Sweta Chandra’s solo show, Paradoxical Paradise, is an amalgamation of her diverse experiences. The artist, paying tribute to World Environment Day (June 5), has been nurtured by Nature. She grew up in the Cantonment area near Bowenpally and pursued an MFA from Viswa Bharati University in Santiniketan.
Her mother’s fondness for Nature, the flora and fauna has helped her recreate memories through art. Besides Nature, the theme of her 30-plus acrylic paintings revolves around space illusions. After a decade Sweta Chandra| Photo Credit:special arrangement Holding a solo show after a decade, Sweta says, Paradoxical Paradise speaks about our experiences in life.
“Things are not what they seem.” The shadows, for instance, look like an object from a distance but appear different when you go near. “The subconscious and illusionistic mind plays with time and space.
I also call it paradise, as the beauty we see around can enhance our lives only when we go near it.” Meditative space A work by Sweta Chandra| Photo Credit:special arrangement The paintings aim to create a meditative and surreal space for the viewer. Flowers, clouds (a lot of them) and other elements of Nature have a positive effect depicting our want to have a Green holiday.
They also showcase the character of ‘camouflaging’ in Nature. “We, human beings, are loud and want to stand out but look at the beings of Nature,” she says adding, “We hear parrots but hardly see them in trees. They blend with the.
