Shridhar Iyer, born in 1961 is recognised as one of the most inspired self- taught artist. Shridhar’s abstract art is very distinctive in nature and his work is beyond doubt global in manifestation, content and form. For Shridhar, drawing is like a blossoming garden with chirping bird, ant houses and fragrance of flowers and everything that encompasses the beauty of nature is part of it. His ability to grasp the philosophical at the level of abstract is extraordinary. Shridhar is known for the usage of unusual materials like khus, straw, wood and matti and also imbibed the reflections of spiritual thought in his work. There is evidence of interplay of form and colour as his works have an sophisticated elegance to them. He has participated in several solo and grou...
Shridhar Iyer, born in 1961 is recognised as one of the most inspired self- taught artist. Shridhar’s abstract art is very distinctive in nature and his work is beyond doubt global in manifestation, content and form. For Shridhar, drawing is like a blossoming garden with chirping bird, ant houses and fragrance of flowers and everything that encompasses the beauty of nature is part of it. His ability to grasp the philosophical at the level of abstract is extraordinary. Shridhar is known for the usage of unusual materials like khus, straw, wood and matti and also imbibed the reflections of spiritual thought in his work. There is evidence of interplay of form and colour as his works have an sophisticated elegance to them. He has participated in several solo and group shows both nationally and internationally such as Perth, Melbourne, California, San Francisco, Paris, London, Myanmar, Singapore, Damascus, Dubai, Munich and Holland. His works are part of both public and private collections.
