Introspective series

This set of works was born out of an introspective phase.

The first question that always comes to me from those who have seen only pictures of this series is “Oh, so its pins on a canvas in different colours, isn’t it?”

My answer…

1- Choosing a pin has in itself been a journey to amalgamate conventional and unconventional mediums on a canvas. The rounded surface and the tonal value of drawing pins create a complete representation of light shade and depth.

2- The entire interplay of different colours and pins compelled me to change the composition, texture and the techniques of application.

3- Each colour was chosen to express a personal journey.

4- The pin itself creates a common link with an onlooker and he travels through the canvas with the comfort of familiarity.

5- Moving light and reflections on the shiny areas bring subtle change in the visual experience from different angles.

6- It has been an agonising introspective journey until the point that the pin took its form as an element or a medium as good as paint and brush on my canvas.

7- Using a 3 dimensional element that wasn’t too far from the 3D feel created by a dab of paint on a canvas was my quest for this series.

8- Finding geometrical simplicity and playfulness of depth and light has not come easy.

9- Its an attempt to create a bridge between beautiful art and interesting art. Craftsmanship is understated but sincere.

Subject – Introspection…driven by festivity, connectivity and energy.

Medium – Pins with polyurethane coating and acrylic paint on canvas…along with dyed threads, cloth, net, beads, etc

Technique – After finalising the size of the canvas which best expressed the presence of the colour to be used on it, the matt and/or glossy effect on the pins was created using a protective layer of matt or glossy polyurethane coating. The pins were individually painted as per the visualisation and composition of each canvas. Approximately 5 to 6 thousand pins were put through painting and repainting process before they were carefully fixed on the canvas in the required alignment. A final touch up was given once the pins were fixed in their final positions on the canvas. Each pin went through 5 to 6 layers of paint, texture and coating to arrive at the final effect.