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BHANU ACHAN : Abstract Landscape 3, 2009

Bhanu Achan’s contributions to Malaysian modern art have been significant, with his work often exhibited in local and international galleries. His ability to fuse abstract modernism with cultural context makes him a key figure in contemporary Malaysian art.

BHANU ACHAN : Source Nature Series - Ground II, 2016

One of the defining characteristics of Bhanu’s art is his ability to evoke emotion through simplicity. His works often feature bold, sweeping brushstrokes and organic shapes that symbolize growth, movement, and transformation. The spiritual undertones in his pieces suggest a meditative quality, encouraging introspection and a deeper connection to nature.

BHANU ACHAN : Excavations I, 2016

Achan’s works often explore themes of inner reflection, the human spirit, and the environment, rendered through his abstract yet expressive use of color and form. His mastery of various media, including oil, acrylic, and mixed media, allows him to experiment with textures and layers, creating compositions that invite viewers to contemplate both the physical and metaphysical realms.

BHANU ACHAN : Pink Delight I, 2016

Bhanu Achan is a Malaysian artist renowned for his distinctive modernist approach to art, characterized by bold forms, vibrant colors, and a deep connection to nature and spiritualism. With a career spanning decades, Bhanu has carved a niche in the Malaysian art scene by merging abstract expressionism with elements of Malaysian culture, particularly drawing inspiration from the lush landscapes and natural beauty of his surroundings.

BHANU ACHAN : Blue Landscape I, 2017

Kuala Lumpur born artist, Bhanu Achan is quietly content with life. He was meant to be an artist. His love for art has guided him through the twist and turns of his life to be where he is today. Leaving high school with an impeccable academic record and with a brilliant future ahead, Achan enrolled in medical school in India. Experiences in that deeply spiritual land introduced to him the divine and mystical side of reality that he eventually manifested in art. His growing ardour for his paint and brushes gave him no choice but to forsake medicine. Achan returned to Malaysia, an artist and has never looked back since. Over the course of his 40- year career of creating art, Achan has produced spectacular masterpieces with consistent frequency. His gift for artistry is derived from his love for nature. They are laden with underlying metaphors of Achan’s struggle to find meaning beyond form and content.

BHANU ACHAN : Blue Landscape II, 2017

Though abstract in sight, yet there is a sense of cool, calmness and insistent in the following work of Bhanu Achan. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. The artist often mentions that nature has been his primary source of inspiration. It is no wonder that even this masterpiece of his, the Blue Landscape II exudes serenity.Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration and the implications that come with it. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : A Surreal Blue III, 2016

Bhanu Achan’s A Surreal Blue III (2016) and Blue Landscape II (2017) transports viewers into a realm of enchantment and wonder, where reality merges seamlessly with the surreal. Through a harmonious interplay of vibrant hues and dreamlike imagery, Achan invites us to explore the depths of the subconscious mind. In this captivating series, familiar forms dissolve into ethereal abstraction, beckoning viewers to unravel the mysteries hidden within each brushstroke. “A Surreal Blue III” serves as a portal to a world of limitless possibility, where imagination reigns supreme and boundaries are but fleeting illusions. Achan’s masterful command of color and composition captivates the senses, leaving an indelible impression on all who dare to venture into the surreal blue depths of this mesmerizing series.

BHANU ACHAN : Movement in Red, 2011

Kuala Lumpur born artist, Bhanu Achan is quietly content with life. He was meant to be an artist. His love for art has guided him through the twist and turns of his life to be where he is today. Leaving high school with an impeccable academic record and with a brilliant future ahead, Achan enrolled in medical school in India. Experiences in that deeply spiritual land introduced to him the divine and mystical side of reality that he eventually manifested in art. His growing ardour for his paint and brushes gave him no choice but to forsake medicine. Achan returned to Malaysia, an artist and has never looked back since. Over the course of his 40- year career of creating art, Achan has produced spectacular masterpieces with consistent frequency. His gift for artistry is derived from his love for nature. They are laden with underlying metaphors of Achan’s struggle to find meaning beyond form and content.

BHANU ACHAN : Source Nature Series - Ground II, 2016

Kuala Lumpur born artist, Bhanu Achan is quietly content with life. He was meant to be an artist. His love for art has guided him through the twist and turns of his life to be where he is today. Leaving high school with an impeccable academic record and with a brilliant future ahead, Achan enrolled in medical school in India. Experiences in that deeply spiritual land introduced to him the divine and mystical side of reality that he eventually manifested in art. His growing ardour for his paint and brushes gave him no choice but to forsake medicine. Achan returned to Malaysia, an artist and has never looked back since. Over the course of his 40- year career of creating art, Achan has produced spectacular masterpieces with consistent frequency. His gift for artistry is derived from his love for nature. They are laden with underlying metaphors of Achan’s struggle to find meaning beyond form and content.

