Splash of Colour

Different strokes,sensibilities,styles...Fusion brings together the work of Indian and Swedish artists and is the effort of TellusArt...

Fusion,a group show by Swedish & Punjabi artists,is a blend of contrasts

Different strokes,sensibilities,styles…Fusion brings together the work of Indian and Swedish artists and is the effort of TellusArt,an NGO in Sweden committed towards highlighting through art,issues that need collective human attention and participation to resolve. Our new project is on global warming and saving the environment and involves children and schools around the globe. Their paintings and drawings will bring to light the issue and the wroks will be exhibited around the world, explains Ajmer Sandhu,member of the core committee of the NGO and who has put together this group show .

Fusion brings to fore both paintings and photographs and from war to introspection,nature and harmony to celebration of life,feelings to moments,the works display it all. In mixed media,Lippi paints the destruction of war in muted colours,a contrast is Eri Marias green river bed. Tomas Mayers painting is about possibilities,when you make decisions,you create a pattern and my work portrays schemes,strategies,mind maps,the good,bad,chaos,relations, explains Tomas. Kishore Chawals work is a celebration of life and has an illuminated effect,while Vishal Bhatnagar paints Neelkanth. Anita Elgerot works slowly and unravels the layers on the canvas to create. I put colour,thin layers and wait,for in every layer there is a story, Anita talks about her two paintings. These are not from my head,but heart. Gunilla Lofgren too begins work with a feeling and her work between heaven and earth has an interesting story behind it,I buried this canvas for nine months in the mountains and then stitched it up and painted it red with metallic gold,which exudes energy,which is so abundant in India and you feel it all around you, adds the artist. Charlottes abstract work is a result of her letting the shapes,areas and colours evolve themselves. A must-see is Madan Lals painting,The Bull Within,from a new series,its the transformation of the raw energy within us. Experience it…

The show is on at the Government Museum and Art Gallery till March 5.

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Parul is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express in Chandigarh. She is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience specializing in public health, higher education, and the architectural heritage of Northern India. Professional Profile Education: Graduate in Humanities with a specialized focus on Journalism and Mass Communication from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Career Path: She began her career covering local city beats and human interest stories before joining The Indian Express in 2009. Over the last decade and a half, she has risen to the rank of Principal Correspondent, becoming the publication’s primary voice on Chandigarh’s premier medical and academic institutions. Expertise: Her reporting is deeply rooted in the institutional dynamics of PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) and Panjab University. She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex administrative bureaucracies to deliver student-centric and patient-centric news. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025) Her recent work highlights critical reporting on healthcare infrastructure, academic governance, and urban culture: 1. Public Health & PGIMER "PGIMER expands digital registry: Centralized patient records to reduce wait times by 40%" (Nov 20, 2025): A detailed look at the digital transformation of one of India's busiest medical institutes to tackle patient influx. "Robotic Surgery at PGI: Why the new urology wing is a game-changer for North India" (Oct 12, 2025): Reporting on the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical technology and its impact on affordable healthcare. "Shortage of life-saving drugs: Inside the supply chain crisis at government pharmacies" (Dec 5, 2025): An investigative piece on the logistical hurdles affecting chronic patients in the tri-city area. 2. Education & Institutional Governance "Panjab University Senate Election: The battle for institutional autonomy" (Dec 18, 2025): In-depth coverage of the high-stakes internal elections and the friction between traditional governance and central reforms. "Research funding dip: How PU’s science departments are navigating the 2025 budget cuts" (Nov 5, 2025): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing researchers and the impact on India's global academic ranking. 3. Art, Culture & Heritage "Le Corbusier’s legacy in peril: The struggle to preserve Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex" (Dec 22, 2025): A feature on the conservation efforts and the tension between urban modernization and UNESCO heritage status. "Chandigarh Art District: How street murals are reclaiming the city’s grey walls" (Oct 30, 2025): A cultural profile of the local artists transforming the aesthetic of the "City Beautiful." Signature Style Parul is known for her empathetic lens, often centering her stories on the individuals affected by policy—whether it is a student navigating university red tape or a patient seeking care. She possesses a unique ability to translate dense administrative notifications into actionable information for the public. Her long-standing beat experience makes her a trusted source for "inside-track" developments within Chandigarh’s most guarded institutions. X (Twitter): @parul_express ... Read More

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