Artists express in a variety of ways, their medium, method and techniques are different. And when backgrounds, nationalities and geographical location resemble, there are bound to be certain similarities in the way an artists moves forth towards their art. To celebrate similarities Art Beyond Borders is going to organise a group show Titled- Integrated Art ‘India and Bangladesh’ in the national Capital.
There will be 20 eminent contemporary artists participating from India and Bangladesh such as Jatin Das, R B Bhaskaran, Dhiraj choudhary , Anandmoy Banerji, Swapan Das, Brinda Miller along with Rafiqune Nabi, Sheikh Afzal,Kanak Champa Chakma, Jamal Ahmed from Bangladesh to name a few.
There are more than 46 works in the show and all these works were created during the residency in Lucknow hence the influence of culture, monuments and chickankari seem evident in the works.
“We hope to fill the void left behind by sub continental politicking and diplomacy ….allowing art to speak” says Sandhya Singh Parmar, executive director, Art Beyond Borders. “we aspire to bring all the eight SAARC nations on the same platform with art and cultural exchange,” she adds.
All artists worked across a multiplicity of mediums and mechanism to bring their unique perspective through charcoal and paint.
Sudip Roy’s Charulata a strong female character out of Tagore’s book, Babla Seth’s sculptures with recycled iron and nut bolts stands out among colours and charcoal, Sheikh Afzal’s fascinated with city street children’s bliss couldn’t help painting them in a Canvas.
R B Bhaskaran one of the most respected and talented artist to participate in the Madras movement of the 1960’s work on life cycle, Jatin Das focuses mainly on man-woman relationships. Dhiraj Choudhary’s restless line speaks volume both in his painting as well the drawings.
Moniruzzaman’s Ganga Jamuni showcases the old unspoken Tahjeeb of lucknow which city has hence been proud of. Rafiqun Nabi’s “Family” portrail of under section of the society with his straight lines speaks volumes on his mastery of brushes and colours. Kanak Champa’s tribal girl’s face half lit and half darkened looks at your face, Maddona by Rokeya, her expressions in colours make women issues dynamic. Gomati by Swapan Das awakens the effects of global warming and state of River Gomati.
It’s an amazing effort of Art Beyond Borders to put together such brilliance of these brilliant artists from India and Bangladesh,they truly represent the ideology of promoting creativity and diffusion of culture and and the art, initiating the interaction between local and international artists. Art Beyond Borders is a voyage in India for fostering an interactive residency programme for artists from SAARC nations. A six day workshop held in Lucknow last year produced these magnificent master pieces being show cased at the gallery.
When: November 27-30
Where: 1AQ, Qutub Minar, Mehrauli Road