M NARAYAN (ARTIST)

M. Narayan’s paintings depict a zestful life. The lavishness of colours evokes celebrations and he bonheur. He reiterates through his painting that bright bold colours like turmeric yellow, kumkum red, Indigo blue, parrot green and Saffron orange capture the ethos of India. Defining this country given its diversity is always challenging. Narayan captures two of its distinct aspects in this body of work. One is the rustic, humble people and life in the remote areas in Karnataka. The other is the contrasting world of the equestrian sport of polo that engage a few privileged in Urban India.