Black Knight

But of all the varied roles he8217;s slipped into so easily, the one that8217;s closest to his heart is that of an artist. quot;This is the medium that affords me complete peace,quot; says the artist who has never seen the inside of an art school.

His latest series of 32 pen and ink drawings on paper and wood, titled Black Night8216; opens in the city this weekend. quot;They are kind of nightmarish,quot; says Gupte, quot;drawn fromslightly subconscious levels 8212; dreams and nightmares, more of the latter actually.quot;

The title for his exhibition comes from a poem called Black Night which Gupte has penned. This along with other poems and essays that he has written, will be published soon in a book called Chor Bazaar 8212; after he finishes with the illustrations for the book. quot;I like to draw, paint and write for myself,quot; he says.

Also on display at the exhibition, are the Hazaar Chaurasi8230; graphics. quot;They are my tribute to Mahashweta Devi who wrote the original novel. And the proceeds from the sale of these graphics will go to her,quot; he says.

At the Prithvi Gallery, from September 27 to October 11, 1998. Time: 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm Tuesday to Friday and 12.00 pm to 6.00 pm Saturday and Sunday.