The Bowl

Buddha, for me is not just a saint or a religious leader, he is one whose form has melted down into the innocent smile of every human being as a motherly touch. In a long journey of three decades, I have done series of works on Buddha's consciousness.
Now, I have focused on the 'Bowl' as a metaphor which was unnoticed unlike his words. The Bowl is full of completeness and extols the virtues of acceptance, rejection and satisfaction. To me the Bowl is the metaphor of Emptiness.
In my new series of works the two forms of the Bowl is significantly used, the Closed and the Open Bowl. These images have helped me introspect with a new dimension.

"The attention to the reassuring, tranquil silence attained amidst the noisy chaos of reality has resulted in the now vast formats of Murthy's acrylics on canvas. Their structure and colour scheme enhance the impact of expansive spaces as well as the contrast of light and dark areas while leading it towards a nuanced connectedness and interdependence"

Marta Jakimowicz
Renowned Art Critic, Bengaluru, India

"In his work, Art and Philosophy meet canvas, transporting the viewer to a quiet almost silent, contemplative state even as the eye is drawn to the delightful balance of colors, its many layers and lines. The effortless brushstrokes reflect simplicity and economy of motion; at the same time being a gentle, exploration of space within and without, reminiscent of greats such as Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, in the rendering of his "color fields".

Gomathi Suresh
Owner, Director, Gallery Manora, Bengaluru, India