In the intimate dance between chaos and rhythm, artist Ravi Morya finds his true self. Within the confines of his studio, he becomes a perpetual motion, ceaselessly traversing from one corner to another, eschewing stillness with an unyielding fervor. His artistic journey unfolds as a chaotic odyssey, a pilgrimage through the realms of messiness, unpredictability, and the unplanned.
Morya’s studio is a crucible where chaos is not an adversary but a trusted ally, a conduit for self-discovery. This relentless movement, this fervent desire to reach an elusive destination, becomes a transformative process. Through the act of painting, Morya unravels the intricacies of his identity, navigating the uncharted territories of his own being.
Morya uses a special toolkit—paper collages, paints, and a variety of materials—to create this disorganised symphony, which serves as his medium of expression. As a witness to this creative upheaval, the canvas takes on the form of a repository for layers upon layers of paper, each stratum painstakingly arranged to preserve the delicate balance between chaos and rhythm.
Morya’s work is a rebellion against the structured and the planned, a celebration of spontaneity and the unbridled. The chaos he introduces is not a disorderly disruption but a vibrant, pulsating force that propels his artistic narrative forward. The layers of paper collages become a visual representation of this tumultuous relationship, each piece contributing to the evolving dialogue between the artist and his creation.
The artist’s chosen materials serve as conduits for this expressive exploration, facilitating a tactile engagement with the creative process. Paper, pigments, and assorted materials converge to shape a visual language that speaks of movement, dynamism, and the beauty found in the unexpected.
Morya provides evidence of the profound effect of chaos on the creative soul through his unorthodox method. His use of a variety of materials, his constant movement in the studio, and the thoughtful layers of his paper collages all come together to create a melodic noise that characterises his work. Ravi Morya finds a mirror that reflects the core of who he is, not just a painting, hidden beneath the colourful strokes and layered chaos.
Iftikar Ahmed is a New Delhi-based art writer, researcher and curator.
