Devajyoti Ray

Devajyoti Ray

1974 Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

Artwork By Devajyoti Ray

Devajyoti Ray’s work does not require any external help to view, a triumph of simplicity yet lucid in its presentation, the images wait to enter into a dialogue with the viewer. Though it appears simple, the depth of his understanding is visible in the vivid portrayal of his images springing out from the canvases in poetic fervors. The use of colors to bring out the subtlety of his work is outstanding. His experiences with different mediums and styles over a period of time, experimentations and maturity as a thinking artist enabled him to create his works in the style of pseudo realism, where he is at total ease to express to the viewer.... the captured nuances set in daily life evoking nostalgic memories. The composition of jugalbandi where the flautist and the accompanist attain a perfection that is cherished by the aesthete. The compassion of the couple for the goat, the contemplation of the young girl, so common to be identified with, the conversation of the two adults, the transcending of the mridangam player all bear testimony to these unique works combining simplicity with a vivid sensitivity and a visual treat for the viewer. Devajyoti’s pseudo realistic works is definitely a fresh infuse in the art scenario.

Robinson
Art Appreciator

Devajyoti is one of the emerging talents, who had started under the tutelage of Shri B R Panesar in Kolkata (1993). He has since then diversified into many streams doing water colours, oil on canvas, installations and now acrylic on canvas. However, what has propelled him to the forefront of Indian art-scene is his new style of Pseudo realism where colours of fantasy mingle into offbeat shapes to create a realistic illusion. His Pseudo realistic works have been widely appreciated by various art critics in print media.

My primary preoccupation is with colours and shapes. I have painted on various issues that concern today’s generation. Yet every time I approached a subject, I always tried to give it a pseudo real perspective.
Pseudo realism is not just a way of approaching reality via abstraction; it is also a commentary on today’s world. Everything around us in way is pseudo real. Sartre had said, "year after year, a monkey’s mask on a monkey’s face". Sarte had not survived till 2000. Otherwise he would have added, “and now monkeys want other monkeys to believe that they are monkeys."
The world had always been real, but pseudo real is the world of our imagination, where we love to stay, project our ideas and thrive. I paint that reality.
I use colours of my choice, which happens often to be the choice of my viewers. Yet with such abstract bold colours, I aim to create to believable comprehendible reality. I hope I am successful in what I want to do.

Devajyoti Ray