Abhishek Kumar makes paintings and drawings. By working abstractly he investigates the dynamics of landscape, including the manipulation of its effects and the limits of spectacle based on our assumptions of what landscape means to us. Rather than presenting a factual reality, an illusion is fabricated to conjure the realms of our imagination.
1) Which art movement do you consider most influential on your practice?
Abstract Expressionism.
2) Where do you go and when to make your best art?
I work on my studio's terrace in full of sunlight, I am used to working outdoors.
3) How do you describe your 'creative process'?
I go with the random sketches from my sketchbook, I always arrange 2-3 small sketches to make a final one then I start colours on canvas.
4) Which artist, living or deceased, is the greatest inspiration to you?
Claude Monet works are the greatest inspiration for me and my art.
5) If you weren't an artist, what would you do?
I would be a chef, I love cooking.
6) What do you listen to for inspiration?
I listen to pop music.
7) If you could own one artwork, and money was no object, which piece would you acquire?
I would like to acquire Water Lilies by Claude Monet.
8) If your dream museum or collection owner came calling, which would it be?
Tate Museum, London.
9) What is your key piece of advice for artists embarking on a fine art or creative degree today?
Hard work and consistency is the key to success.
11) If you could hang or place your artwork in one non-traditional art setting, where would that be?
At Lady Gaga's house, I am the big fan of her.
12) What was the biggest lesson your university course or time studying taught you?
The cubism art lesson and practical has fully changed my thought process about art.
13) And finally, if we were to fast forward 10 years, where would we find you?
At the same place painting in my studio, I love this trip.
