Manish Sharma

Manish Sharma

Author/Artist :Manish Sharma Title :Manish Sharma Size :12 x 12 inches

The artwork unfolds against a nearly black background, creating a stark and mysterious stage. At the top, a golden chandelier hangs prominently, detailed and ornate, standing in sharp contrast to the more fluid surroundings. Its elegance suggests a sense of past grandeur, now suspended in fading memory. Behind the figure, a subdued yellow-green damask or floral motif appears, evoking the texture of aged fabric or vintage wallpaper. This pattern is fragmented, smudged, and partially hidden, evoking age, decay, and forgotten beauty. In the centre, a dark blotch of brown and black obscures much of this background, intensifying the sense of loss.

On the right, bold swirls of deep blue roll like clouds of smoke, bringing energy and movement into the scene. Opposite them, on the left, delicate teal floral shapes drift softly, intertwining with the darkness and partially veiling the patterned backdrop. Together, these elements suggest both fragility and resilience. The painting’s essence lies in its dynamic balance between clarity and ambiguity, structure and disorder.The chandelier, with its precise golden lines, symbolizes structure and elegance, while the fading patterns and amorphous clouds speak of time, impermanence, and dissolution.

The mood is melancholic yet captivating, layered with mystery and quiet reflection. It seems to meditate on memory, the endurance of beauty, and the inevitable shadow of decay.

Manish Sharma

Size : 12 x 12 inches

Manish Sharma