A solo exhibition of new works by artist Srinivasa Prasad

‘Nirantara’ is the title of a solo show of recent works by talented artist Srinivasa Prasad that takes place at Gallery Ske, Bangalore. Here’s the artist’s statement about his series:

In this show, I have attempted the narrative exploration of the idea of home. Home as residence and as refuge, home as a physical locale and as an emotional state of seeking a place for solace and comfort. Humans, animals and birds build their homes according to their needs and the changes in nature where space gets transformed and renewed.

In 'Nirantara', the sculptures denote the metaphorical ideas of home - as a resting place. The sculptures explore the idea of creating spaces that are meditative. The word Nirantara, meaning incessant, continuous is at play in this body of work.

Most materials used in this show have been used at least once before they have been brought here. Recycled materials live through this world in different forms in different lives; these works bring to fore many of their earlier, varied forms of existence. Using recycled materials I have explored the idea of home in different ways. In 'Igloo', old utilitarian household objects are covered in used clothes and together the objects become the walls of the igloo. The final form resembles a patchwork quilt and is reminiscent of a nomad’s lifestyle.

Giving shape to worlds that can be explored by the viewer, I have tried to create a feeling of overflow like in the work 'Routine' where the hexagon shaped balls are placed to give a sense of overwhelming excessiveness. In 'Usiru', (the word means breath in Kannada) a boulder covered laboriously with newspaper pulp stands with a flag swaying briskly at its centre.

Another work 'Rebirth' looks at giving space a shape and its scope for changes. Rebirth is built over sacks of waste materials. It is made of recycled gunny. The inside of the tent is festive representing the joy of living that exists everywhere, irrespective of whether it is a slum or an affluent home. The photographs in the show are of works done around my home in Sagara and address the irony inherent in the landscape.

(Information courtesy: Gallery Ske, Bangalore)