Satish Wavare- Art Talk
Satish Wavare first started his career as a figurative
artist. A product of the Sir. J.J. School of Art, he is especially known for
his remarkable portraiture. Wavare today is more into abstracts; his paintings
have undergone a massive change since he first started. Here he talks about his
latest exhibition, ‘Landscape of Desire in Time’, with What’s Hot…
My current work is an intuitive experience of the everyday
life that I witness and is attempt to capture rhythm and movement. There is a
latent touch of erotism in some of my work. There is more minimalism in form
and colour and each painting involves a painstaking thought process akin to
threading an unexplored path.
Artists are always inspired by different things- what
inspires you?
Nature inspires me to paint, the transient visions that
manifest appeal to my intuitive self and struggle to take form on my canvas.
Looking back at your journey as an artist, what stands out
in your memory?
Was it an easy journey?
Artists like Prabhakar Kolte and Prabhakar Barwe greatly
inspired my creative journey: The journey has been extremely hard akin to
‘Sadhana’, yet fulfilling.
How did the transition from figuration to abstraction occur?
I found that in figuration there was a repetition in form,
whereas in abstraction I aspired to go beyond form and experience the
intangible sensations within the experience.
How important or essential are awards for an artist
according to you?
It is important for me, that my works are appreciated by my
viewers, this itself is my reward. The other aspect, which is very personal to
me is to see the creation of yet another form on my canvas, it intruges me and
gives me a great joy and motivation.
How would you define Art?
For me it is a living experience from the known to unknown.
How has the art scene in India changed over the years?
There is more awareness about art among the viewers in
present times. The unfortunate part is that the struggle of the artist’s
journey and his devotion is often overlooked.
What are your future plans?
My prayer is that I may be able to paint with the same
devotion and purity that the senior artists did and carry on with the same
faith.
Who are you favourite Indian artists? Why?
Artist like Prabhakar Barwe, Prabhakar Kolte, Gaitonde and
Jeram Patel are my favourites. Their paintings reflect the devotion with which
they worked.
What advice would you give newcomers or upcoming artists?
To have faith in their creative expression and
explore their own path irrespective of the myriad
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