Bidspirit auction | Ravi Mandlik (b. 1960)

Ravi Mandlik (b. 1960) - Composition n06, 1999. Ravi Mandlik (b. 1960) | India Mixed media on canvas Signed: lower right “Ravi Mandlik, 1999”; inscribed upper left verso “Ravi Mandlik – Composition No. 6, 1999”. Dimensions: Framed: 136 × 105.5 cm | 53.5 × 41.5 in Artwork: 120 × 89.5 cm | 47.2 × 35.2 in Provenance: Néo Enchères, Paris, France, Thursday, June 12, 2025, Lot 23. Condition: Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. -- Signed: lower right “Ravi Mandlik, 1999”; inscribed upper left verso “Ravi Mandlik – Composition No. 6, 1999”. Ravi Mandlik’s Composition n°06 (1999) is full of energy — a mix of gesture, colour, and spiritual vibration. The composition unfolds in earthy ochres, deep reds, and luminous yellows; textured surfaces and spontaneous marks suggest both chaos and control. Mandlik’s brushwork has a meditative quality, turning abstraction into a language of contemplation and movement. Executed on canvas in mixed media, this work is a synthesis of Indian spiritual thought and global abstract expressionism. The layered pigment and gestural impasto give a sense of rhythm akin to natural cycles — creation, destruction, renewal. The surface is almost topographical, as if light were passing through layers of memory and time. Composition n°06 embodies Mandlik’s belief in the emotive power of abstraction as a form of transcendence. The painting is a dialogue between material and metaphysical, intuition and structure — a hallmark of his mature work that places him among India’s leading contemporary abstractionists.