Gyan is drawn to steam trains for their powerful aesthetic and rich sensory appeal. The intricate designs, exposed mechanisms, and prominent features like large driving wheels and pison offer visual inspiration for his art. The firebox, boiler and moving parts provide the kind of detailed, exaggerated elements that characterize his painting style. Steam trains’ immersive sensory experience – the roar of steam, rhythmic chugging, and distinctive sounds – appeals to his fascination with dynamic, expressive subjects that fill his canvases with energy and movement.
