Different Mediums

You were more of a figurative artist but later you moved towards abstract.

For me,art is intuitive and one phase leads to another. I have no clue what my next set of work will be.

We’ve seen you work with wool,staple pins and threads over the last two decades. What has been your experience?

It was challenging initially,but one gets used to it. Some things stay with you,and some others don’t work at all. I think if one is unsatisfied,the work should just be destroyed.

You taught at Triveni Kala Sangam for almost three decades. How does teaching add to your experience?

It’s a way of sharing. I too have learnt in the process. I see my art in my students’ work but that’s a stepping stone. Eventually,they will develop their own language.

How important are interactions between the artist and audience?

It’s as important as showing your work. One needs to understand the audiences’ perspective,and explain yours. But,nowadays,that interaction is reducing.

Do you recall your first solo?