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Artist REJI JOSEPH - Background

Reji’s body of work focuses on the relationship between the real and the unreal. As human beings, our understanding of things can be closed because we seek logical explanations. Our current perceptions and notions of reality can be re-interpreted if we begin to use our imagination, which is limitless. Through his works, he hopes to help you discover the true boundaries of your imagination. Can the real and unreal function independently while we test the limits of our imagination. Or does it become limited as we are relieved of the tension that comes with the formation of reason. He uses the fluidity of his colours, his composition and his manipulation of reality. His forms make a contrast between his choice of colours and forms. He moves the viewer through the focal points so his work remains fresh forever. He has not been formally trained in arts by considers himself to be a student of most of the masters. He has been influenced by the renowned artists like Van Gogh, Matisse, Cezanne, Modigliani, Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, Hussain, and Yuri Yamashita, apart from the tutors in school and many of his artist friends. He is a big fan of several of South Indian artists and is amazed by such a repository of talent. He has diligently observed their techniques and styles, which have inspired and drawn him to the way they expressed their creative genius. He believes it is important to be open minded in the any creative processes and remove any boundaries and often break the rules, not deliberately but allow it to happen as though there cannot be any repercussions with only adventure and excitement. Presently residing in Chennai, he is now a respected investor, advisor, social worker and an artist. He enjoys golf, photography, scuba diving, practices martial arts and cycling. As a professional artist and has held exhibitions in India and abroad.