Artists Profile
Nareen Nath
(B. 1937)Nareen Nath, born in Maharashtra in 1937, is a distinguished Indian artist known for his color field abstraction and innovative use of color. He began his fine arts education in Indore, earning a Diploma from the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai in 1960. Nath has received accolades from the Lalit Kala Akademi and the Government of Madhya Pradesh, with his works featured in prominent collections like the Lalit Kala Akademi, National Gallery of Modern Art, and the Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation.
Nath’s art is marked by gentle gradations of color, with a central focus on a single dominant hue that forms the foundation of each composition. This primary color is often used in varying shades and tones, with small, fluid outcrops of solid forms floating within a vast, liquid-like space. The result is a sense of expansiveness and openness, suggesting a larger, uncontained reality.
His style is minimalist, using muted colors and subtle contrasts that invite deep emotional engagement. The absence of strong contrasts allows the work to breathe, creating a serene, meditative effect. Nath’s compositions evoke a sense of infinity, connecting the viewer to a cosmic scale while maintaining a quiet, introspective energy.
Nath’s color field abstractions continue to captivate with their simplicity and profound depth, inviting the viewer to experience a deeper emotional and spiritual connection with the work.
