R.B.Bhaskaran's Paintings

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A Superficial reading of R.B Bhaskaran’s Drawings, Paintings and graphic - prints might lead one to define them as being pictographically realistic. On analytical scrutiny however, the figurative idiom of this Madras artist yields several technical possibilities. These, in turn give rise to polemical queries, as will be substantiated subsequently.

CAT

RBB loves CAT, and he had proved it through is paintings. The major unspoken character of his paintings being Cat, the artist had proved that the color, theme and the space used speaks the mentality and attitude of the artist.

His Cat Theme paintings had reached global recognition. Most of his paintings represent his moods and the persons viewing the paintings are attracted towards the paintings for its simplicity and the depth.

The cat, a familiar animal, becomes mysteriously poetic; no longer merely cuddly or vain, it seems to exude power and variety; thy rhythms of brushwork express a vital energy, rendering taut muscular movement in creature at rest. An extraordinary quality of coiled tension and movement lie in the clear light colors and sharp designs of R.B. Bhaskaran’s cat, his dark cat leap at us from brilliant walls, his colored ones turn strong disdainful backs, peering backwards or out of canvas sideways at things that lie outside it.

Couple

Recently a marriage photograph of a friend has ignited a thought for a new series. Marriage photograph are a rare possession of a family. They document the spur of that ‘striking moment for perpetual memory’. Life’s important event is registered. These photograph exude joy and contentment, and undoubtedly are a repository of adequate material for a new series, which he has already commenced working on.