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Mixed media on paper // Jitish Kallat’s RSVP Studies - 3 from 2005 is a mixed-media artwork on paper that combines gouache with expressive ink splatters and figures. The composition features a cluster of monochromatic faces in various expressions, arranged densely around the title “RSVP studies” set in a bold, blue rectangular block. The crowd-like arrangement of faces suggests themes of urban density, collective identity, and anonymity. Kallat’s use of dynamic brushstrokes and splatters injects a sense of chaos and movement, symbolizing the overwhelming presence of people in urban environments. This work exemplifies Kallat’s exploration of social commentary through abstract and representational forms, capturing the essence of contemporary human experience.
RSVP Studies - 3, 2005
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Mixed media on paper // Jitish Kallat’s RSVP Studies - 3 from 2005 is a mixed-media artwork on paper that combines gouache with expressive ink splatters and figures. The composition features a cluster of monochromatic faces in various expressions, arranged densely around the title “RSVP studies” set in a bold, blue rectangular block. The crowd-like arrangement of faces suggests themes of urban density, collective identity, and anonymity. Kallat’s use of dynamic brushstrokes and splatters injects a sense of chaos and movement, symbolizing the overwhelming presence of people in urban environments. This work exemplifies Kallat’s exploration of social commentary through abstract and representational forms, capturing the essence of contemporary human experience.
What is ‘light and space’?
The Light and Space Movement refers to loosely affiliated art movements connected to minimalism, geometric abstraction, and op art that originated in Southern California in the 1960s. Greatly influenced by artist John McLaughlin, these artists focused on sensory phenomena such as light, perception, and space as central elements of their work. They also incorporated cutting-edge technologies from the aerospace and engineering industries to develop light-filled and sensuous objects, creating immersive experiences that emphasize the viewer's perception.
