Inspirational Strokes

Musarrat Masters work is an exploration and celebration of nature, specifically horses and the female form. Her canvases exude energy and imagination, teem with colour and movement.

She draws on her thorough understanding of the subjects to create compositions that command attention and engage the viewer. Her maturity as an artist is evident in her handling of the subjects, she isn't simply drawing the forms, but using brush strokes and colour to portray movement, fluidity, gracefulness and strength.

Musarrat's style of painting oils on large format canvases is unique. It has evolved from being more representative in the early part of her career into semi-abstract forms. While at first glance her work is vaguely abstract, as the eye follows the powerful strokes distinct forms begin to emerge. The layered strokes slowly morph into the figures of horses heads or female bodies. Her paintings are easily understood and appreciated by anyone who encounters them.

Her more recent works have evolved into abstracted compositions of dancing figures moving fluidly across the canvas. The figures depict the grace of the female form which, combined with the movement and rhythm of dance, present dynamic compositions. Multiple intertwined limbs aim to capture the smooth and controlled balletic movement on the canvas.

A further series of cavasses aims to portray the tempestuous relationship between a horse and rider. Depicting the flexibility, balance and strength of both horse and rider, and interpreting the mind of the rider.

Painting no 1 depicts a moment of contemplation prior to training the unbridled horse; Painting 2 portrays the intense energy and struggle between horse and rider; Painting 3 is a celebration of success, the rider dancing in exaltation; Painting 4 depicts the horse and rider working in harmony at full gallop.

From: 16th to 22nd May 2022 "Inspirational Strokes" 25^th Solo Exhibition of paintings by Well-known Artist Musarrat Masters

Venue:

Jehangir Art Gallery
161-B, M.G.Road,
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001
Timing: 11am to 7pm

Mob:9822319269 / 9890714504