To experiment and to elevate are significant elements of an artist’s creative process. They stay inspired by trying a new medium or material or elevating their art practice to create diverse expressions. Artists Ramesh Gorjala, Priti Samyukta and Pavan Kumar known for their signature styles are navigating challenges to create a new dimension.
Sheen with glass beads Ramesh Gorjala at his unit | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “When you try something new, the energy brings in enthusiasm,” says Srikalahasti-based contemporary artist Ramesh Gorjala. Known for Kalamkari paintings of mythological characters, he is incorporating coloured glass beads into his works for a new show in 2025. Ramesh had visited the India Art Fair 2024 in Delhi and was spellbound to see tapestries created with glass beads.
He has been visiting Hyderabad for the past six months to learn glass beads craft from a group from Lucknow. Work by Ramesh Gorjala | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sourcing different glass beads from Mumbai and discovering how they work and their fragility has been a learning experience. With linen cloth as a canvas, he paints mythological figures and fuses glass beads into them.
“After three failed experiments, I understood that beads look good only on big and bold works. ” Earlier he used to finish a painting in 10 days, the new artworks with beads take three months to complete. “It takes a longer time to see the final work but the satisfaction of having created some.
