Almost flowing across the canvas, the male figures painted are transparent, fusing and in a state of osmosis, wander and dance across this spiritual garden in which they exist. Ajantha’s ingenious use of colour and medium allow him to convey this sense of ethereal and spiritual state. ‘Boy in Paradise’, in its essence and at the centre of its focus evokes a greater, deeper sentiment allowing the onlooker to feel at peace. The paintings showcase these figures, in their disappearance having found a sanctuary and to the watching eye, reflects a quiet sense of harmony. Ajantha attempts to celebrate these figures in paradise, whilst seeking the answers to questions of the unexpected. In our conversation with Ajantha, he explored the themes that he addressed in his paintings and shared his experiences as an artist and architect.
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