| Medium | : | Acrylic |
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| Surface | : | Canvas |
| Height | : | 60 inch / 152.4 cm |
| Width | : | 48 inch / 121.9 cm |
| Style | : | Abstract, Abstract paintings, Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 121.9 cm × H: 152.4 cm |
| Year | : | 2003 |
A striking acrylic painting by Manu Parekh, Evening Landscape-I transforms the landscape into a poetic realm of color, symbolism, and memory. Glowing reds, deep blacks, and architectural forms evoke the mystery and beauty of twilight, creating a work that is both emotionally resonant and visually compelling.
Manu Parekh | Evening Landscape-I | Acrylic on Canvas | 60 x 48 inches | 2003
“Evening Landscape-I” (2003) by Manu Parekh is a captivating exploration of memory, place, and emotion, expressed through the artist’s distinctive visual language. Rather than depicting a literal landscape, Parekh creates a dreamlike environment where architectural forms, symbolic motifs, and vibrant colors merge into a deeply atmospheric composition. The painting evokes the sensation of experiencing a city or sacred space at dusk, when familiar structures begin to dissolve into shadow and imagination takes over.
Rich shades of crimson, burnt orange, deep black, and emerald green dominate the canvas, creating a powerful interplay between light and darkness. Arched forms reminiscent of ancient gateways or temple architecture emerge from the composition, while abstract symbols and gestural marks float across the surface like fragments of memory. The glowing passages of color suggest the fading warmth of evening light, lending the work a sense of mystery and quiet energy.
Parekh’s expressive brushwork and layered application of acrylic paint create depth and movement throughout the composition. The painting invites viewers to interpret its forms freely, discovering personal meanings within its abstracted landscape. The result is both contemplative and dynamic—a visual journey through emotion, spirituality, and the enduring connection between human experience and place.
A remarkable example of Manu Parekh’s mature style, this artwork brings sophistication, warmth, and a powerful sense of atmosphere to any serious art collection or interior setting.
Manu Parekh’s paintings on the infamous Bhagalpur blindings in 1980 reveal his deep response to humanity, in much the same way as Guernica was picasso’s response to the horrors of war.
Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Manu Parekh studied at Sir J. J. School of Art, Bombay. With influences as varied as Arshile Gorky, Roberto Matta, S. B. Palsikar and Rabindranath Tagore, Parekh has always sought to explore his inner landscape through art.
Perhaps best known for his Banaras series, Parekh’s works are characterised by his intuitive use of colour, bold brushstrokes, and prominent lines. He has experimented with colourful abstractions, sexual imagery, and figuration, responding as much to nature as to daily life and social issues. The women in his works are represented as nature spirits, plant forms, germinating seeds and allegorical figures, recalling mythological traditions.
Stage designer, art designer, actor and artist, Manu Parekh brings diverse perspectives to his work. Craft has been a long-term interest and association with the Weavers’ Service Centre as a consultant designer gave him the opportunity to work with craftsmen. He has travelled widely across India studying the indigenous techniques and styles of folk artists.
Parekh received the President of India’s silver plaque and the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society’s award in 1972, and the national award of the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, in 1982. In 1992, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. His retrospective show at National Gallery of Modern Art also travelled to Mumbai and Bengaluru. He lives and works in New Delhi along with his artist wife, Madhvi Parekh.
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