Banyan tree in myriad forms on canvas enthrals art lovers

Colourful hues and brush strokes bringing alive the mystique and aura of a banyan tree is what Aparna Bidasaria loves doing the most.

The Indore-based artist's latest work being showcased here is a set of nearly 25 evocative paintings, titled 'Time and Being', leaving the art connoisseurs here mesmerised.

The canvasses portray the tree in varied forms and time zones.

Bidasaria says the paintings in the travelling exhibition are inspired from her fascination since childhood for the banyan tree.

"Banyan tree has a presence. It is mysterious, it looks powerful and looks like it'll just keep on living," Aparna told

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