Lot#5 || George K (b. 1950)
BORN IN FAITH
(2007)
Oil on canvas
36.00 x 48.00 in
Estimate ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,000
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Mumbai
Private Collection Mumbai
DESCRIPTION
George K., a business professional turned artist, brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work, which includes sculpture, painting, and photography. His creative practice is deeply rooted in his photographic compositions. George K.'s paintings are introspective explorations of human existence. His subject matter is often local and human-centered, portraying vibrant scenes of daily life such as vendors, priests, and ordinary people. These images are further defined with text or verse, adding depth and context. He begins by digitally photographing an image, then translates it into an oil painting, often with altered colours. The final step involves adding layers of text and graffiti, creating a rich interplay of imagery and words. His paintings are characterised by their realistic style, layered with postmodern graffiti. This particular work reflects his keen sense of observation and his ability to capture split-second emotions, translating them into a complex, philosophical narrative on canvas. The central figure, combined with repeated verses or words, creates a powerful visual mantra.
George K., a business professional turned artist, brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work, which includes sculpture, painting, and photography. His creative practice is deeply rooted in his photographic compositions. George K.'s paintings are introspective explorations of human existence. His subject matter is often local and human-centered, portraying vibrant scenes of daily life such as vendors, priests, and ordinary people. These images are further defined with text or verse, adding depth and context. He begins by digitally photographing an image, then translates it into an oil painting, often with altered colours. The final step involves adding layers of text and graffiti, creating a rich interplay of imagery and words. His paintings are characterised by their realistic style, layered with postmodern graffiti. This particular work reflects his keen sense of observation and his ability to capture split-second emotions, translating them into a complex, philosophical narrative on canvas. The central figure, combined with repeated verses or words, creates a powerful visual mantra.
PUBLISHED
Born In Faith, Apparao, 2009 pg. 120
