Shailesh B.R.
Biography
Shailesh B.R. engages with a diverse range of media, from collage to kinetic sculpture, to investigate the intersections of perception, knowledge, and consciousness. His collages, drawing inspiration from artists like Benodebehari Mukherjee, Henri Matisse, and Man Ray, emphasize the interplay of color, texture, form, and line, creating compositions that are both visually dynamic and conceptually layered. In his kinetic sculptures, he examines ideas around artificial intelligence, cognition, and spiritual enlightenment, translating complex philosophical inquiries into tangible, interactive forms. His work is firmly grounded in philosophical inquiry, exploring fundamental questions about existence, systems of knowledge, metaphysics, and the human capacity for understanding. By integrating scientific principles, technological experimentation, and artistic processes, Shailesh constructs environments that probe the limits of perception and thought. Through these investigations, his practice positions art as a medium for exploring the invisible structures that govern both the external world and internal consciousness, blending intellectual rigor with poetic imagination. ...