Going big in a small way
Posted June 21st, 2018, 10:36 AM IST
Talking about his passion, Kiran says, “In 2005, I was working at an art gallery in Delhi. There I saw street artists who would write names on a single grain of rice and got inspired by them.”
A kid and Shilabalika of Belur Darpana Sundari
A kid and Shilabalika of Belur Darpana Sundari
Kiran didn’t have any professional training for the style; instead he taught himself. “After I got the inspiration, I practised on small objects and tried to create miniature paintings,” he reveals.
Mumbai local train and Khajuraho
Mumbai local train and Khajuraho
Creating miniature art is difficult in itself. But the other challenge Kiran faced in the later stages of his production was bringing his work to the audience. “I didn’t know how to display the art and that was a problem. But when I went overseas for some work, I learnt how the artists there displayed their work,” he says.
C.S.T-Mumbai and Village wrestling
C.S.T-Mumbai and Village wrestling
The 36-year-old painter has worked as a CG artist for big brands such as Sony pictures, Walt Disney, Universal Studios, etc before he found his niche in miniature artwork. Now, there’s no turning back!
However, it is not only his canvas that is unusual; the artist also uses unusual objects to paint his creations. “For miniature paintings, I usually prefer the likes of pebbles, coins, stones or other objects that attract me,” says Kiran.
Creating one miniature painting in itself is a daunting task, but Kiran is not threatened by it. In fact, he is ready to take on even bigger challenges in the future. “I would like to work on 1,000 miniature paintings and assemble them to create one large painting. I would like to have a thoughtful subject for this project,” he says.
According to Kiran, miniature art is not a new art form and has been practised in India for thousands of years. “Miniature art has been practised in India probably since the time of the Mughals. But with the popularity of contemporary art and modern styles, the old styles are forgotten. They are not seen these days because people are not interested in miniature art anymore. Since it is a very old art form, the craze has died down and modern art is preferred,” says Kiran, who is trying his best to revive miniature art.
Another reason the art form is on a decline could be the immense concentration, patience and time required to create these paintings, which are as small as the tip of a pen. “It depends on the object and subject. Even the smallest one takes five to six days to complete,” says Kiran, adding, “Sometimes if the paint crosses over, then we have to repaint it. We sometimes also need to hold our breath while painting the finer details. If there is too much colour on the brush, it can ruin the entire painting.”
The artist has exhibited his art in various places like Mumbai and Delhi and has also showcased his work internationally. “Miniature artwork creates curiosity among viewers. When they get closer and see the intricate details, they get amazed,” he signs off.
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