when this key sketch gets real tongue is fork hen is cock
when this key sketch
gets real my baby eagle's dream comes true
Drawings by Natesh
Blaft Publications
India
It is hard to describe this unusual but evocative book
illustrated by Natesh, a Chennai based artist. While he is much better known
for his installation artworks and colorful paintings, which have recently been
exhibited, this is a selection of fine art ink drawings.
It is clear these images are influenced by the Surrealistic
movement, they mutate between an amazing array of forms with humans, animals
and objects transforming from one thing into another. At times it is hard to
actually define what is being shown as they appear different from various
angles and even seem to change between viewings.
There is a “unconscious” theme throughout the world exploring
sexuality, taboo, passion and the nature of desire. It is quite surprising what
can be done with very simple line art and this selection of some seventy ink
drawings is well worth getting hold of.