PAINTING EXHIBITION "Indian Rhapsody" by German artist Kirstin Pukall at IHC - 21st to 25th Feb 08

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  • Time : 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Event Details : German artist, Kirstin Pukall makes her debut into the Indian art arena with her first solo exhibition titled ‘Indian Rhapsody’. The exhibition, comprising an eclectic mix of both figurative and abstract paintings.
  • The artist’s paintings in acrylic have been inspired by India and her ouvres d’art are dominated by colour. This showpiece presentation has it all – 35 works, acrylics on canvas, indigenous, inimitable creations that salute India’s resilient spirit in all its various nuances and myriad hues – effervescent, phantasmagoric and more. A vibrant colour palette, Kirstin’s works are inspired by the people that make up the country. Each painting tells a story and is translated on canvas by Kirstin’s adept brush strokes.
  • Kirstin uses human figures as a ruse to her poetic use of colour and play of multivariate textures. Her use of colours is fascinating. She captures the poses and moods of humble people in stoic silence. Texture being a significant element in her work, is achieved by various techniques. Finally, all of Kirstin’s works collectively portray the artist’s view on life and a mature handling of her chosen medium. Coupled with her skillful use of imagery to put forth her thoughts, each painting is remarkable in its technique and the brilliant use of colours.
  • Artist Kirstin Pukall says, “A holiday in India in 2005 changed everything for me. We---me and my husband--- were left spellbound by this country and quickly came alive to its sound, colour and its contradictions. India’s myriad colours left me fascinated and numb all at once---just the tonic I needed to ignite a lifelong passion. My love song and rendezvous with India began then and there…My paintings have been inspired by India and in my oeuvres d’art colour dominates everything. I paint large formats in acrylics on canvas. In my figurative paintings, I depict India’s people in a very strong, colourful and expressive way --- weaving their lives and the way they live it. My abstracts have the same powerful colours that ‘open a window into my mind’s eye’ on India. These paintings represent my feelings about this beautiful country---India.”
  • About Kirstin Pukall : Kirstin Pukall, a German artist, is currently living in New Delhi, India. A lawyer by training, she headed a division in the German Federal Ministry of Economics in Berlin until summer 2006. Prior to her law studies she had studied Fine Arts at the University of Mainz in Germany. Even as a child she had private lessons in painting and won several prizes in painting-competitions. She quit her high-profile job to come to India with her family, and to paint here, professionally.
  • Following her diploma in Fine Arts, she then pursued a doctorate in law and had a career in the German Federal Ministry. However, she felt that something was missing – she needed a change and an opportunity to put back the missing piece.
  • During a holiday in India in 2005, she and her husband were very fascinated by this country, by its colors, its beauty and also its contrasts. Thus they were delighted when they got a chance to come to India, more so since Kirstin decided to also pursue her passion---painting.
PAINTING EXHIBITION "Indian Rhapsody" by German artist Kirstin Pukall at IHC - 21st to 25th Feb 08 PAINTING EXHIBITION "Indian Rhapsody" by German artist Kirstin Pukall at IHC - 21st to 25th Feb 08 Reviewed by rohit malik on Monday, February 25, 2008 Rating: 5

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