Mrugajal: A Cognizant Mirage
Sachin Tekade’s incisions are delicate whispers, his folds an exquisite caress, awakening the dormant power of this single plane and transmuting it into a magnificent medium for artistic expression. Over a decade he mined a world of ethereal beauty in the humblest of canvases - paper. Every curl and crease, every shimmer of light, tells stories of his artful mastery, creating a magical interplay between form and void. Tekade's works joyfully celebrate the ability of simplicity to create transcendence, allowing the viewer to enter an enchanted universe of visual poetry. This solo exhibition is a luminous reflection of his latest creation, one where the harmony of white and black stands out radiantly, poignantly amplifying the opposition of ignorance (agyan) and wisdom (gyan), all while inviting us to pursue the captivating evanescence of beauty.
Yet, “Mrugajal” beckons us to traverse the vastness of Tekade’s innermost imaginings. In this work, he treads into the jet-black abyss of paper, embarking on a journey that promises fine detail and complex allure. With an impressive command of his craft, he delicately manipulates intricate forms from the shadows of black paper. These abstract shapes are both hypnotic and mysterious – a poetic exploration of what lurks within the depths of the unknown, bearing witness to the enigmatic beauty of ignorance. The mesmerizing play of black and white in "Mrugajal" is more than just an artistic beauty; it is reflective of the enduring dichotomy between knowledge and ignorance. Light and shadow, clarity and obscurity, weave together in perfect harmony to emphasize the exploration of the human quest for wisdom. The captivating contrast between these two magnificent hues evoke a poetic journey into the delicate balance of enlightenment and mystery that defines our perception of the world.
The magical incisions and folds of Mrugajal weave a bewitching tale, with Tekade's daring vision creating an illusion that captivates the eye. Like those chasing the ultimate beauty, they invited viewers to marvel at the multifaceted nature of perception and contemplate the reality of the surface and beyond. Double-sided frames unfold like a mysterious mirage, playing games with the eye and awakening us to new facets of understanding.
Sachin Tekade's "Mrugajal" beckons us to traverse the realm of the unknown, probing the paradox between knowledge and naivety, and contemplating an impalpable beauty that enraptures our senses. His artistry transcends mere form into philosophical introspection, reflecting both fleetingness and permanence, recognized and obscure, across his fragile paper canvas.
Premjish Achari | 2023
