RAASLEELA (fun with Geometry)

This geometric composition  was created to break away from my routine expressions of sureal , nature and abstract paintings.  I chose THE RAASLEELA.... for its compositional drama....and the combination of Indian Mythology and geometry ....goes very well I thought.

I tried to use  a strict geometric language, limited palette and consistent yet sophisticated compositional format. The  illusion of depth or flatness, all achieved by employing directional brushwork and few variations in surface finish.

 I created the HARD-EDGED forms....of Krishna ....and the Gopis by  out lining them with dark lines .....and extented them in  of varying  angles and width producing multiple fields of form and color that play against one another.

I used the bright indian colours to contrast with the pastels to provide the FUSION in the composition.  The circles of brilliant green was added to apply some weight and movement to this  geometric abstraction!!!!!.