Journalism of Courage
How does one measure an artist's progress and evolution via art? A new art exhibition Artistagram 2021 explored the same idea by showcasing the works and creativity of numerous visual artists, including painters and sculptors; Body and beyond by Atul Panase (Source: PR Handout)
The works that were on view at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, showcased the "periods of perseverance and hope in the last few years"; Caracole by Smita Jain (Source: PR Handout)
The project, Artistagram, aims to assist the aspiring artistic community in these trying times while raising money for a non-profit organisation dedicated to aiding front-line personnel who have been delivering their services; Ajay Samir's artwork (Source: PR Handout)
Artistagram 2021 was Uchaan Art Gallery's fourth major annual event; Dangle of fate by Sunita Agarwal (Source: PR Handout)
As per the statement, artist Ritika's found the way to bring the beauty of abstraction to life by starting with loose drippy paints and playing with flowing inks that find their own path to having fun with spray paints, markers and pastels; Glided Destiny by Ritika (Source: PR Handout)
Curator Jyoti Kalra, who also conceptualised the exhibition, said: "This show excites me much since it will bring together a wide range of artistic disciplines under one roof. It'll be a one-of-a-kind show including 30 artists from various nations and states. Curating this show has taken a lot of time and effort, and we hope the public enjoys it."; Hunar by Siddharth Jharia (Source: PR Handout)
Indefinite Journey: Manish Rao is a raconteur, spinning fables that reach into his own subconscious. Using time-honoured pen and ink, the artist creates palimpsest effect in these dense dark world's. Telescoping objects within objects and tales within tales, Rao has been able to create a feeling of internal clamour and claustrophobia; Indefinite Journey by Manish Rao (Source: PR Handout)
Oceanic Mystique by Poonam Bhatnagar (Source: PR Handout)
Reverie (before the birth of cupid) (Source: PR Handout)
Ritu Kwatra's sculpture (Source: PR Handout)
Rockscapes 1 by Ramesh Rana (Source: PR Handout)
Rural Patriarch: This work is about an octagenarian farmer who has toiled hard on the field for almost 70 years. The painting has a subtle undercurrent of symbolism in it, and the artist has deliberately used the colours in the figure to depict the heat of the sun under which the rural patriarch has spent a lifetime. It is a homage to the individual strength and fortitude of the farmer. The artist has also attempted to portray something of the struggles and triumphs of those who work with a sometimes friendly, sometimes harsh land; Rural Patriarch by Ramkrishna Paul (Source: PR Handout)
Seven Horses: A horse is not just a mere animal but a symbolic representation of power and success. The horse holds a significant place in the list of items prescribed by Feng-sui or as a remedy by Vastu-shastra; Seven Horses by Sanjay Chakraborty (Source: PR Handout)
Shrinathji: Vibha Singh creates pichwai paintings in Nathdwara style. Pichwai is a style that originated 400 years ago in the town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. Intricate and visually stunning pichwai paintings are made on cloth canvas and depict the tales of lord Krishnas life; Shrinathji by Vibha Singh (Source: PR Handout)
The celebration: Nawal Kishore brings to his audience the enigmatic female form and presents it with great sophistication, lucidity and sensuality. His figures also draw strength and character from his use of cubism; The Celebration by Nawal Kishore (Source: PR Handout)