BHANU ACHAN : Source Nature Series - Ground I, 2016

Kuala Lumpur born artist, Bhanu Achan is quietly content with life. He was meant to be an artist. His love for art has guided him through the twist and turns of his life to be where he is today. Leaving high school with an impeccable academic record and with a brilliant future ahead, Achan enrolled in medical school in India. Experiences in that deeply spiritual land introduced to him the divine and mystical side of reality that he eventually manifested in art. His growing ardour for his paint and brushes gave him no choice but to forsake medicine. Achan returned to Malaysia, an artist and has never looked back since. Over the course of his 40- year career of creating art, Achan has produced spectacular masterpieces with consistent frequency. His gift for artistry is derived from his love for nature. They are laden with underlying metaphors of Achan’s struggle to find meaning beyond form and content.

BHANU ACHAN : Source Nature - Blue III, 2016

Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, cool colours of the sky and its layers. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it.

BHANU ACHAN : Source Nature - Blue II, 2016

Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, cool colours of the sky and its layers. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it.

BHANU ACHAN : Evening Silhoutte II, 2016

Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. The title of the painting is perhaps an indication of the artist’s ode to the evening sky and how beautiful silhouettes form during this hour.

BHANU ACHAN : Evening Silhoutte I, 2016

Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, warm colours of the elements of earth and fire. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. This is perhaps an ode to the element of fire and of earth.

BHANU ACHAN : Silhouette on a Blue Sky II, 2016

Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, cool colours of the sky and its layers. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it.

BHANU ACHAN : Silhouette on a Blue Sky I, 2016

Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection. This piece is reminiscent of the soothing colours of the element of sky – cool and calm. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. This is perhaps an ode to the baby blue sky.

BHANU ACHAN : Earth Series II, 2016

Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of fire and the implications that come with it – passion, strength, anger, inner demons, bright and headstrong.

BHANU ACHAN : Earth Series I, 2016

A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. Bold, strong and dauntless, these painting is remindful of the strong, warm colours of the elements of earth and wind. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings.

BHANU ACHAN : Nature Series, 2016

Geometrical shapes coloured with various colours are apparent in this piece. Though abstract in sight, yet there is a sense of cool and calmness to it. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. The artist often mentions that nature has been his primary source of inspiration, as indicated by the title of this painting. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration and the implications that come with it. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : Nature Series, 2016

Geometrical shapes coloured with various colours are apparent in this piece. Though abstract in sight, yet there is a sense of cool and calmness to it. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. The artist often mentions that nature has been his primary source of inspiration, as indicated by the title of this painting. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration and the implications that come with it. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : B. Kuala Lumpur, 1949

Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection. This piece is reminiscent of the soothing colours of the element of sky – cool and calm. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. The title of the painting is perhaps an indication of the artist’s ode to the evening sky and how beautiful silhouettes form during this hour.

BHANU ACHAN : Silhouette On Evening Sky I

Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, cool colours of the sky and its layers. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it. Similar to his previous works, Silhouette on a Blue Sky II, 2016, this work embodies a warmer palate with silhouette of a building standing proud amid the evening sky.

BHANU ACHAN : Opus Series - Rock I & II, 2016

A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. Bold, strong and dauntless, these two pieces are remindful of the strong, warm colours of the elements of earth. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, Bhanu incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of earth and the implications that come with it – passion, strength, anger, inner demons, bright and headstrong.

BHANU ACHAN : Gold Mirage II, 2016

Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection. This piece is reminiscent of the soothing colours of the element of sky – cool and calm. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it.

BHANU ACHAN : Gold Mirage I, 2016

As its title indicates, an impressive golden hue is employed alongside tranquil blue and white which reverberates calmness. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it.

BHANU ACHAN : Sunset I, 2016

Bold, strong and dauntless, these piece is remindful of the strong, warm colours of the elements of earth and fire. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. This is perhaps an ode to the element of fire and of earth. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of fire and the implications that come with it – passion, strength, anger, inner demons, bright and headstrong. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : Silhouette on a Blue Sky II, 2016

Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, cool colours of the sky and its layers. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it.

BHANU ACHAN : Silhouette on a Blue Sky I, 2016

Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection. This piece is reminiscent of the soothing colours of the element of sky – cool and calm. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. This is perhaps an ode to the baby blue sky.

BHANU ACHAN : Excavations I, 2016

Calming, soothing and inundated with various colours flowing effortlessly with one another, this piece by Bhanu Achan is the visualisation of the ongoing search to look for meaning beyond shapes, structures and subject matter. It is effervescent with big strokes, infused with his own emotions and understanding of the elements of nature. There are simply no rules and lines, no fixed forms or objects, it is by and large, a communication between the artist and the audience – a communication that does not abide by the rubrics of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations. Initially, Bhanu Achan was sent to India to study medicine. However, he began to discover more on the teachings of Hinduism, of yoga, dharma and karma and this spiritual side is always present in his paintings, as they all have that aura-like atmosphere to them. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : Pink Delight I, 2016

Though abstract in sight, yet there is a sense of cool and calmness in Bhanu Achan’s painting. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. The artist often mentions that nature has been his primary source of inspiration. It is no wonder that even this masterpiece of his, exudes serenity.

