Gunjan Kumar

My work is symbolic of fundamental unity of elements. Earth and minerals are ground and mixed with water and organic matter, each natural state always in midst of change. I try to immerse consciousness itself in the natural world as an essential energy synchronized with the forces of earth, water, wind and heat. In this attempt of loosing boundary of self, these works represent loss of authority, a state of uncontrol, and submission to unknowable chaos.

These paintings intend to produce a direct awareness of reception of their process. They attempt to carry a dimension of wonder and absorption, use of ancient wisdom, thereby creating a continuity of knowledge and pleasure drawn from age-old resources. 

Gunjan Kumar 
2014

www.gunjankumar.com ​

“I try to immerse consciousness itself in the natural world as an essential energy synchronized with the forces of earth, water, wind and heat. In this attempt of losing boundary of self, these works represent loss of authority, a state of uncontrol, and submission to unknowable chaos.”

​Gunjan Kumar is Chicago-based self-taught artist. She utilizes natural materials such as ground earth, shells, and clay to visually translate her interest in archaeology, prehistoric and tribal art. She is a fellow at the Edward Albee Foundation (2016 – 2017), New York and is working on three forthcoming shows in 2017, a four-person show at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago, a two- person show at the Chicago Art Department and a solo show at the Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois.