514 – Pancham
Subtlety titled the “Pancham”, the painting by a young Indian artist is appreciated by its ability to put the complex process of life in as simple way as possible. It brings forward the artistic inclination of the painter and still make a lasting impact on the viewer. A little complex to understand by the common man, it faces the danger of being branded as the infamous “Modern Art”
The painting is titled “Pancham” representing the five elements of the universe namely metal, water, wood, fire and Earth. The painting is made up of small lines in a group of five representing each element of the universe. The artist has taken efforts to limit the group to five short lines on a white background. The white here is significant as it depicts purity. Some of the lines are dark and some of them are drawn by light colour. The light colour are mostly surrounded by darker colour so that they can be seen. This signifies that for universe exist even due the different vices due to number of good people around even though they are in smaller number. The fact that such a complex idea can be depicted so easily shows the talent and inner belief of the painter.
Notice that each group of lines are made of 5 lines. The light colours are cleverly covered by darker colour to enhance the beauty of the light colours.
Now if you are still reading this, the above is total crap. Long time back when I sat sipping tea, Sheena, 11 year daughter of Vijay came and sat near me with her color pens. She gave me a paper and asked me to draw and she started drawing herself. I had not drawn anything since I drew circuit diagrams in my Engineering classes. So I stated drawing group of small lines keeping each group to 5 and I choose the number randomly. After I finished the painting, Sheena asked me “Uncle what is it?” I gave her the above explanation. She looked at me blankly and said “Mujhe kuch bhi nahi samja!” (I did not understand anything). I nodded approvingly and proudly looked at the picture I made. A real Modern art, I say! The only problem is which side faces up?
On a good note, Its Pancham (R D Burman’s) birthday today.
- Place: Home Amsterdam
- Date: 23 April 2006
- Camera: Olympus C760 UZ
- Focal Length: 12.1 mm
- Aperture: f/3.2
- Exposure Time: 1/60
- ISO: 200
5 comments on “514 – Pancham”
Leave a reply to Agasti Cancel reply
Kuch Kaho…
FlashBack 2025… on Red Earth FlashBack 2025… on Horizon FlashBack 2025… on Dry Dawn
उनाड 
hahahahaha 😀
that’s a good story u put through..almost believed it..we agree easily to something we can’t comprehend.
Too gud
goodness punds…..:)
good story.. but I like the painting better.. and I am serious..