Varahi – SK003
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₹100,000
Sagar Kamble
India has been rapidly adopting western theories, evolutions and innovations. But certain sectors of the country are still very much holding on to the roots, and this is widely seen in the rural sectors. These sectors are structures of culture, traditions and aesthetics. Beauty is experienced from the smallest seed. But there is equal reserve ideologies followed in these communities like, male domination, misunderstood feminism, dev-dasies etc. As a ruralite and a part of this community, I have an urge to
interpret this social order in my visual language.
Art to me is depiction of my interpretation, therefore my paintings have notions of this community. Hence, they are more like an autobiography. Semiotics have been used to depict simple objects which enhances and gives justice to the notion. Snakes, clouds, cactus and other symbols are depicted. My paintings are a close knit between the culture & tradition of the community and social issues like mental and physical harassment of women, issues faced by farmers and unanswered questions of the dev-dasies . I come from a small village in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, which is blessed with natural beauty. However, in recent years, the impact of climate change has become increasingly evident. For the past 4-5 years, our village and the surrounding areas have been plagued by severe flooding.
Several factors contribute to this deluge, including periodic heavy rainfall, deforestation, and excessive dam construction on the river. As a result, many homes and farms have been washed away, countless animals have perished, and lives have been lost. The situation is further complicated by the increased presence of wild animals like alligators and snakes, posing a danger to human life. Our own farm was completely destroyed by the floods. In the face of this dire situation, I feel a profound
responsibility to comment on it through my art. Drawing inspiration from miniature paintings and mythological references, I strive to depict the impact of these floods and the broader issues of climate change in my work.
