“LIVE:WELL: (PREVIEW)
‘LIVE WELL’ Will be premiered at Somerset House on the 13th-14th September at the Step Inside exhibition
The film transforms artist Sunil Pawar’s dynamic paintings into animated works that reflect his journey of dealing with rare epilepsy, portraying both the challenges of temporal “blips” and his enduring strength through striking compositions, bold color, and dynamic film-painting contrasts.
VIEWING COPY BELOW: Video- Introduction 00.00- 03.20 / Film 03:20- 09:00
‘LIVE:WELL’ & INTRODUCTION FILM
For the majority of his life, London based artist and DJ Sunil Pawar’s self imposed remit has been to create positive depictions of power and strength, exploring the parallels and similarities between classic sporting pose with themes of everyday battles and survival. The battles that we all face on a daily basis.
Sunil’s life experience is resonant throughout this latest body of work which provides a window into the artist’s challenges. At the age of Nineteen, Sunil was diagnosed with a rare form of Epilepsy, two different strains in each side of his brain - to the amazement of his doctors, he still succeeds in living a full and varied life to this day.
This sense of overcoming adversity brings a heightened tenacity to these vivid portrayals of strength and power, alongside his considered sense of composition and use of striking colour palette.
‘LIVE:WELL’ is an animated transformation of Pawar’s canvas artworks. A selection of five of his paintings, ‘Zeus, Troop, Odin, Now’* and ‘Warrior Charge’ have been converted into moving image.
A symptom of Pawar’s condition, is the experiencing of momentary lapses or ‘blips’, where the artist
undergoes a loss of the concept of time and space.
The ‘freefalling’ nature of this sporadic loss of neural anchors is portrayed in the film by camera footage shot in the Făgăraș Mountains in Romania.
Pawar subsequently paints in the footage digitally into scans of his paintings creating a dynamic spacial contrast to the film.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Sunil's artworks have appeared in The Tate Modern, The Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Roma and The Stern Pissarro Gallery.
“With one foot firmly rooted in contemporary pop art and the other immersed in traditional portraiture, Sunil has devoted the majority of his creative journey to producing imagery that is both striking and powerful. His work is anchored from the rich foundation of sound system and DJ culture, drawing from these influences to craft visuals that are as much about rhythm and energy as they are about narrative. His pieces resonate with an undeniable energy, as he fuses the worlds of modern art and classical techniques, creating a unique visual language that speaks to both the past and the present.
Sunil is widely renowned for his exploration of the nuanced parallels between historical sporting pose and the timeless themes of battle, survival and resilience. themes that are manifested through a range of disciplines, from traditional canvas paintings to future facing technology.
His works delve into the struggles and challenges that individuals face daily. Through his art, he seeks to portray not just the physical strength but also the emotional and psychological fortitude required to overcome adversity. These themes of endurance and victory are expressed through vivid portrayals, where strength and power are represented with a bold and powerful aesthetic.
A sense of tenacity permeates his work, giving each composition a heightened intensity. Sunil's careful consideration of colour and composition elevates his imagery, making it not only visually compelling but emotionally charged as well. Every piece is a testament to human resilience, the will to overcome.
His artwork transcends the realm of simple visual representation and becomes an experience, one that resonates deeply with viewers, reminding them of the shared battles we all face, and the strength within us to endure and prevail.” Kaori.
ARTWORK: SUNIL PAWAR
UNIT AERIAL CAMERAMAN: LODAY GONPO
SOUNDTRACK : PAUL HASLINGER
The film is scored by Los Angeles based composer Paul Haslinger. Former member of the electronic group Tangerine Dream, Haslinger is an Emmy and Grammy nominated Hollywood film composer with scores including Minority Report, Sleeper Cell, Underworld, Rainbow Six Siege and The Three Musketeers.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: PAOLO BUGLIARI GOGGIA, PROFESSOR LEY SANDERS
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For further information please contact Kaori at Sunil Pawar Studio HERE
Sunil Pawar Studio. New Wing, Somerset House The Strand London W1
