The Curator II
‘The Curator’ is a series of three works depicting the artist’s interpretation of the curator being like the holy trinity - the creator, the preserver and the destroyer. Undoubtedly revered, the artist pictures the curator on a pedestal almost looking down on what she surveys and chooses to select or reject, as the case may be. The word and authority of the curator is seldom questioned. And the future of the artist balances precariously in the hands of the curator who may decide on playing the role of either - the creator, the preserver or the destroyer!
Acrylic on canvas ( 36" X 48" )
Status: available
Country of Origin - India
ABOUT Pratap SJB Rana
Pratap SJB Rana succumbed to the call of his heart and left a thirty year career in the corporate sector to put brush to canvas. He brings a wonderful syncretic sensibility to his work which is influenced by his origins in Nepal and tenures across South East Asia and Sri Lanka.
Pratap's works are contemporary yet rooted in tradition. The use of bold colours reflects his passion for life, while the layering and play of brushstrokes bring out subtle nuances and rhythm. His paintings are rich in texture and depth and have a minimal approach to the subject, which is used to anchor attentio...
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