Knife Art

Title: Knife Art

Size: 18" x 24"

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Type: Abstract Art

 

Ahida Sarmai's "Knife Art" is a mesmerizing abstract painting measuring 18" x 24", created with acrylic on canvas. Classified as abstract art, the piece showcases a harmonious blend of three colours with varying shades and overlaying textures, skillfully executed using the hatching technique. The artwork is elegantly presented in a golden frame with yellow borders, adding a touch of sophistication. The canvas is dominated by a rich purple background, adorned with a golden coat that seamlessly intertwines with the purple hues, almost consuming it. The golden colour gracefully descends from the top, covering the canvas just below the halfway mark. At the top of this golden background, bold vertical lines in gold, applied with a palette knife, extend down to occupy the upper 1/3rd of the painting. Moving to the bottom of the canvas, purple-black strokes, also executed with a palette knife, ascend vertically against the purple background. Intriguingly, golden undertones in the background intermingle with these vertical purple strokes, travelling from behind to the front, creating a captivating visual effect. Notably, the purple strokes are longer than the golden strokes of the palette knife, ascending in a deliberate order from right to left. Upon contemplation, the observer senses a depiction reminiscent of vertical buildings in purple, merging with a golden-coloured sky. The composition evokes the image of a cityscape, where vibrant purple structures interact with a celestial, golden backdrop. In Ahida Sarmai's perspective, the art piece conveys a powerful message about the inclusivity of diverse individuals within a harmonious golden society — a celebration of the "Joy of Inclusion." This expression on canvas serves as Sarmai's artistic narrative, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty found in the diversity of people coming together in unity.