Essence Of Attraction

A journey through art, emotion, and evolution with artist Radhey Shyam.

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Radhey Shyam is an eminent visual artist with over 25 years of artistic practice.

Working primarily in oil, acrylic, oil pastel, and charcoal, he composes evocative human figures—especially feminine forms—set against textured backgrounds to portray beauty, emotion, and human relationships. An artist, educator, researcher, and curator, he has showcased his works in two solo and over seventy group exhibitions across India and abroad, including Italy, UAE, Bhutan, London, Mauritius, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. His notable accolades include the Rastriya Abheudya Samman (2007), International Rajat Samman (2023), National Honor by Eastern Foundation of Art and Culture (2024), and the Amrita Sher-Gill National Award (2025). His works are part of prestigious collections, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lalit Kala Akademi (Lucknow), Liwa Art Hub (UAE), and SCERT, Government of Delhi.

Could you tell us what inspired your latest collection and the vision behind it?

Attraction of Beauty series, my latest collection, is a visual exploration of the timeless essence of femininity—its strength, grace, and emotional depth—expressed through an interplay of form, texture, and symbolism. Each work features a female figure set against a richly textured background, drawing the viewer into a space where emotion and atmosphere merge. The vertical format enhances the sense of presence, as if the figures exist in a realm beyond the everyday. Geometric forms flow through the compositions, symbolising the balance between structure and freedom, control and spontaneity.

Is there a recurring visual or narrative thread connecting the works?