Eleena Banik debuted in the contemporary art scene over a decade ago with a series of abstract expressionistic paintings that invited viewers to contemplate mainstream modernism in a feminist light.
Through the use of contrasting textures and materials, Eleena creates art that conveys myriad layers of meaning and feeling. Her large canvases, rich with additive, expressionistic marks and bold lines have a strong epic presence. Her work’s dark obsessions operate internally in the viewer, playing on their psyche, their own doubts, fears and prejudice.
Still in her thirties, and a graduate of Vishva Bharati University, Santiniketan, Eleena has already covered much ground with 28 solo exhibitions, numerous group shows and a considerable body of work to her credit, commenting on most issues of contemporary interest ranging from violence to environment. While feminist concerns and sexuality continue to be the undercurrents for much of her distinct work, “Journey through a time of terror” (118 x 54in.) voices a protest against the violence and terrorism in the world. The iconography of three rickshaw pullers displays the ravages of time and pain. A crescent moon, crows on the hoods of carriages, a decapitated human head on a seat, pale expressions and twisted body language of the rickshaw pullers unfolds volcanic turmoil of human tragedy.
6 comments:
I'm impressed by the rich usage of color and texture. The piece definitely invokes feelings of turmoil and strife while depicting the figures in a manner reminiscent of a Greek diptych. Very nice
It is so nice to see this article I met Eleena last year she is a delightful person.
Nothing quite like the pain of the underclass for some juicy visual tidbits
This work is so impressive I recently saw the original it's a incredible work of art.
There is a lot to the work she brings to the table
What a beautiful piece! There is such a bold use of color.
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