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presents a solo exhibition by Paresh Nrshinga February 2 - March 28, 2012
View @ Harveys Cellars 12 Denmark Street Bristol BS1 5DQ 0117 9294812 HarveysCellars.co.uk ViewArtGallery.co.uk
PARESH NRSHINGA Exotic and vibrant; Paresh Nrshinga’s abstract art displays a unique amalgamation of spirituality and mysticism. Through entering into the realm of the sublime and employing his subconscious he creates an energetic mix of emotion and movement within his paintings. Enriched in vibrant colours, both bold and rare, it is palpable to detect how his extensive travelling throughout Africa, India and Europe has influenced his vivacious palette. Through utilising the striking blends found in the eastern colours of dress, pigment and lush spices, he intends to reflect his love of nature and culture. Spirituality plays an integral role in his creative practice as his painting process is entirely subject to his emotional experiences. Nrshingha intends for each painting to bring something positive to the lives of those who view it and thus holds a personal significance for each of us. The diversity of his canvases illustrate the breadth of the artists’ talent and the original and innovative visual effects which he displays make him one of our most exciting, contemporary painters in 2012. Experience for yourself the magical flavours of the orient through Paresh Nrshinga.
front cover: Fill My Heart acrylic on canvas 38 x 38 cm £950 previous page: Spring Delight acrylic on canvas 55 x 55 cm £1,950 right: Reflections acrylic on canvas 34 x 34 cm £895 (framed)
left: Blue Maze acrylic on canvas 38 x 38 cm £995
right: Freedom acrylic on canvas 38 x 38 cm £950
left: Free to Wander acrylic on canvas 30 x 30 cm £750 over page: Infinity mixed media on canvas 30 x 60 cm £995
left: Equilibrium mixed media on canvas 34 x 34 cm £750
right: The Light of the Magical Moon acrylic on canvas 34 x 34 cm £750
One Sunny Day acrylic on canvas (framed) 28 x 28 cm ÂŁ750
Sunny Side of Heaven acrylic on canvas (framed) 28 x 28 cm ÂŁ750
left: Touch the Sky acrylic on canvas 40 x 40 cm £995
right: Scarlet NIght mixed media on canvas 38 x 38 cm £950
INTERVIEW with PARESH NRSHINGA Being a spiritual man, do you believe that you chose, or were you chosen to create art? I chose to be an artist from a young age. I have always been attracted to art and artists, instantly drawn to paintings. Are we chosen - who knows? But I do believe that some people are born with a gift.
Could you tell us some more about how you achieve the gloss finish to your canvases and intensity of colour? Quite a few thin layers of high gloss varnish. The high intensity is achieved through a certain technique of layering a variety of different shades of colour to create the depth.
As the subconscious plays a vital role in your art would you say that you abide by the surrealist creative strategy of chance in regards to the application of paint and your compositions, or are there elements of planning? There are certain elements of planning. Once the planning has been done within my mind, then the subconscious takes over, because I believe the painting paints itself once the mind switches off. We are surrounded by creative energy– we just have to learn how to tap into that source. I do this by meditating, before I ever pick up a paint brush. This allows mystical forms to appear on the canvas.
If you had an uninhibited alter-ego that could produce art, what would it be like? It would be a combination of Picasso and jean Michele Basquet, - that would be the starting point. It would be an interesting journey.
Do you find you are attracted to art that has similarities to yours or not? Not similar to my style, but I have always been fascinated by The American abstract expressionists.
Music obviously plays a vital role in your artistic creativity, what’s currently in the music player in your studio and why?
My usual favourites are Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, White Stripes. This type of music tends to have many layers: it has intensity but also tranquillity. There is melody but also passion. This helps me to create the movement but at the same time areas of calmness. I try to create some balance between the two.
You intend for your art to bring happiness to those who view it, does any particular response stand out? One particular client of mine commented that every day when he comes home from work, he sits in front of my paintings. He finds a lot of joy and peace by just looking at the work. He said he spends more time admiring the art then watching TV. So much so, that it inspired him to take up painting. Not only it brings him joy, but it helped him to tap into his own creativity.
Do you have any role models that you are aspiring to emulate? I would like to think that I am trying to create something unique of my own. But I am inspired by the old Impressionists Masters with their use of brush strokes and colour. Degas, Van Gough, Renoir, Monet… they lived for their art right till the end!
What else defines you (other than painting)? Sculpture, music, photography, film, – some of the other things that are on the horizon. Along with my artistic journey, there is my spiritual journey: to know my own spiritual self.
If you could travel anywhere with anyone, dead or alive, where would it be and with whom? 500 years ago a great saint, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, travelled throughout India on a spiritual pilgrimage visiting all the holy places. It would have been an amazing experience to join him on that journey. I have always felt that England is my home but India is my spiritual home. I love the arts, the music, and the humour of British culture which is unique. I can’t live without it, but for my spiritual journey I would travel to India. Not just for its spirituality but also for its abundance of colour and amazing architecture, wherever you go.
Thank you
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