4 August 2024/
HEMRAJ: THE MAESTRO OF CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART
Hemraj’s masterful creations are revered for his monumental abstract paintings that encapsulate the quintessence of his unparalleled artistic vision and testament to his profound comprehension of abstraction and the intricacies of human emotions.
His decades-long artistic journey, suffused with philosophical and spiritual undertones reminiscent of Buddha’s teachings, imbues his work with an ethereal depth.
Eminent artist Hemraj stands as a colossus in the domain of contemporary Indian art and his philosophy is a direct corollary of the Buddhist precept of inner emptiness and detachment from the corporeal.
“My mental and emotional state as being “blank as the sky,” a metaphor akin to the Buddhist notion of śūnyatā (emptiness). This state of pure receptivity permits me to channel the most intimate thoughts and emotions onto the canvas, unencumbered by preconceived notions or extraneous influences,” the artist recollects.
Hemraj, the maestro of Indian contemporary art propounds on the philosophy of metaphorical artworks as, “painting is the reflection of the artist.” This tenet resonates profoundly with the Buddhist teaching that the external world is a mirror of our inner state. The paintings act as reflective surfaces, mirroring his inner cosmos and personal experiences, analogous to how meditation unveils the inner consciousness. The deep interconnection between the artist and his art engenders a visceral resonance with the audience. Each brushstroke, chromatic choice, and compositional element is an unadulterated manifestation of his identity, convictions, and emotions, paralleling the way Buddhist art reflects the inner serenity and enlightenment”.
Hemraj’s artistic journey is a relentless quest to explore the frontiers of abstract art, audacious use of colour, dynamic forms and intricate textures, mirroring a spiritual pilgrimage towards enlightenment.
His legacy is one of artistic brilliance intertwined with spiritual profundity, and his paintings are the sublime reflections of his innermost self.
