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"My painting style involves combining the harmony of colors and depth
achieved by the placement of transparent or opaque overtones by
controlling the intensity with viscous colours, all dealt in swift, sweeping
lines, spots and streaks."
Known for his deft bold strokes, Bhagwan S Chavan ---- who lives in
Cholamandal Artists Village, a little way off Chennai --- is considered one
of India’s most brilliant abstractionists. Working in monochrome, his
paintings have a single-mindedness and speed that makes him seem like a man
possessed.
Chavan has his own peculiar and unique sense of colour. While painting, his
speed and expertise, blend to bring about a classic touch.
His use of transparent and opaque tones balances the intensity of fierce
colours dealt with in the lyrical way with sweeping lines and brush work.
Alumni of the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai the artist has settled down in Chennai. He
has had numerous solo and group shows in India and in Paris. He has been the
recipient of the National Award from the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi and
the Biennale at Bharath Bhavan, Bhopal.
Chavan’s paintings form a part of the National Gallery Of Modern Art, Lalit
Kala Academi, New Delhi and many other important collections. His work has
also been documented in a short film titled 'Through The Window' by R. V. Ramani.
Having travelled across the world, his paintings are reflective of the
inspirations he has picked up from artists and art styles prevalent in other
countries. "I have travelled around Europe though not formerly
studying any where, but just travelling to many places. I have soaked up the
atmosphere at places like the Royal College Of Arts in London," he says.
Bhagwan Chavan lives and works from Chennai.
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"My painting style involves combining the harmony of colors and depth
achieved by the placement of transparent or opaque overtones by
controlling the intensity with viscous colours, all dealt in swift, sweeping
lines, spots and streaks."
Known for his deft bold strokes, Bhagwan S Chavan ---- who lives in
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