Aryan Goenka
My work reflects my fascination with strong visual impact through colour , size and texture . The idea is to create something physical , something that interacts through its concrete presence in the world , communicating to the different ways in which we perceive . On one level , it ’ s about the different visual dimensions , the contrast , and the movement . On another level , it ’ s about reflecting the world the art is a part of , creating something that is impactful because of how it stands for its time .
My inspiration comes from a range of artists , drawing visual elements from contemporary creators like Barbara Kruger , Michael Bierut , and Mike Mignola , while also pulling from more traditional artists such as Michelangelo and Francisco Goya ; a melding of the past and the present , of clean graphic design and textured traditional techniques . Yet the pieces are representative of more than just the visual , they have elements from literary giants , world history and American politics . These ideas are brought together through pieces that combine detail with scale , calling the viewer to follow the pieces and draw their own stories .
At its core , my art is about the relationship between the viewer , the piece and me ; an attempt to inspire emotion through the evocation of the larger cultural fabric we are all a part of .