Hello readers this time I am introuducing an artist whose life is art.Her paintings attracted many people
and now she is a famous artist. Her name is Sumana Choudari born in shillong i.e., in Meghalaya. At first I was confused about how to present her profile to you. So I decided to present it in her own words.
Sumana narrates about her art and paintings. Over the past thirteen years my determination to independently explore situations has shown me ways to communicate with my inner self. The changing face of eventualities in my life became a source of enquiry. They addressed issues of resistance to change and finally acceptance. My works by and large depict this personal world of composite experiences. The narrative portrayal questions the spatial element as found inside the human body, external landscape, in relationships, in geographical boundaries. Overall the definition of space finds predominant _expression wherein the struggle and search for freedom surfaces time and again. Every phase of my work reveals an autobiographical unfolding of aspirations, loneliness, despair and changing moods of relationships. While my earliest works communicate my idealistic concern for sustaining the gifts of mother earth; watercolor landscapes (1994-95), my later works of carved textured elephants on wood (2002) stated her angst against exploitation of the animal in temples. The vulnerability of the human body and search for personal identity encompassed most of my later watercolor series, inner landscape (1996-97) where I questioned the incongruity of divisions of societal framework. During the same period I developed upon a representational book of visual memoirs that brought together rhythms of life using acrylic on gesso board; Untitled Journey (1997), and Traveling show (1999-2000). In the latter I reveal the prevalent unrest in a woman’s mind whose presence is taken for granted. By using discarded material such as matchsticks, corrugated board, sheets, threads, rope and gunny sack the work emphasized a metaphorical dissent for insensitive action. I have further pained to observe the misuse of technology that aids gender discrimination and mindless killing. I wonder if such development can be termed constructive at all. In the process, my visual language retained certain elements that repeatedly addressed personal concerns; the red blob of colour that is constantly seen points to the eventuality of a blood clot in the brain. The enormity of personal loss is incomparable to the size of the clot. In my later works of mixed media on paper and canvas (2000, 2001, 2002) the prevailing imposition of vertical grids speaks of barriers, self imposed and otherwise. In contrast, the presence of the element of water attributes as a soothing balm to the mind and lyrical texturing acknowledges the healing presence of music In all we find a hope nurtured to undo and recreate a new world. The search continues for a free will and yet retains the nostalgia of security. The present series are an extension of my previous work to an extent. They investigate the fascinating relationship between science and art in relation to the human body. While exploring the interconnectedness between the physical and emotional, the predominant imagery captures the movement of the inner textures of skin, the brain, cells and other subjects. Not surprisingly, I once again led by a strong urge to unravel the internal processes. In many ways this series is a breakthrough of sentiment. From being a child to being a mother myself, the maternal perception takes over while answering questions of creation and of circumstantial differences in human nature between the exploiter and a saint., This process of seeking answers has affected the way I paint now. It has brought in new perspectives and opened up new vistas. Looking at life anew through a child's curious eye it feels as if I have become a child again. The lyrical simplicity of my presentation is symbolicf my keenness to find an answer to the complex layering of life. Address: No1. AMCO Layout, PO – Sahakarnagar, Banaglore – 560 092 Ph - 23620941 (m) 9880065092 sumana_ch2002@yahoo.com