Monika Thesiya takes us on an enthralling trip into the world of abstract expressionism. Dry pastels are her preferred medium; they are a flexible tool that she uses to express her creativity as she skilfully turns blank canvases into colourful, expressive creations.
Thesiya embraces the freedom that abstract art affords, freeing herself from boundaries and norms in the process of creating her works. Her deft touch brings forms, dots, and lines to life, resulting in a beautiful serenede of colour and form. The canvas turns into a play area where creativity is encouraged and new hues, tones, and unexpected directions appear.
“Interaction: Reciprocity of Idea and Reality” is an example of Thesiya’s investigation into the deep relationship between ideation and material manifestation. The transformation of abstract concepts into tangible realities is the fundamental theme of the series. What started out as a simple experiment turned into an enthralling journey through volumes, strokes, shapes, and lines.
The creative process, which is characterised by the exchange of ideas and concepts, smoothly incorporates symbolic aspects to give compositions more nuance and complexity. Thesiya skilfully combines colour and brushstrokes to create a nuanced balance that amplifies the overall visual impact of her pieces. The resulting abstract geometry invites spectators to celebrate the union of concept and art through a harmonic dance of elements that defies simple classification.
Monika Thesiya’s artistic profile reflects not only her technical proficiency but also her distinct viewpoint on the relationship between reality and imagination. Thesiya’s art encourages spectators to interact with the works in a subjective and personal way, delving into the fluidity of abstract expressionism to find their own meanings. Thesiya leaves a lasting impression on the canvases of modern abstract expressionism by igniting a conversation between the concrete and the abstract through her artwork.
Feature Image: Imbrication 1 by Monika Thesiya | Courtesy: Abir Space
Iftikar Ahmed is a New Delhi-based art writer, researcher and curator.
