Sushil Nimbark

This artwork presents a richly layered and complex visual narrative that merges abstract expressionism with surrealist collage. Dominated by deep blues, earthy tones, and pale yellows, the composition is centred around a glowing light source—perhaps a lantern or a symbolic vessel—held amidst a sea of expressive blue hands reaching toward it. These hands emerge from a photographic image embedded into the painting, where a man, possibly a preacher or storyteller, stands against a cinematic backdrop. Above this central scene, fragmented faces, geometric textures, and cryptic symbols swirl together, suggesting themes of memory, identity, or the fragmented nature of consciousness. The upper portion of the piece feels chaotic, with scribbled forms, layered textures, and an almost ghostly figure staring out from the shadows, while the bottom is grounded by calligraphic motifs and earthy textures. The interplay between photographic realism and painterly abstraction invites viewers to reflect on how narratives—personal, spiritual, or historical—are constructed from fragments of memory, vision, and myth. The piece, though visually dense, evokes a powerful sense of inner searching and transcendent storytelling