ABOUT

Yash Korat, immersed in the metaphysics of Art and Architecture, primarily functions as an observer and researcher. Trained in Architecture, he occupies the intersection of various fields of knowledge. His current artistic pursuits span from abstract paintings to wooden sculptures, focusing on the interplay of Presence and Absence, encapsulated as ‘Binary Oppositions’. His work navigates the realms of use, form, and social values, delving into the disjunctions among them. The exploration extends to the nature of Space and the interplay of light, where materials such as charcoal; iron oxide; natural pigments and light sculptures serve as mediums of perception. These endeavors, theoretical and abstract, aim to push the boundaries of architectural form and delve into the human condition.

His inspiration strikes from works of James Turrell’s Projection works; Anish Kapoor’s Timid forms and use of materials; Sam kulavoor’s objects or perhaps theories that emerged from 1960s & 1970s on Text and Philosophy to intellectual conservatism of Modern Architecture.

Current Interests delves into the dichotomies of light and shadows, life and death, creating a series that explores the non-incidences between meaning and being, man and object, movement and space. The Charcoal works as well as with other explorations, it deliberately juxtaposes the binary oppositions, presenting a set of disjunctions distilled to black and white. Arranged intentionally, the series doesn’t necessarily convey a narrative or illustrate buildings but seeks the underlying ideas. It aims to offer an alternative understanding of space, capturing light for perception and to interpret specific works alongside light sculptures.