ART Habens
Shabbir Khambatti
may see Aum as the medium for vitality and the symbol of the synergy between heaven and earth depicted by the colours used. In my painting,“ Harmony in Music”, I used some strong imagery of musical instruments, but a viewer may also gravitate towards the human elements as a way to depict harmony in relationship too. Nietzsche wrote,“ Art is alchemy. It makes one thing from something else. It takes the worst experiences and turns them into life enhancing expressions.” As an artist I am expected to make each piece uniquely new and different.( here we have reserved space for Harmony in Music and Aum with Ganesha)
The audience is an important aspect in my decision-making process. My work is meant to be viewed, appreciated, interpreted and to transform thinking processes in the viewer. Language can be flexible. It assists us in seeing what an image has to offer. There is never a final and fixed label or meaning through words attached to my work. The words and pictures continously interact like dance partners generating new ways of appreciating their respective expressions. I want to create art that is intimately personal, yet alluring and easily grasped by an audience that has not known me personally. Wanting to be understood is a basic need – an affirmation of humanity. This is why I want to share may art with everyone around me.
My art brings out within me satisfaction and the discovery of a wonderful creative adventure. I aspire to continue with this experience and to bring art into this world as a medium of healing. I belong to a nation of diverse cultures where art has been an integral part of our heritage. There are various forms of art that exist in my country and some of them have become non-existent. My introduction to Tribal Warli art has transformed my life to a higher level of enlightenment. It is my desire to enhance and promote the Indian Tribal warli art through my book which I have published(“ Master the Art of warli”, in 22 Easy step). I would like to develop this art further and bring other forms of art from my heritage to the world and its people. I want my paintings to speak both to me and to others about the beauty that exists in this world. I do not want to capture images with my brush; rather with careful colorful strokes and textures, I want to give beauty to society. I want to continue with my future art on subjects that bring inner peace, happiness, and joy.
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