Rajat Mondal is an Intermedia artist based in Oslo, Norway. He believes in creating a space that allows oneself to reflect on the deeper meanings of life, and his works are based on experimentation with materials, media, mechanics, and custom electronics, combining handmade and technological processes, including painting, video, and sound. The principal motivation behind his art is nature's ecology, with a focus on ephemerality, spaces, a revelation of intimacy, and reflection in general. Rajat's compositions are formed around ideas of ephemeral behavior, and he develops a broad artistry that incorporates movement, the transaction of layers, and animate elements. He refers to these artistic vocabularies in various contexts, both physical and metaphorical, to express ways of seeing and communicating beyond textual or verbal language.
He captures everyday gestures and movements of objects in a manner that imbues them with haptic qualities and sensitive presentations. This allows them to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the tangible elements in the surrounding space.
He believes that creating a spatial environment involves the fusion of tangible and intangible elements to establish a novel spatial awareness. In his installation-based works, layers of light and sound are employed to evoke an immersive quality. This enables us to experience synesthetic sensations, fleeting motions, and transient moments, guiding us through a replicated journey.
Through his installation-based works, Rajat strives to activate indoor and outdoor spaces inspired by nature. He invites viewers to partake in ephemeral, synesthetic encounters and physical contemplation. He encourages an exploration of the interconnectedness between personal preoccupations and physical objects.