SURREAL AND SPIRITUAL

NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI

Aadhi Vishal is one of the emerging stars on the art firmament. Looking at the trajectory of growth of this young artist, there’s no doubt that he’ll appreciate with every passing day.

Art chamber, Calangute, is currently hosting an exhibition of his latest works. On display are paintings done in watercolour on paper and acrylic on canvas. It’s interesting to view his works for the sheer size with which he works.

Aadhi Vishal constructs a wonderland on canvas and paper using the usual artist’s paraphernalia – paint and brush. Fairy type forms float in the space loosely framed by supporting forms of transmuted figures, lilting and visually enticing decorative designs and such other elements.

‘My paintings are more towards the surreal and spiritual teachings of life,’ says Aadhi Vishal. His works display his spiritual inclination quite starkly. In one of his works titled ‘Homage to Rumi’ he tries to illustrate the teachings of the great Sufi poet and incorporate his metaphors and similes.

Besides consciously borrowing symbols from the great teachers and saints, he has developed a vocabulary of his own and speaks the language that connects with the heart.

"If Poetry comes not as naturally as the Leaves to a tree it had better not come at all," thus said renowned poet John Keats. Spontaneity is the key in the process of painting for Aadhi Vishal and he refuses to compromise on that.