworks look different than the rest in terms of presentation. Other than this the will and maturity of the artist has unified all the visual variations in the canvases. However, in a conceptual level, unlike in the visual context, his artworks display amazing consistency.
He is curious and is influenced by nature. He feels that the bitterness that comes from the anxious and the longing mind hides in the Himalayas, yet humans still experience beauty. Various subjects and objects such as climate change, mineral water and water jars, other creatures and himself, he represents them all in the texture of bitter gourd. The texture of this vegetable evokes a sense of harmony and beauty in the mind of the onlooker. He chooses to wrap his depictions in a bitter gourd for he wants to uncover the bitterness that persists in the world today. The texture and pattern of bitter gourd simultaneously reveals bitterness and the beauty one experiences in the present world situation.  
I wish all the very best to the artist.

Mukesh Malla
Artist/ Art Critic
April 2013

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