Touching the Divine Through Art: My Spiritual Journey as an Artist
In the grand tapestry of life, I believe our ultimate success lies in worshiping and realizing God. The greatest attainment for any human soul is to experience the presence of the Paramatman — the Absolute Being. Much like a river that flows tirelessly to merge with the vast ocean, our lives too are a journey toward uniting with our Divine Father. As an artist, this spiritual pursuit is deeply woven into the very fabric of my creative practice.
For me, painting is not just an act of creation — it is an act of worship. Every brushstroke, every hue, every form is an offering at the altar of the Divine. I believe that dance, music, sculpture, or painting — any artistic expression — is incomplete without God’s grace. Art is a sacred bridge through which one can touch the eternal, and I strive to reach God through my paintings.
Inspired by spiritual ideologies, Tantra art, and the mesmerizing beauty of nature, my work attempts to reflect the omnipresence of God. In every leaf, every flower, every ripple of water, I find glimpses of the Divine. Nature, in all its glory, is a living expression of that cosmic energy, and it continues to pull my heart toward higher realms of inspiration.
One of the mysteries I explore in my work is the interconnectedness of all existence. Just as threads are woven into a single piece of fabric, we are all bound to that infinite cosmic power. This sense of unity — of all things arising from one point and ultimately merging back into it — is the soul of my paintings. It is this Universal Energy, omnipresent in nature and within ourselves, that I seek to realize through meditation and creativity.
Each of my paintings is born through a deep meditative process. The inner silence, the perceptions that arise during meditation, and the profound stillness of being — these become the colors, forms, and rhythms on my canvas. My art is not limited by realism, semi-realism, or abstraction; rather, it transcends style, aiming to touch the core of human consciousness where peace, joy, and surrender reside.
Above all, I aspire for my paintings to bring a sense of serenity, happiness, and quiet reflection to people from all walks of life. I wish for my work to act as a gentle reminder of the inner joy and peace that reside within each of us — because where there is true joy and peace, there, unmistakably, is the presence of God.
Art — whether it be painting, music, or drama — has the power to dissolve the boundaries between the self and the divine. Through it, we experience the most profound realization: that life itself is an art, and the true artist is the one who, in creating, becomes one with the Creator.
The solo exhibition “Eternal Light” by artist Rajib Deyashi is set to take place at Triveni Kala Sangam, located at 205, Tansen Marg, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, Delhi 110001. The exhibition is curated by Ruki Chatterjee and will be inaugurated on 27th April 2025 at 6:00 PM. The inauguration will be graced by Biman Behari Das, eminent artist and Chairman of AIFACS.
The exhibition will continue from 27th April to 6th May 2025, and will be open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.