BHANU ACHAN : Silhouette on Orange Sky Series, 2016

Raw and rustic are the words that come to mind to describe Bhanu Achan’s paintings. He is one who gets constantly inspired by nature and translates it onto his medium of choice, mixed media on paper. Like the conductor of an orchestra, Achan brings about a symphony of brushstrokes that are fluid and emotive. His artworks strive to escape the boundaries of form, evident in this work. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : Silhouette on Orange Sky Series, 2016

Warm, insistent and robust, this piece is remindful of the passionate and energetic flames of fire. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and the implications that come with it.

BHANU ACHAN : Journey to Mt. Kinabalu I, 2016

Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, cool colours of the forest and of the sky and its layers. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it.

BHANU ACHAN : Teluk Cempedak I, 2016

Cool, insistent and calm, this piece is remindful of the soothing colours of the element of water. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. This is perhaps an ode to the element of water. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of water and the implications that come with it. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : Source Nature - Blue II, 2016

Though abstract in sight, yet there is a sense of cool and calmness in Bhanu Achan’s ‘Source Nature – Blue II’. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. The artist often mentions that nature has been his primary source of inspiration. It is no wonder that even this masterpiece of his, exudes serenity. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration and the implications that come with it. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : Sailing (Indian Ocean), 2016

A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. Bold, strong and dauntless, these painting is remindful of the strong, cool colours of the waves and sea. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature.

BHANU ACHAN : Rhapsody in Blue I & II, 2016

Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection. This piece is remindful of the soothing colours of the element of water - cool, insistent and calm. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. This is perhaps an ode to the element of water.

BHANU ACHAN : Source Nature - Blue I, 2016

Though abstract in sight, yet there is a sense of cool and calmness in Bhanu Achan’s ‘Source Nature - Blue I, 2016’. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. The artist often mentions that nature has been his primary source of inspiration. It is no wonder that even this masterpiece of his, exudes serenity. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration and the implications that come with it. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection.

BHANU ACHAN : Journey to Mt. Kinabalu II, 2016

Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, cool colours of the forest and of the sky and its layers. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, he incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it.

BHANU ACHAN : Dusk II, 2016

Raw and rustic are the words that come to mind to describe Bhanu Achan’s ‘Dusk II, 2016’. He is one who gets constantly inspired by nature and translates it onto his medium of choice, mixed media on paper. Like the conductor of an ochestra, Achan brings about a symphony of brushstrokes that are fluid and emotive. His artworks strive to escape the boundaries of form, evident in this work.

BHANU ACHAN : Red Movement II, 2011

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BHANU ACHAN : Landscape Series - Dusk I & III, 2016

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BHANU ACHAN : Opus Series - Rocks I & II, 2016

A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. Bold, strong and dauntless, these two pieces are remindful of the strong, warm colours of the elements of earth. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, Bhanu incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of earth and the implications that come with it – passion, strength, anger, inner demons, bright and headstrong.

BHANU ACHAN : Red Movement II, 2011

"Any self-respecting contemporary and modern art collector would widen their eyes at the mention of Bhanu Achan. The rule-bending artist throws conformity out the window in the Red Movement II, harmonising bright reds against beige and solid forms and figures to trigger ones imagination. Noting the artists love for natural themes, it seems that the artist is painting the sun and highlighting its effervescent nature through the use of bright hues."

BHANU ACHAN : Red Movement II, 2011

Bhanu Achan artworks goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates stunning pieces that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration and the implications that come with it. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection. In this piece, the artist uses structures and lines to create a fluid movement with vibrant hues of red, white and nude tones. While it may seem like there is chaos, there is a harmony and balance between the contrasting colours and specks of yellow to add splashes of excitement to the piece.

BHANU ACHAN : Red Movement I, 2011

Bhanu Achan artworks goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates stunning pieces that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration and the implications that come with it. Bhanu Achan was initially sent to India to study medicine, where he began to delve further into the teachings of Hinduism, yoga, dharma and karma. This spiritual side is ever-present in his paintings. His career has spanned for about forty years and his artworks have been part of the National Art Gallery’s collection. In this piece, the artist uses structures and lines to create a fluid movement with vibrant hues of red, white and nude tones. While it may seem like there is chaos, there is a harmony and balance between the contrasting colours and specks of yellow to add splashes of excitement to the piece.

BHANU ACHAN : Rock Exploration I, 2017

BHANU ACHAN : Opus Series - Earth ll, 2016