Artist brings 3D illusions to 2D canvas

Devanshi Joshi. Vadodara/DNA

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Akash Choyal, who claims to be Indias first artist to use triographics in contemporary art, is showcasing his work at MSUs faculty of fine arts, in an exhibition titled My Arena. Triographics are paintings which give the illusion of being 3D images. “The idea came from my fondness for 3D art,” said the artist who works in multiple media such as 3-D illusionistic paintings, black and white drawings, fibreglass murals and video installations. The exhibition offers images of snakes, fishes, aero planes, boats, elephants, ladders, man and human hands. “My art narrates unending stories of my childhood memories,” Choyal explains.The exhibition began on December 17, and will continue till December 21.“The 3D illusions were delightful to look at, since they were so unusual,” said Reena Sahu, an art lover and student.