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‘ONCE A POWERFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WATER COLOUR ARTIST…HE EXHIBITED HIS WATER COLOURS WITH A MASTERY OF FLOW, STROKES, TECHNIQUE AND CHARM’ MASTERFUL STROKES 24 MAR-APR 2006 SPACES
“SHADES OF CUBISM – YES - THAT IS WHAT SOME PEOPLE HAVE OBSERVED IN MY WORKS,” admits the self effacing artist, Shyam Lal Shrestha. It is obvious that Shrestha’s canvases - canvases with pleasingly modulated brush strokes - contain an unambiguous geometry. His works are easily distinguishable; the distinction due primarily to the endowment of concise broad strokes throughout his paintings. But this major distinctive factor could be short lived, for, as the artist says with a smile, “I have noticed that nowadays some young painters have started to imitate my style.” Well, this can only be regarded as one more indicator to emphasize his stature, for imitation is said to be the best form of flattery. Now, at the beginning of the sixth decade in his life’s journey, Shyam Lal has become a contemplative man, or rather, more contemplative than in his younger years. One can discern a definite air of far reaching wisdom in his silences. He does not speak much it seems, perhaps it is the artist in him that makes him so miserly in personal expression, for it could be that as an artist of long standing, he would prefer his standing among the human race to be defined by his many creative works. And rightly so, we must agree, because Shyam Lal Shrestha’s artistic talent is something that deserves bountiful accolades. It is not only his talent that has to be appreciated, his dedicated pursuit in the honing of the same has to be also recognized. Above: A work such as this confirms the artist’s mastery over his medium. Rich hues of yellow on Lokta paper canvas brings to light a beautiful texture. Left: Simple in concept, but imaginative in execution- that is what Shyam Lal’s paintings are all about. Shyam Lal still has a head full of flourishing hair and as well, a home full of happy family members. Two sons, Uttam and Rustom, a wife, and a mother live with him in his large modern mansion in a corner of the Baber Mahal area. His gallery, ‘Image Art Gallery’ is on the ground floor and has been designed internally in a neo classical hue. Hung on the walls are some of the SPACES MAR-APR 2006 25
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‘ONCE A POWERFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WATER COLOUR ARTIST…HE EXHIBITED HIS<br />
WATER COLOURS WITH A MASTERY OF FLOW, STROKES, TECHNIQUE AND CHARM’<br />
MASTERFUL<br />
STROKES<br />
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