art

i remember a time when all i wanted was to paint. i cannot begin to explain the joys and freedom of expression one can pour into their painting, if you arent an artist in your own way, you will never comprehend this simple yet meaningful passion.

sanchita, my sister was always the artist of the family..she was literally born with that pencil in her hand and wherever we went, mum just had to give her a pencil and paper to keep her quiet. i was the copy artist...meaning i only copied her work, and as a result became somewhat of an artist too..albeit an inferior one.

however, my dream was to see her have her own exhibition by the time she was 40. she achieved that soon before her death. and her loveliest of art form was called `death' which exuded vibrant and positive energies.

she took 7 months to complete her work..delighting in working with acrylics.death was serenity, comfort and warmth. and in the exhibition, she couldnt get herself to sell it. it was finally given to a very close friend of hers.

ever since her death on 26th jan 2008 indian republic day, i have never talked of art or indulged in it because everything to do with art only reminded me of her.

however, in tagged, the website where men and women perpetually seek sexual mates, i met arnab..an interesting artist with an amazing talent, a talent which he needs to explore and expand provided he allows himself to do so. he is still searching and i hope he finds what rightly identifies him in his art form. there are very few men in this world who would want to have artistic and intellectual conversation with a woman...with arnab it has been so from the beginning and what greater stimulation can i expect from someone of the opposite sex who is as eager as i am to grasp whatever knowledge that is available in the world and beyond.

a message for arnab.

if acrylics is your comfort, try others....sometimes, we produce best with things we are most uncomfortable with, those that challenge us...it matters how we perceive things. right and wrong is a matter of perception..whatever the approach, it is okay as long as you are happy with your art.

going for angels and demons now....