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Binny Mathews
The Contemporary Presence of Binny Mathews To look at the work of Binny Mathews is to encounter a painter whose practice is defined by a specific, grounded presence. Born in 1960, Mathews has maintained a steady trajectory in the art world, avoiding the fleeting trends that often distract from technical substance. The work does not rely on grandiosity; instead, it focuses on the immediate reality of the subject. This approach demands a
certain level of discipline from the viewer, as the artist offers no easy sentimentality. The significance of Mathews's output lies in its directness. There is a clear connection between the hand of the artist and the physical reality of the canvas. This is not an art of abstraction for the sake of being difficult, but an art of observation. The pieces carry a weight that comes from a deliberate, measured application of paint. Technic…