Iftikar Ahmed

Artists of the week

Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists.  Each week, two new artists are featured, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for artists to share their vision and voice with a wider audience.

1. Radhika Kacha

Radhika Kacha has a deep appreciation for life with natural beauty and the complexity of human emotions. Her art reflects her fascination with the ever-changing sky which she sees as a symbol of Impermanence. She believes that the changing colours of the sky throughout the day mirror the ephemeral nature of our lives, and that it is through art that we can capture and celebrate this for Radhika, each stroke of her brush is an expression of the fleeting emotions we experience in our daily lives. She understands that emotions are powerful and important, but fleeting, and she tries to capture this in her work. Using shadows, tints and tones, she creates a constant flow of images, representing the ephemeral nature of everything on earth. Radhika’s work celebrates the impermanence of life and reminds viewers of the importance of nurturing the present moment. Through his paintings, she believes she can evoke wonder and appreciation for the beauty of the world and inspire others to embrace the transitory nature of life With a sensitivity to colour and a deep understanding of the human experience. Radhika’s artistic vision has taken over aesthetically and emotionally. She invites viewers to join her on a journey through the ever-changing sky and discover beauty in its impermanence. Through her art, she hopes to inspire others to embrace the present moment and find joy and wonder in the ever-changing world around us.

2. Jithin Jayakumar

Jathin’s artistic practice focuses on conflicts over survival on Earth. One of the topics he explores is the inclusion of animals in religious celebrations. It is an interesting topic because it raises questions about the intersection of the spiritual and the natural world. Through his art, he examines how different cultures have incorporated animals into their religious practices and how this reflects their understanding of humans’ relationship with the natural world.  Another topic he explores is an urban planning and industrial waste management. This is an integral issue that is becoming increasingly important in our modern world as we deal with the environmental impacts of urbanization and industrialization. Through his artwork, he also explores ways in which cities can be designed to be more sustainable or how we can better manage our waste to reduce our impact on the environment isolation and selfishness in the modern world. This issue becomes increasingly important as our society becomes increasingly connected through technology but in a fragmented and personalized way. The ways in which this isolation and selfishness can be dealt with, or how we can be more empathetic and connected with each other are the recurring themes in Jithin’s artwork. Local guidelines and religious boundaries are important issues in his art. These stories raise questions about the relationship between individual freedom and collective responsibility and about the role of religion in shaping our values and beliefs.