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        Akaleidoscope of memories, influences and inherent talent are apparent, when one sees the strokes that fill this artist's canvas. Born amidst the tea gardens and forests of Chechakhata near Darjeeling, in the year 1974, Paritosh Pal has been influenced by nature and tribal art from an early age.

        His exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas and paper, titled 'The moon harvest,' is open to the public till 27 March at the Lalit Kala Akademi, Nungambakkam.

        The frequent appearance of the moon in his paintings is symbolic of his quest to portray that life is a struggle and the moon our daily witness, who radiates the healing calm of nature.

        The moon illuminates the celestial people, inhabiting his paintings; goddesses with their third-eye open, barely visible among forest trees, doe-eyed swans, holding lotus buds or being pierced by cupid's arrows, abound in his paintings.

        Earthy browns, yellows, greens and black are used with stunning impact, while turquoise blue and light yellow tones seek to convey divine love, tranquility and peace.

        Paritosh's first childish attempts to draw with chalk stolen from school on the floor of his home, while inviting some displeasure from his mother, later won him a teacher in the form of Bijay Gupta.

        Later in college, art gurus Ganesh Pyne and Paritosh Sen became strong influences. .'

        For his paintings, Paritosh has received appreciation from many quarters. According to Shreekumar, 'Paritosh Pal is a painter of promise. Starkly chiseled faces merge into his earthy palette, surprising us with their stealthy or startling appearance.

        His colours are richly muted, earth-brown, earth-green, with the texture of vegetation and growth. I enjoyed his subtlety and his exploration of form. Pal is young enough for experimentation'.

        Paritosh had conducted two solo shows, and also participated in more than 10 group shows across the country, since 1990. For further details contact 98400 17307.