‘My paintings are a judicious mix of the abstract and realistic forms, which stems from unique imagination,’ says Dhananjay Mukherjee. By Team Viva
Nature breathes life into us. The ultimate nurturer that embraces us fondly and soothes up our burning nerves, bountiful nature is the true giver. But what do we give it in returnIJ Dhananjay Mukherjee, in an effort to remind his viewers of the need to save our environment, has painted his canvas beautifully. “The different faces in my paintings are carved out of a leaf with various motifs forming the eyes and lips. I find modernism on canvas with the help of old mythological art, expressing the same through remarkable use of colours to depict the unknown mysteries in the natural world. I got the idea for this theme from the Rain-Forest. Somehow, they appear to be forming an image which looks very much like a God face or a human shape or form,” Mukherjee shares.
“I create graphic and structural uniformity on canvas through the play of light and shade. My paintings are a judicious mix of the abstract and realistic forms, which stems from unique imagination, combining the real natural world with the artistic and creative world. According to me green is the colour of life, but human beings, through ages, have exploited it without understanding how pristine and important it is for life on earth,” he adds.
His meticulous tapestries reflect the sacrosanctity of nature. His solo art exhibition is on at the Azad Bhavan Art Gallery, where art admirers come and marvel at the graphic and structural uniformity created through the play of light and shade.
“I feel that nature gives us very everything we need in our life, yet we never return the favour. The purpose of my paintings is to inculcate faith in nature. “I believe with my paintings I can bring people to see the divinity inside every green form, be it a plant, a tree trunk or even a leaf,” Mukherjee says.
The flora in his paintings has been brought alive through its resemblance to Gods and deities. Comparing nature to God he says, “We all have deep respect for our mythology. We could never think of hurting our Gods. likewise, nature should be seen in a similar light as God. This is why I have tried to give my paintings a divine touch.”
“Our rainforests are in great danger. We are cutting them down rather injudiciously for our own selfish purposes.We must realise their importance before it’s too late,” asserts Dhananjay, thereby expressing his concerns over the extinction of rainforests.