SOHAN QADRI- A PAINTER IN SEARCH OF SEED OF SPIRITUALITY
Kavita Singh
ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts July 23, 2022 DOI: 10.29121/shodhkosh.v3.i2.2022.164 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | The work argues that Sohan Qadri's Neo-Tantric art emerged from his early initiation into Tantra, yoga, and meditation under yogis, gurus, and Sufis, and from a lifelong spiritual quest, and it seeks to decode the symbolism and metaphors in his paintings while tracing the Neo-Tantric movement's 1960s origins and socio-political context. |
Abstract
Through this sincere endeavour, an effort has been made to represent in a proper perspective and systematic manner, the perceptions, concepts, and motivation behind the artistic journey of internationally renowned painter of Neo-Tantric art- Sohan Qadri. It also traces the development of Neo-Tantric art movement which started in 1960s, there by explaining the origin and socio-political environment involved in formulation of this genre. Due emphasis has been laid on tracing the journey of Sohan Qadri’s early initiation into Tantra, yoga and meditation under enlightened yogis, Gurus, and Sufis along with his life-long quest to savour the infinite expanse of mystic spiritualism. It also focuses on decoding the essence, symbolism and metaphors used in the creation of his works.