Artists are forever in pursuit of exploring novelty in their art, be it in terms of their expression, style or mediums.
Here we bring you a collection of artists who question the traditional ways of artistic expression and get creative with various materials to express their thoughts.
1) Art on Postcard
Owl 1 by Dolly Agarwal
This mix and match of a unique style of using a postcard as a canvas speaks volumes about the creativity of this young Kolkata based artist, Dolly Agarwal.
2) Art on Wood
Untitled by Ramesh Gorjala
Ramesh Gorajala uses wood than traditional canvas to portray mythological episodes in his trademark style. His pallette is dominated with red, gold and green giving a rich aesthetic to his painting.
3) Art on Stamp
Old Is Gold by Malchand Pareek
Here Malchand Pareek, uses old revenue stamp as a symbol of power and authority and uses it as a backdrop for his art to showcase socio-political changes. His motive is to communicate the dreams, aspirations, expectations, and disappointments of the common man through his art.
4) Digital Art
Project Series by Masuram Ravikanth
Masuram Ravikanth, an artist from Andhra Pradesh, brings life to royal portraits from the history of the subcontinent by adding a creative element with his digital art. He adds a modern element to existing vintage photographs and showcases a contrast between history and the post-modern era which is what makes his works so interesting to look at.
5) Conceptual Art
Nest by Janarthanan R
Janarthanan R, explores the idea of ‘self’ on a physical and metaphorical level, through conceptual art on different mediums. For this artwork, he found his inspiration in a bird’s nest. He draws a parallel symmetry with humans and the nest and its layers. The artwork is created using formed paper in a unique paper cutting technique.
