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@article{190196,
        author = {Dr. Sonu Pareek},
        title = {Between Stillness and Motion: Painting, Projection, and the Human Experience in Ranbir Kaleka’s ‘Crossings’},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2297-2302},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190196},
        abstract = {This study explores Ranbir Kaleka’s video painting ‘Crossings’ (2005) by delving into the ongoing tension between personal freedom and shared tradition. Through the projection of moving images onto painted surfaces, Kaleka transforms painting into a dynamic, immersive experience where human figures seem caught between movement and stillness, departure and return. The artwork develops through repetitive, non-linear sequences of everyday actions and interactions, portraying a world in perpetual change. However, amid this instability, the consistent presence of families, recognizable figures, and ritualistic behaviors serves as an emotional grounding. The concept of “crossing” functions both as a physical transition between motion and stillness, and as a symbolic negotiation between personal goals and collective identity. Positioned within the context of expanded painting and contemporary Indian art, ‘Crossings’ is viewed as a reflection on rootedness during times of transition, implying that even attempts to break away are supported by lasting ties to memory, family, and cultural heritage.},
        keywords = {Ranbir Kaleka, Video Painting, Expanded Painting, Personal Freedom and Tradition, Family and Memory, Contemporary Indian Art.},
        month = {January},
        }