Vibes: Enlightened Painting

My name is Shyam Rele and I am a trained biomedical scientist, nanotechnologist and innovator by profession. As a scientist I have always wondered how could I practice art. Rationalizing mixing chemicals and reagents for developing drugs/vaccines and processes comes naturally to me and is second nature; but how do I integrate the subconscious and bring together elements of science to art and chemistry of colors to symmetry, texture, form and space? They seem like polar opposites - one data-driven, the other driven by emotion, perception of sense, feeling and yet very necessary for each other’s coexistence! Being a scientist focused on cutting edge research, I have always been driven to explore, understand and design and develop solutions for the unknown. While scientifically, this led to design of experiments and analysis, artistically this has manifested in me synthesizing and exploring relationships of forms and symmetry, patterns and textures and engaging them with colors resulting in abstraction capable of some sort of deeper emotional meaning, understanding and feeling. Majority of my paintings have therefore evolved from a subconscious sensibility and internal thought process that is transcending, colorful and yet simple, evocative and resonating. On a personal level, my art work was also fueled by an emotional and creative impulse to teach art/painting to my 6 year daughter some years back with the motivation to engage her in fun activities and bring out her creative juices and make her aware of her surroundings and senses. While I am not a formally trained artist, the core of my art is inspired and influenced by simplicity in abstraction, shapes, forms, symmetry, images, colors, textures and complexity in nature, science and the world around and how these individual components blend together cohesively and form a core relationship to the self. My art collection is therefore named “Vibes of Resonance” Modern Abstract Art Creations. I use materials such as acrylics, house paint, gesso, gloss varnish, mixed media (sheetrock/plaster, molding paste), patterned shapes such as legos, doilies, stamps etc. Creating art brings joy to my life and I would like to add value and bring joy to the lives of others.