Bengaluru, Jan 6 (Representative) In the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, the Mahabharat stands as an enduring epic, weaving together the destinies of the Kuru dynasty, particularly the fateful clash between the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War. At its core, the Mahabharat encompasses tales of valour, morality, and eternal cosmic balance. The Mahabharat Series by Swamy CJ is not just a collection of paintings but a vivid narration of this timeless saga.Swamy, a seasoned management professional with over 27 years of corporate experience and a profound passion for art, embarked on this creative journey in 2018, culminating in over 178 exotic to-frame Mahabharat paintings. After unveiling The Mahabharat Series, Swamy said, “I am thrilled that my devoted five-year effort in meticulously crafting 178 frame-to-frame Mahabharat series oil paintings, each measuring 24 by 30 inches, reflects my artistic mastery and commitment, surpassing the timeline of the previous artist, Giampaolo Tomasetti from Italy. “Despite dedicating a comparable duration to studying Indian culture and Mahabharat history, the Italian artist took approximately 12 years (5 years for study and 7 years for painting the epic) to create only 25 Mahabharat paintings on large canvases. Indeed, Giampaolo Tomasetti serves as my inspiration in achieving this level of success.” Swamy, with a dual identity as a management professional and an ardent yoga practitioner, brings a unique perspective to his artistic endeavours. His deep appreciation for Indian culture and Mahabharat history is reflected in his meticulous artworks.
Each painting, with a unique size of 24” by 30” inches, unveils a different facet of the Mahabharat narrative. The beauty of these paintings is that the story of Mahabharat can fit in a single art gallery making it a spectacular visual experience for visitors who wish to immerse themselves in this epic journey.Spanning five years, Swamy’s dedication surpasses the timeline of a previous artist Tomasetti from Italy, who spent a comparable duration studying Indian culture and Mahabharat history. The Italian artist took around 7 years to make a mere 25 Mahabharat paintings on large canvas while Swamy brings up a mesmerising collection of 178 unique-sized exotic landscape canvas paintings which differ in styles. Swamy employs various oil painting styles, including Chiaroscuro, scrambling, Glazing, Grisaille, realism, wet-on-wet (Alla-Prima), wet-on-dry, etc., to intricately capture the essence of the Mahabharat on canvas. Accompanying the paintings, Swamy narrates the Mahabharata story in 39 captivating episodes on YouTube. The soundtrack, composed by Prakash Hegde, adds a melodic layer to this artistic journey. The Mahabharat Painting Prints will be available for purchase on the auspicious day of Makara Sankranti, January 14, on www.swamyarts.com.Simultaneously, the YouTube series will premiere on the @Swamychannel. Subscribe to the YouTube channel (@Swamychannel) for an immersive experience of the greatest and timeless epics of India.