For an artist known to constantly reinvent his canvas, this move feels both unexpected and natural. Santanu Hazarika, known for his bold and immersive visual language, has now explored mehendi as a new medium. It marks a new chapter in his journey.
This time, the canvas is not a wall or a screen. It feels more personal. It is for sitarist Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma.
Santanu Hazarika’s First Mehendi Design Reimagines Tradition
Santanu has designed his very first mehendi art for Rishabh as a part of his Sitar for Mental Health India Tour. He is a renowned artist for his large-scale installations and experimental art. The experience of creating a traditional art form like mehendi adds a new dimension to his work.
The design incorporates Mahadev-inspired icons, including the trishul, snake, third eye, and the crescent moon, among other elements. The entire design has been reimagined by Santanu’s unique style of contemporary art, thereby creating a visually stunning piece of art.
Santanu Hazarika and Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma Bring Art and Music Together
The intricate design of the mehendi art was done by artist Sonam Istry, who translated the bold style of Santanu into a detailed and intricate design of art. The design was unveiled as a part of Rishabh’s show in Mumbai, adding a new dimension to the show with the visual art form of mehendi.
The collaboration between the two artists has also taken a new turn, as Santanu designed a unique art piece reimagining Rishabh in a mythological and modern style, thereby bringing a new dimension to the collaboration between the two artists.
A New Canvas that Expands Santanu’s Artistic Language
What is interesting to note is that there is a change in medium without compromising on artistic identity. Santanu has always been known to experiment and push boundaries, and this is reflected in this attempt to use mehendi art.
While sharing this moment on social media, Rishabh referred to this moment as “another level,” and Santanu referred to this artwork as “Tripurantaka,” inspired by Mahadev’s iconography. It is interesting to note that art is not restricted to any medium. Whether on walls, screens, or skin, art is continuing to find new ways to exist and evolve.
