A solo painting ‘Me and Reflection’ exhibition of artist Aasha Radhika is being put up at the Swaraj Vikthika (Swaraj Art Gallery), Swaraj Bhavan. Inaugurated on Thursday, the exhibition showcases the 14th century technique ‘Egg Tempera’ of Europe. Interestingly, very few artists in India uses this ancient technique in contemporary works and Radhika is one of them. ‘Egg Tempera’ which is also known as tempera painting has been found on early Egyptian sarcophagi decorations and now it is mostly used in museum work. The specialty of this painting is that it’s very long lasting and gives transparency in works.
As many as 30 realistic and expressive works of Radhika showcased in this art gallery which is based on women and children relationship with nature. The colour combination, its usage and technique are attraction of this exhibition. Women are the central subject of her works. A girl in blue dress is reading a book and thinking something is fully based on ‘Egg Tempera’ painting technique. In most of her works, the artist highlights her relation with her daughter as well as nature including flowers, birds and animals. In some works she is playing with her daughter and talking with birds and loving animals and her affection with book. She also painted women with wings which represents here the freedom of women. She also painted women including rural and urban with different expressions. The artist also used acrylic on canvas as well as paper in some of her works.
Talking about the exhibition Radhika said, “I hail from Hyderabad. I have been painting in various mediums for more than 30 years and initiated exhibited my works 14 years ago. The medium of egg tempera fascinated me the most the present series are mostly in acrylic. My present works are collection of past 20 years and experiences recreated in the form of paintings and drawing,” “For the first time I exhibited my works in Bhopal. My inspirational concept is womanhood on which most of works is based”, Radhika added. The exhibition will be on view till May 3.