It's an elusive world. 'Beyond the Form' is an art exhibition that aims to delve deep into what we see, but don't quite get
It's an elusive world. 'Beyond the Form' is an art exhibition that aims to delve deep into what we see, but don't quite get
The best of art is also the most mysterious, and secrecy is what the soul really survives on. Nevertheless, cracking this creative code is what has fascinated many a generation, and a new art show in town only aims to help you with it. We explore how.
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Different strokes
The participating artists include Anil Gaikwad, George Martin PJ, Jagdish Chinthala, Jayasri Burman, Krishen Khanna, Maya Burman, Murali Cheeroth, Nitish Bhattacharjee, Paresh Maity, Satish Gujral, Sunil Padwal, Viveek Sharma, Vivek Vilasani and TM Azis. Encompassing a plethora of thoughts, the works include more than 40 pieces including paintings in water colour, oil, pastel and acrylic on canvas, aluminum, digital archival ink on canvas, mixed media on paper and sculptures.
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Different strokes: Strategic Web by Murali Cheeroth and Faces of Life by Paresh Maityu00a0u00a0u00a0 |
Vietnam calling
In Vivek Vilasini's digital archival ink on canvas work titled 'Mind the Gap', he has portrayed General Wong Neo Giang Giap, an officer in the Vietnam army who fought and defeated the French and American armies, while his other work Untitled 'Holy Bible' is based on the actual existence of a Bible. Says the artist: "Both my works are an anomaly because Vietnam being a small country could resist such powerful invasions while the Bible, covered in camouflage, reminds me of the historical period of the crusades."
All that enigma
George Martin PJ's acrylic on canvas paintings titled 'A Touch of Elegance' and 'Looking For Closure' enact an enigmatic drama of contemporary life in simple urban situations.
The creator captures the outer layer of urban spaces that reflect the post-modern sense of reality.
"Interaction with our urban surroundings is the basis of my consciousness. There are many touching incidents that make me agitated and prompt a spontaneous artistic reaction," muses the artist.
Beyond the Form
Starts: Wednesday, August 5 to August 7Where: Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat CentreAugust 8 to 14: Gallery Art Positive, L-26, KalkajiTimings: 11 am to 7 pmRing: 24682009 and 40602575
