Jaya Javeri Painting Exhibition at Radisson Blu Plaza

My 17th solo painting exhibition showcases paintings from different series.

An underlying mood in all the works on display is a mood of playfulness, of fantasy, of childhood memories which take you back to a time of innocence.

Imaginary paper planes, butterflies, kites, games of hide and seek; jigsaw puzzles... all transport you into a world of childhood fantasy.

Predominant is the "HIDE AND SEEK" series with a playful and happy mood. Here children dart between bright forests, between blazing sunflower fields; they play in magnificent palaces and forts or hide between old pillars. They play in their own world of fantasy, sometimes with the mysterious child Krishna joining them in their innocent world. The diptych form of paintings in different sizes adds to this theme of fun.

"Look, I made Magic!"
These paintings look at the everyday world through the eyes of a child. The beauty around is that we take for granted is viewed with wonder by a child. They see the joys we often miss. As the child completes the jigsaw puzzle, the magic emerges. These paintings encourage you to look at what the world has to offer with fresh eyes and to then discover the beauty that appears.

The series of "FIRE IN THE SKY" is a dramatic series which captures the vibrant moods and colours of the sun using thick bold strokes in blazing reds, oranges, yellow and crimson .Magnificent forts, kites and forests are all framed against the fiery sky.

I continued my journey in each canvas exploring perspective and space .1 Invite the viewer to "Walk into" my canvas.

The eye is drawn into the depths of my subject - to explore the hidden nooks and the corners of temple halls, rows of carved pillars, deep calm forests and distant fields. Textures as well as light and shadow continue to be integral to my works.

I use mainly the palette knife to create varying textures.

Welcome into my happy innocent make - believe world....