Q+A IN THE BEST LIGHT

Not all artists enjoy the success that Paresh Maity does. Take his new exhibition, Infinite Light, as a premise. On view in four different cities, the show puts on display both the artist's output and tenacity

- Shreevatsa Nevatia

Q. Why the name ‘Infinite Light’? More than 50 years ago, when I was only seven, growing up in my hometown of Tamluk, I realised there is no life without light. Even today, I like sitting out and enjoying the light at all times of day, be it noon or twilight. Light is so integral to visual communication and to visual art. That is why this title.