Pottery: Most sensual of all art forms

'Expressions through impression' – a solo exhibition by potter Vibha Budhraja is going on at Lalit Kala Academy. One of the most interesting features of this show is a series of sculptures which draws inspiration from the ancient pillars to depict different phases of our lives. In the words of the potter, 'it leaves it imprints on our minds and some impressions are so deep that they remain in our mind forever.'

Priyanka Banerjee, an art curator and art critic feels that the exhibition of cultural ceramics will take an art lover in the world of fantasy.

Ceramics with its brilliant colours, innovative designs, and varied forms is among the most enduring and fascinating of decorative arts. Artistic expression has been hugely prevalent in society since early man drew paintings on a cave wall. It is ever – present in the world, and its magical lure has impacted societies forever. There is a long history of ceramic art in almost all developed cultures, and often ceramic objects are all artistic evidence left from vanished cultures.

Budhraja, who graduated her course in 2002 in Ceramics and Sculpture Making from South Delhi Polytechnic for Women - has attended various workshops related to ceramics from various eminent Indian and foreign artists.

Pottery is the most sensual of all art forms. The real beginning of Indian pottery began with the Indus Valley Civilization and the art of shaping and baking clay articles as pottery, earthenware and porcelain has continued through ages. In today's fast paced times its wonderful to see such talented potter take forward the rich cultural legacy our forefathers have left behind. The exhibition is a treat to all the art lovers. It can be seen as an embodiment of Keatsian dictum that, 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.'

The exhibition will go on until May 4.