EXHIBITION "Spandan – The colours of India" a group art show at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road > 10th to 15th August 2016
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Venue : Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
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Event Description : "Spandan – The colours of India" a group art show.
curated by Rajan Arora.
8 eminent contemporary artists - Niren Sengupta, Niladri Paul, Alka Raghuvanshi, Sudip Roy, Nupur Kundu, Shridhar Iyer, Hem Raj and Manisha Gawade, will present art works brushed in the spirit of patriotism.
The colorful and vibrant abstract canvas presented by each artist narrate a special story.
Curated by: Rajan Arora
Artists: Niren Sengupta, Niladri Paul, Alka Raghuvanshi, Sudip Roy, Nupur Kundu, Shridhar Iyer, Hem Raj and Manisha Gawade
Spandan means creativity and Spandan – Colours of India celebrates the spirit of freedom at a perfectly timed exhibition of paintings by eight distinguished
artists Alka Raghuvanshi, Hem Raj, Manisha Gawade, Niren Sengupta, Niladri Paul, Nupur Kundu, Shridhar Iyer and Sudip Roy. All of them are the most important abstract artists of this generation whose art is philosophical in its essential perspective. The works are aesthetic in the selection of colour, there is a positive energy that underlines each work and has the ability to energise any space they are placed in.
All the artists are featured in this show bring long years to their canvas’ in terms of the time spent in creating and experiencing art and yet have a freshness in their idiom that is so effervescent and vivacious that few can remain untouched by the sheer beauty of their creative impulses. When Indian artists paint abstracts, they are speaking from a point and position of strength for they have a rootedness, a history, an experiential connection with other forms of art that leads them to create works that reflect the larger canvas of life.
“I feel that abstract art needs no introduction to “understand” for it is not difficult – all it needs is to be viewed with the heart, the mind will follow and make the connection effortlessly. Anyone who has come to the point of acquiring art for the sheer reason of its own sake comes with proclivity and inclination towards art anyway and usually has refined aesthetics. And if it means getting art that is also good long-term investment, then it is a win-win for all,” says Rajan Arora, the curator who has brought these artists together.
The joyous colours that are the hallmark of Niren Sengupta’s perspective ensure a spiritual quest to his paintings that just seems simple on the first glance but in actuality is layered with profound meaning. Alka Raghuvanshi’s lifelong connection with classical dance bestows a rare fluidity to her work that sets it apart. Niladri Paul’s works are bright yet subtle and he is a rarity of sorts where he is in the throes of coming from a platform of figurative to the abstract.
Shridhar Iyer’s works are essentially a sum total of his spiritual journey, very masculine and stark in their colour palette but completely international quality in their approach. Nupur Kundu’s work is an amazing balance of the tandava and the lasya or male and female energies that is almost primordial in its manifestation. Manisha Gawade focuses on relationships and her work is an aesthetic blend of several types of techniques garnered over the years to trace her journey transcending time and space
EXHIBITION "Spandan – The colours of India" a group art show at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road > 10th to 15th August 2016
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