Untitled 1975

This untitled painting was made by Jagdish Swaminathan, we don't know when, or what with. But, from what I can see, the artist has created a landscape using simple shapes and a warm, earthy palette. The texture is so interesting here, the hills are rendered with delicate, almost feathery strokes, which give them a soft, organic feel. Look closer and you can see the layering of colour, a kind of cross-hatching, that builds up the form. The floating object in the center has a similar treatment. What I find especially compelling is how Swaminathan balances the abstract and representational. The composition is pared-down, almost geometric, yet there's still a sense of depth and atmosphere. Swaminathan's approach reminds me a little of Agnes Martin, both artists create contemplative spaces through simple forms. Ultimately, this painting invites us to slow down and consider our relationship with nature, and the magic that can be found in the everyday. It's a reminder that art is as much about asking questions as it is about providing answers.