The exhibition bandsaw sawmill Manufacturers will showcase 13 paintings of the artist, each different yet in complete harmony with one another. So in abstract art one line could also have a meaning," explains Pathak. The artworks have a child-like innocence as if they are still growing and on a path to expansion. "If you are stuck in a traffic jam in the summer and you are asked to draw… the heat, the irritation of being stuck on the road and the tension about having to reach your destination on time all manifest in that drawing. Then there’s "Musical Notation" — mixed media on tarpaulin — which is, again, layered in bright yellow colours. "Abstract art forces people to get involved… that’s the success and power of the abstract," he smiles. Among Pathak’s artworks is ‘Musical Notes’ which is mixed media on paper with lot of layering. Everyday objects and the life around us are all open to interpretation.

"You see a tree, a mountain but an abstract artist could transform it into something you may not have seen. She or he would see why a tree exists.Abhijit Kumar Pathak’s solo exhibition ‘Mosaic of Mysteries’, curated by Uma Nair, will be showcased at the Lalit Kala Akademi from March 24-30. Abstract art is still catching on with people who prefer figurative paintings as they find abstract art "tough" or "unrelatable". The works embrace you, almost making you listen to the music. He usually listens to instrumental music while painting. The challenge was to turn wood into a piece of art."While the root cause of this issue can be credited to the aforementioned factors, there are some game-changers entering the market. "From actors and producers to writers and directors, the entire industry needs to buck up and recognise how big the problem is.

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