HYDERABAD: There is a lot in common between the two kinds of life, that is nature and human life, tree and man.
Both have an intrinsic urge to survive and to stand tall against all odds with all their might and desire. Another common aspect is their power to create new life and adapt to severe changes needed to do the same.
The ongoing show of paintings and sculptures at Iconart gallery titled, Kalpavriksha - Tree of life, has brought together the works by 15 artists. Each artist has a very personal interpretation of ‘Tree’ which they have transformed onto their prefered media of expression.
The iron sculpture by Akhilesh, which consists of a group of three forms, makes for an interesting work of art. The cluster of vegetation, with the many sprouts moving upwards; in a certain way reinstate the instinctive power in all plants and trees to grow and survive.
The painting by Avani Rao Gandra has an innate force and liveliness which reaches out to the spectator. The warm colour palette with cadmium yellow and red has been maintained with fluency which cannot be missed.
The delicate works by J Venkatesh have been rendered in paper. The subtle relief of the stenciled paper with the many intricate patterns creates a harmony. The artist conveys through his work the many common aspects which both human beings and trees share in common.
The painting by Maredu Ramu depicts a plant with its many leaves, wide spread and lively embracing the few drops of water which leak from the water pipes.
The show brings forth the spirit of the tree expressed in myriad styles and contents. It explores the many aspects which run common and connect us human beings with this beautiful and indispensable natural element.
