We met with artist Abhijit Pathak at his solo show Petrichor in Bikaner House. He spoke about his current works and what to expect in the future.
Tell us a bit more about the works in Petrichor.
I have been working for nearly four years on this show. It is my third solo show. It has been a very hectic yet fruitful journey. I wanted to go to my roots and reference history, in addition to my surroundings to create works.
Aesthetically your current artworks have evolved from your previous creations?
Evolution is important. Without it, we would stagnate. I have tried to balance between the new and forging a different direction. Yet, I have tried to keep the essence. Anyone who has seen my previous works will instantly recognise my artworks today. The material I use, the scale of the work and the spontaneity are the same. I have also referenced anthropological influences and ancient texts in my expression. Learning from history and applying it today is very relevant.
We see you have also created sculptures for the show.
Broadening the scope of my expression from two to three dimensions is another transition I have worked towards. Sculptures are viewed from different angles and perspectives. Their inherent tactile quality is experienced by touch. Form, space and composition are unique to the medium and allow me to interact with my audience in an enhanced way.
You have also been working on films, tell us a bit more.
Like sculptures, audio and video allow me to work with multiple mediums. Sound and movement are inherent qualities that I love to explore and incorporate into my practice. Irrespective of the medium, all my works point in the same direction. You will sense the link, yet the final result will be different.
Any future plans?
An enormous amount of hard work has gone into the show, including my team and the gallery. I hope to take Petrichor to different cities. Let us see.
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