## The Manifesto of New Transcendentalism & Absolute Zeroism
1. Goal and
Purpose:
Transcending the idealism of Modernism and the cynical restlessness of
Post-modernism, the aim of this movement is to reconnect the human soul with the
transcendental and spiritual realms. It is a silent spiritual revolution against
mechanical chaos.
2. Defining Absolute Zero:
In our philosophy, 'Zero' is not an
emptiness or lack; it is 'Primal Fullness.' The formless and meaningless parts
of the canvas are, in fact, the source of infinite possibilities. What appears
as 'nothing' is, transcendentally, 'absolute.'
3. Aesthetics of Chaos:
The rapid
brushstrokes, erratic drippings, and sharp scratches on the canvas are not
accidental. They are the artistic manifestation of cosmic chaos or 'Entropy,'
within which lies a primal cosmic vibration (Spandan).
4. Liberation through
Formlessness:
I reject form, for form is a limitation. Through formlessness, the
viewer is confronted with a cosmic meaninglessness, forcing them to transcend
external definitions and discover their own inner truth.
5. Role of the Viewer:
The viewer is not merely an observer but a participant in the experience of the
void. The success of this philosophy lies in the moment the viewer finds
'nothing' in the work—for it is then that they stand face-to-face with their own
subconscious.
Santanu Dhar
Pioneer of Absolute Zeroism
Exponent of New
Transcendentalism (NETRA).
"Searching for Abstract Silence"
Dated : 1st May
2026.
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