Dr. Avnish Jolly ,5 June:A word about the artist in this era of big socio economic developments political upheavals, mad race for materialism and stress of everyday challenges man is led to pressures and frustrations. Only Nature provides solace, peace and tranquility.
Ajay Sohi, an ardent worshipper of Nature, depicts this pure creation of God in different moods and shades Flowing water of river, grasslands carpeted with blossoms fallen from trees, rain-red forests. Autumn glade, galloping horse in factm an endless affinity seems to have established between the artist and the God”s creativity. Nature is the biggest source of happiness, providing energy and inspiration and the artist’s alluring landscapes undoubtedly, are a visual delight. One is bewitched by harmony and depth. Rhythm and music in each creation. Truly, the artist seems to be flirting with varied themes, subjects and colors, all inspired by Nature.
For Artist Ajay Sohi nature is the biggest source of happiness and capturing it on the canvas the ultimate joy. Ajay is an artist who does not believe in economy of color “ I like bright colors and I use at least 20 different shades of the some color to get that desired effect” Confirms Sohi . Says Ajay a diploma holder from college of Art Chandigarh ,who now teaches Art at Kendriya Vidayalaya .. Over the years Ajay has involved his own technique by selacing knife with a broom stick, thereby creating finer layers of Colour on Canvas that offer a different visual experience. The techniques used in greenn’ and rusts creates a visually binding effect. He also follows that Vasstu element in his paintings that explained popularity of his work among industrialist and business men. Ajay Sohi exhibited his many solo exhibitions in Chandigarh. The most dominant element in the works of Ajay Sohi is their ability to communicate” ach mounted work grows out of the walled canvas to speak in the language of colours . The viewer remain arrested in his landscapes, until he realizes that he is viewing a creation not a reality. Going by the finesse of his creation s, it’s difficult to believe that his one is Ajay maiden exhibition. Seen in this context , the work grow come across as even more pleasant the delightful part of the flow is its optimism. The painter is not trying to suggest too much, nor is he confined to abstract forms which the viewer finds difficult to relate with. He is simply allowing the brush to do the entire communication for him. The colors and moods of nature fina a reflection in every canvas, which in itself is a matter of colures
Sh. Ajay Sohi through his painting and murals. The masterstrokes of his brush have unfolded subtle nuances of this fine art through which he exposes the magnificence and eternity of nature . His expertise in creating light and shade effect puts life in his paintings. His keen observation of the minutest details is evident from his works , which leaves a viewer mesmerized for a moment . His innovative use of a variety of material of create murals deserve appreciation. Ajay Sohi has also its Web-site www.shiv-anshart.com,Address