Eye Catching

The artist’s thoughts are reflected through the expressive eyes in his artworks. “My paintings visualise the thoughts which are going on in my mind. If I am happy,it’s a bright painting,” he says. Nature also plays a significant role in his paintings. “Mother Nature is full of colours. It is my constant endeavour to rediscover the beauty of nature and represent that in my works,” he adds.

Kumar’s other passion – photography – aids his love for painting. “It is not possible to immediately paint something that one finds inspiring. Thus,I carry my camera and capture what strikes my eyes and only later do I get down to interpreting it on canvas. This method has actually helped me improve my photography skills as well,” he says.

Kumar’s journeys to Maharashtra have found place in his artworks. He has painted Shirdi Sai Baba’s portrait. Even his rendezvous with a dhol tasha team has been beautifully represented through colours and his touch of creativity. This was his first visit to the city. “I came here with the aim of interacting with city-based artists to learn more about the culture and tradition of Pune. This city is so rich – from the culture to the language; I have a lot to learn here,” he says.