A few days back, the idea of minimalism got stuck into my head, because of reasons unknown and unsought. But what I liked most about this concept was the beauty of simplicity. Underrated, maybe cliche, but so powerful!
Now, 'Minimalism' is a big concept in the world of art, with a history that dates back to early 1960s when it was born in New York as a reaction against 'Abstract Expressionism' which again is another big theory of its own.
Since I don't intend to wander in those territories here, I just wanted to share the following paintings which for me are a very happy reminder that things of beauty, no matter how simple and 'un-complex', are a joy forever, and that beauty, indeed, lies in the simple things of life. These paintings use at the most 3-4 colors, and some very basic outlines.
Take a look:
Childlike..? Yes!
Naive..?? Yes again!
I am head over heels in love with the Childhood part of life, mine or anyone else's. No doubts then that G.K.Chesterton's quote: "when being a child stops being fun, then I will grow up" continues to be the ruling philosophy of my life.
"Childhood" is the most uncomplicated time in our lives, where anything and everything mesmerizes us. Everything is possible and doable, all dreams achievable and everyone lovable. There are no unnecessary strings in the mind and heart that may entangle the soul later on. There are no convictions formed by loaning other's opinions. Whatever is, is original and novel. All is pure and unadulterated, or at least that is how it appears to be, and life is bliss.
Isn't this how we really want our lives to be? Just Love, Laughter and Life. Simple, and therefore beautiful. Uncluttered, and therefore organized. Less, and therefore so much more!
Stay a child, everyone...!!!
Now, 'Minimalism' is a big concept in the world of art, with a history that dates back to early 1960s when it was born in New York as a reaction against 'Abstract Expressionism' which again is another big theory of its own.
Since I don't intend to wander in those territories here, I just wanted to share the following paintings which for me are a very happy reminder that things of beauty, no matter how simple and 'un-complex', are a joy forever, and that beauty, indeed, lies in the simple things of life. These paintings use at the most 3-4 colors, and some very basic outlines.
Take a look:
Childlike..? Yes!
Naive..?? Yes again!
I am head over heels in love with the Childhood part of life, mine or anyone else's. No doubts then that G.K.Chesterton's quote: "when being a child stops being fun, then I will grow up" continues to be the ruling philosophy of my life.
"Childhood" is the most uncomplicated time in our lives, where anything and everything mesmerizes us. Everything is possible and doable, all dreams achievable and everyone lovable. There are no unnecessary strings in the mind and heart that may entangle the soul later on. There are no convictions formed by loaning other's opinions. Whatever is, is original and novel. All is pure and unadulterated, or at least that is how it appears to be, and life is bliss.
Isn't this how we really want our lives to be? Just Love, Laughter and Life. Simple, and therefore beautiful. Uncluttered, and therefore organized. Less, and therefore so much more!
Stay a child, everyone...!!!
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