SACHIN TEKADE
Reincarnation or rebirth is the transmigration of the soul from one body to another. This thought has its genesis in the Bhagwat Gita, a seminal Indian treatise. Sachin Tekade’s work here maps this metaphorically as he uses the symbolism of the Moon and its phases to illuminate this larger truth. From the waxing crescent to the full moon: the artist creates a visual hierarchy to illustrate the cyclical nature of human life. The elemental phases of the moon seen here demonstrate the migratory journey of the soul. The artist believes that everything in nature is recurrent. He effortlessly carves circular contours sprinkled with minuscule units of squares to weave a mystical tale. The subtle eruptive landscape of his works replicates lunar-scapes. His preoccupation with the color white refers to the soul’s sojourn. The minuteness of his art refers to a complex cognitive process. The artist’s visual language has become increasingly minimal. In its entirety, this series embraces tranquility and continuum of life.