Changing the art game
Manama : Painting is a wonder form of art, evincing one’s self onto a canvas. But for Sumana Malakar, art is an illusion that shelters the individual in order to lead them throughout life.
Now through an art exhibit at Art Rotana, Amwaj, her paintings aims to make her artistic development better appreciated. Visitors to the exhibit are treated to some paintings which explore myths and rituals, creating an unconscious state within them.
Sumana Malakar,is a visual artist based in Bahrain known for her brilliantly painted canvases depicting human emotions. Sumana has been living in Bahrain for eleven years and is currently a teaching assistant at St. Christopher School. DT News speaks to Sumana on her journey as an artist.
‘Idha’ - The Insight
Sumana takes her art form in both figurative and abstract styles. With strong surreal influences, she creates a universal harmony through her works. “ I have named my art works as ‘Idha’ which means insight. I believe that everyone perceives art in their own way and it is important to have a sense of intuition, conveying the spirit of the place or subject and an assured touch,”she says.
Style and Inspiration
“I do have my own style of knife stroke and colour schemes. Abbas Almosawi (a veteran artist in Bahrain) is my
role model and my great source of inspiration to whom I give credit to whatever I have achieved in painting till date,”she tells. Her favourite subject is human face and its emotions.
“I love painting horses as well. It gives me a sense of freedom. Since I have been in Bahrain for over a decade, my inspirations has always been horses. I think horses have an important space in the culture and heritage of Bahrain,” she tells adding that her family was always there to support her.
Exhibitions
Malakar’s work has been displayed and ardently acquired by art buffs in the Middle East and in India.
“I have taken part in many group exhibitions in Bahrain and bagged few prizes in couple of competitions. I have taken part in group exhibitions in Al Ali Art Fest, Al Rewaq group exhibitions, Qal’at al-Bahrain group exhibitions and American Women Association art and photography exhibition, Art Exhibition “Faces and Horses” at Bahrain Financial Harbour, East and West tower. I prefer solo exhibition because through your solo exhibitions you can reach easily to your viewer and can convey your message.”
Sumana believes that her ultimate goal as an artist is to give the viewer a sense of familiarity and closer aquittance to life experiences.
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