Untitled Painting

Gavin Kochar chose to step into the world of art with the pseudonym Gavalav. Educated as a cosmetic scientist & being a self taught artist he understands the philosophy of creation through experimentation earnestly. Each piece is his experiment, making every brush stroke, colour, texture and affect intentional. He believes the emotional, spiritual & the etheric energies of humans are not confined to the conventional shape of the human body. As a result his works depict abstract figures or un-objective portraits. His artworks dwell on the ideology of self-reflection or “ Mirrors “. The portraits present in these works are all in the form of textural line-art & the abstract brush- strokes within the body represent emotions or more aptly its turmoil. The pop colours of the work attract the viewer & force him to dwell beyond the boundaries of sight. Almost like an intuitive mirror, it makes them realize their current subconscious state.