MANUS - BOOK OF DRAWINGS

Cover Design of The Book Manus

Manus-the book of original drawings-is a “Tryst with Humanity”. 

It touches upon all human emotions and acts in this temporal world. MANUS, depicts fight for righteousness, virtues, various injustices, oppression, genocide, relationships, struggle for dignity and livelihood all across the world. The global scenario is presented here. It takes into account the Syrian war, global migration, social unrest in Venezuela, economic crisis in Greece and Many parts of Europe, farmers suicide in India and in other countries, the inhuman treatment to our poor labourers and daily wagers, protest by the farmers from Telengana, social unrest in India due to political, social and religious polarisation, the business of hatred and intolerance, the danger to the voice of dissent, the rise of militant fascism around the world, innocence being robbed, the insecure life of a commoner in our cities, rise of social intolerance in various parts of the world, individuals' voice for change and the war mongers viewpoint is also addressed through these drawings. Although I have drawn most of the drawings in and around Mandi House area of New Delhi, various global and national issues influenced my thought process. These lines are the lines of our contemporary life. It reflects what is happening around us, right now and right here. Whether one accept it or not, MANUS the book of drawings will always speak the naked truth. Sometimes it tells you the story of the underdog without any specific global marking.

A Page From The Book Manus

An oasis, for all that makes us human. Born out of sheer observation of our daily nuances, laced in satire and social commentary is served in a black and white format to heighten the visual absorption of the playful lines. In year 2012, I conceptualised and started working on these drawings. Years of hard work will be offered to you in the form of this pocket-book. Fluid, playful and sometimes detailed lines are interpreting today’s time. It encompasses the contemporary societal dilemmas faced by us and the individual’s dialogue of survival and triumph through the many hurdles and falls. 

Foreword Page From The Book Manus. Written By One of The Foremost Art Critic and Writer from India

In this pocket-book part of my on-going series of drawings titled "MANUS", more than 700 B&W drawings spread out over 780 pages will quiver your senses. It will also carry some pages of writings by the artist as well. With its soft back cover and small format, it will be handy for you even while travelling. The Foreword is written by one of the well-known Art Critic, Art Historian and Writer from India. I will not reveal the name right now. Get your copy of MANUS to enjoy his writing.

You will not be able to let go of this pocket-book. “MANUS” will be your constant companion: a compact visual reference book to engage with humanity and also with the self, in this time and age.

It is designed to be a “COLLECTOR’S CHOICE”.

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