Sweet words by the well, 2024
Painting : Organic materials · 28 x 20 x 0.5 cm 11 x 7.9 x 0.2 inch
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Rajeev Kumar's series transforms musical modes, or ragas, into evocative visual narratives, traditionally associated with particular times of day and seasonal moods. Radiant 'nayikas' and charming 'nayakas' inhabit sumptuous settings of ornate mansions, marble terraces and grand pavilions, surrounded by carpets, silken cushions and other symbols of refinement.
Slender, graceful figures are adorned in translucent gold-woven fabrics and richly patterned textiles, enhanced by intricate jewellery and meticulous ornamentation. Through the interplay of painting and accompanying verse, Kumar captures the sensuality, romance and emotional resonance of the human form, translating the language of music into a richly atmospheric visual experience.
In this painting, Kumbha, a minor composition derived from Sri Raag, is often personified as either a prince holding a golden pot, or as a young maiden drawing water from a well for a nobleman who has perhaps requested a drink. The painting appears almost real, perhaps a scene from a folktale!
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Rajeev Kumar (b. 1982) is a highly skilled practitioner of miniature art typical of the Kangra region of the lower Himalayan ranges of Northern India.
Though once thriving, traditional Kangra miniature painting is now hard to find. Efforts by organisations like CORD (Chinmaya Organisation for Rural Development) keep this tradition alive, inviting a new generation to explore its beauty and the spiritual stories it tells.
Rajeev Kumar has honed his skill for over 20 years and he is assisted in his efforts with research and guidance from CORD.
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