Description:

GULAM RASOOL SANTOSH (1929-1997) "TANTRIK"


Signed on frame on verso, 1988
Watercolour on Sheet


21.5 x 14.5 inches


Acquired directly from the artist by a British Collector


Footnotes:


Gulam Rasool Santosh, an unassuming trailblazer in the realm of Indian art, stands as a
pivotal figure within the neo-tantra movement, alongside luminaries like Biren De and Sohan
Qadri. Self-taught and initially engaged in painting landscapes in his native Kashmir,
Santosh's artistic journey took a transformative turn when he caught the discerning eye of S.
H. Raza. This fortuitous encounter facilitated his enrolment at the prestigious Maharaja
Sayajirao University in Baroda, where he became a disciple of the renowned artist N. S.
Bendre.


In the initial phase of his career, Santosh delved into the realms of figurative and abstract
art, aligning himself with the artistic sensibilities of the Indian Progressives. However, a
profound shift in his artistic direction occurred in 1964 when he underwent a mystical
experience within the sacred confines of the Amarnath cave. This transcendent encounter
acted as a catalyst, propelling Santosh into the profound study and practice of tantra,
rendering him not only an artist but a dedicated yogi.From that transformative moment until
his passing in 1997, G. R. Santosh committed his life to the pursuit of tantra, becoming a
devoted practitioner of meditation and the esoteric art form. His ever-deepening awareness
and consciousness found their expression in his paintings, imbuing them with a transcendent
quality. Santosh's unique approach to art was rooted in his profound tantric insight, where
he perceived colour as a manifestation of light. This perspective infused his works with a
luminous quality, making colour itself a dominant and influential force in his oeuvre.

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