In Hinduism, worshippers associate with the form of the deity, more than they do with the details of the god’s face. We also identify the gods with some of the props that are synonymous with them, for example, Krishna and his flute, Balaji and his shrine. This has been aptly captured by artist DLN Reddy, through his recent works of pointillism. In his 12 paintings that adorn the walls at Sarala’s Art World Gallery, even if you can’t clearly make out the faces of the deities, you can still understand which god is depicted in each painting. The dot patterns make one feel that the deity is hidden behind the multiple, yet transparent layers. The three paintings of lord Balaji on display captures different moods with excellent ways of colour usage. Most of the paintings give one the feeling of standing at a sanctum, immediately transforming us to a place of worship. The bright green painting of Lord Krishna playing his flute, with speckles of black and pink, lets your imagination run wild. However, one can’t help but look for facial features in these paintings, and it is the same when it comes to his five sketches on paper, as well.While DLN Reddy’s works have wholly captured his passion for deities, paintings of his daughters — Malavika Reddy and Anusha Reddy — explore the faces of women. Anusha’s pastels, in a soothing combination of hues, exhibit the silhouettes of various faces in different dimensions. Each painting differs from others in distinct ways, with minor objects such as nose rings and a burqua-covered head adding tremendously to the deflections. Whereas, Malavika’s pastels largely focus on facial expressions. Large eyes and blushing cheeks occupy the frames. A closer look at the painting will reveal that the entire painting is a collage of smaller paintings. From a distance, one may not believe that they are looking at a painting of a woman from the other side of a window. The works are all on display at Sarala’s Art World, off Cenotaph Road, till August 31.
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