Pure abstraction through instinct and emotion
Hemant Rao, a self-taught artist from the heartland of Madhya Pradesh, is known for his compelling abstract paintings that carry a quiet, meditative strength. Raised in a village near the spiritual town of Ujjain, Hemant's early life was immersed in nature, silence, and simplicity — a rhythm that deeply reflects in his art.
His works are devoid of literal references and instead rely on texture, movement, and shades of silence to evoke emotion. The absence of defined forms allows viewers to engage with his paintings on a deeply personal level, discovering their own meanings in every stroke. He believes abstraction is not a style but a state of being — fluid, intuitive, and evolving.
Hemant chose Chandigarh Art Gallery for its focus on authentic representation of contemporary Indian art. For him, the gallery felt like a space where serious art meets sincere appreciation — a platform that allows artists like him to be understood without explanation. It offered not just visibility, but a dialogue — between artist and viewer, tradition and modernity, silence and expression.