Was pursuing art an easy career decision to make?
Well, it was easy for me because I didn’t have to worry about my finances. Fortunately, I was financially sound. For the first 15 years, I never sold a single painting. Even the money that came in thereafter did not suffice, but I continued to paint with vigour. The huge amount of money that we see in the art world today has come in only five years ago. Has big money affected the artists’ work? Honestly, I give a damn to the market. It’s not my job. I cannot comment on the entire art fraternity; I can only speak for myself. Has the global recession affected the art market? Sure, it has. Five years ago, several people developed an interest in art because of the money involved. Auction houses abroad started showing a keen interest in the art from India. Now, things are different. Some galleries have closed down. Even the art investors are not enthusiastic any more. However, the real art enthusiasts will continue to support art. You have lived in Paris, Montreal and India. Did they influe
