Exploring mythology on canvas

Ongoing art exhibition ‘Devedevam’ by artist G Pramod Reddy at Alankrita Art Gallery explores the divine stories of Indian mythology
The creative magnitude of Pramod Reddy illuminates the charisma of the ageless stories in a new light and diction. He paints the beloved Gods, with a marked sense of respect, sincerity, and dedication akin to a true-blue ‘bhakt’.

He has displayed 35 paintings in the gallery, few featuring acrylic on canvas, mix medium colour and few are in oil paint. He has been working in the field of art for last 25 years.

The present series of paintings unveil several reflections and incarnations of the singular, universal-divine power. The artist establishes his unfaltering faith and belief in the supreme power through his expressions which are stylistically rich and uniquely accentuated

The present series of paintings titled, ‘Devedevam’ unveil many reflections and incarnations of the singular, universal-divine power. The artist establishes his unfaltering faith and belief in the supreme power through his expressions which are stylistically rich and uniquely accentuated.

Explaining about his artistic journey, Pramod said, “Creating and re-assimilating the tales and fascinating aspects of the Indian Gods, is like a natural extension of my entity. With each work, I discover something new about the vastness of the absolute strength. The anecdotes and nuances mentioned in our scriptures are innumerable and never cease to enthral me.

I read profusely about the Gods and yet every now and then I come across a completely new dimension about their attributes or their characteristics. For me, each work is like a form of worship, of the Almighty. Just as Vishnusahasranaam contains thousand different names, of the same God, my paintings are many reflections and depictions of the single divine strength.”

Pramod’s paintings emerge from his belief and devotion to the eternal shakti that gets transformed in Indian mythology into varied forms. He excels in unveiling the potential of the shakti in its subtle but surely all-encompassing prowess. He works with a mature precision and every element and aspect of his rendering supports his dialogue.

The figures emerge from the misty ambiance in a picturesque manner. The ‘Line’ is sensitive and defines forms in varying intensities of thickness and rhythm. Texture grants the works a mature, granular and invigorating stance. The many-layered surface imbibes an obvious trace of richness and luminescent grace.

Sharing his favourite painting from his series, he says “One of the paintings titled, Vishnuishwar, contains a portrait of the God, which gracefully reigns over the picture surface. The quiet stance emanates a meditative and tranquilizing essence that originates from the eyes of the divine idol and gets dispersed into the surrounding space. The enlightened and holy ambiance is enlivened with a trick play of coloured areas.

These resemble the richness of a wall that has been painted and repainted a number of times to eventually retain a history of diversified movements, forms, and textual references. The creatively weathered look enhances the archaic and age-old appearance of the work. The overlapping of layers of colours symbolically refers to the thought that the tales of the Gods have been told and retold consistently from time immemorial.”

What: Devedevam
Where: Alankrita Art Gallery, Madhapur
When: Until March 14 between 11 am and 7 pm