The self 23. Abstract Painting, 2024

Neerja Chandna Peters  

This acrylic composition explores the intersection of precision and emotion. Bold geometric shapes anchor the visual field. A central circular motif radiates in vibrant pink and white tones. Sharp triangles overlap to create a rhythmic sense of depth. The palette balances deep cerulean blues with luminous yellows and greens. Layered transparencies produce new hues where forms collide. These intersecting planes suggest a spiritual or psychological architecture. The symmetry evokes a feeling of equilibrium and inner focus. Mathematical rigor meets visceral color in this contemporary exploration. Every line leads the eye toward the core of the image. The artwork reflects a disciplined approach to geometric abstraction. It transforms simple shapes into a complex meditation on identity. The application of acrylic paint ensures a flat, saturated finish. This precise execution highlights the contrast between the rigid outer edges and the soft inner curves.

Realising the consciousness or Self is realising the Universe and its Source. Connecting with this light within is also then a path of connecting with the Source. The Self series of works celebrates this connection with the Self.

Neerja Chandna Peters enjoys achieving fluid harmony through the play of lines, their symmetrical synchronicity and rhythmic interplay, manipulating tones, saturation, and values, thus creating subtle optical movement with their variable refrangibility. In her compositions, lines and light are not merely aesthetic choices but act as conduits leading the viewer to a space of stillness and contemplation. Over time, she has come to understand that clarity often lies in reduction. A single color or the movement of a line can evoke a profound resonance when approached with intention. This practice focuses as much on the process as the result. It is about finding balance, not only on the canvas, but within. The act of creating becomes a reflection of this alignment, a moment when the finite touches the infinite, and the work itself becomes an offering.

From The Self series.
Acrylic on Arches watercolour paper.
Mat size: 17.75 x 13.5 in.
Imege size: 13.5 x 9.5