Nirakar's deep passion for abstract representations of nature and animals is evident in all of his work. He often uses these subjects as the foundation of his pieces, adding his own unique twist by incorporating elements of cubism, a style he attributes to the influence of Braque and Picasso.
Raised in a family of artists, Nirakar has always dreamed of becoming one himself. "My artistic journey began in childhood, where I focused more on art than on my studies," he recalls, with his grandfather being his greatest inspiration.
Though he doesn't follow a fixed color palette, Nirakar applies various brushstrokes to different sections of his paintings. He creates smooth, vertical gradients in the geometric shapes of the background, using soft pastel shades that rarely compete with the more vibrant subjects. His mastery of light and dark shades creates highlights and shadows, helping to evoke the time of day or a particular setting.
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