Madan Lal

A graduate of Fine Arts from College of Art, Chandigarh, 1986, Madan Lal is an acclaimed artist with many accolades and successful exhibitions to his name. To him painting is like a dialogue with the canvas. Immersing in the mysticism of Sufi poetry inspired him to weave his own poetry through art, exploring the complexities of human relationships using colors as a medium of expression. Sufism is deeply seeped into Punjabi literature and coming from a small town in Punjab, this spiritualism comes across in his painting evidently.

His paintings began a shift from abstract concepts towards a relatively tangible expression in urban musing. Chandigarh city has had a deep influence in his art as he started his journey as a student here. Over the years, he has established himself as a global artist and become more experimental. The influence of Cubism is distinct in his later works.

The artists trademark bright colors come together beautifully to convey the emotional crest and trough of a piece of music with richness in form, style and spirit. The portrayal of his figures is influenced by miniature art and the cave-paintings of Ajanta.