Women of Urban India by Olympe Ramakrishna

Date and Time: 8-18 March 2025, 11am to 7pmAdd to Calendar 08/03/2025 11:00 18/03/2025 19:00 Asia/Kolkata Women of Urban India by Olympe Ramakrishna Must check for Details and on Event day before visiting -
https://www.delhievents.com/2025/03/art-women-urban-india-olympe-ramakrishna-alliance-francaise-lodhi-estate.html Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Francaise De Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi - 110003, IndiaDD/MM/YYYY

Entry: Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Venue: Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Francaise De Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi - 110003, India
Landmark: Next to the Annexe building of India International Centre
Venue Info: About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations - 'Khan Market(Violet Line)' & 'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)'
Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description: In Women of Urban India, Franco-Indian artist Olympe Ramakrishna presents a striking and vibrant series of portraits that explore the complexity of modern Indian women. While India stands as a global economic powerhouse, its deep-rooted traditions continue to shape its society. The artist captures this duality—modernity and heritage—through her unique artistic style, rich in color and contrast.

This collection features 12 portraits—11 women from Olympe’s close circle in Bangalore, alongside a self-portrait. These women, educated and active in contemporary society, represent a generation that seamlessly blends modern aspirations with traditional values.

Drawing inspiration from classical European portraiture, Olympe portrays her subjects with meaningful accessories—extravagant jewelry, delicate ear clips, a singing bird, or a simple bindi—allowing each woman to tell her own story. Their direct gazes exude confidence and challenge viewers to reflect on their perceptions of identity, femininity, and empowerment.

The bold, flat colors and intense contrasts bring an almost surreal quality to the artwork, transforming these portraits into symbols rather than mere representations. To further accentuate the fluidity and dynamism of Indian femininity, Olympe has digitally printed her original oil paintings onto large cotton panels, reminiscent of saris. Suspended on wires, these floating canvases move gently, echoing the vibrancy of Indian streets where saris billow on terraces, waiting for their next adornment.

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