Visual Art and Culture

An Interaction with Artist Venugopal H.S. Venugopal H.S. (in black jacket) Water colour on Paper           182cm x182cm       Water Colour on Paper              90cm x 120cm                                                                                                         During late 70s and early 80s, the Garden City, Bengaluru, was more beautiful and serene with less traffic,and no hustle and bustle. Life was slow and peaceful. One could hear the birds’ chirping and feel the cool wind brushing against the skin as one walked down the footpaths. At that time, art scenario in Bengaluru was slowly shifting and opening to new trends. A few gall...

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          Sensation -9           Medium: Acrylic           Size : 45x45 cm            year: 2016            Artist: Gayatri Desai      Artist Statement Copy Right  

  Artist Statement Welcome to my creative space. I am a contemporary artist, get inspiration from nature, everyday life, memory, and finally and obviously from the literature that I consume passionately – all this fused with emotions establish a connectivity. Through the symbolic forms, colour layers, textures, and with diverse materials, I create my works to convey my life experiences, perspectives and emotions. Each painting is a journey into the space of imagination, where experiences and memories blend and unfold to take a new image with new interpretation. I consistently enjoy experimenting with new concepts and materials to build depth and meaning. I hope my works encourage viewers to pause, reflect and discover meaning and have a connection with art. The blog is where I share my art works and the narratives behind the process that have shaped my artistic journey. Thank you for visiting and being part of the creative journey. I hope my works bring you pleasure, joy ...

 Sensation -13                                                                                                 Medium :  Acrylic on Handmade-Paper                                                                                                Size:45cmx45cm                                                                         ...

    Indian Wedding Ceremonies Today: fusion of tradition and modernity           As time moves, there will be significant changes in material and cognitive cultures. Changes in culture bring in new patterns and create various dimensions to life . Growth and innovation   as the features of evolution, generations' shifts,  are unavoidable and essential.  We have been into the 21 st century now.  with cutting edge technology innovation,s hifting from 20 th to 21 st century is like stepping into a surrealistic world for most of the older generation.  Technology has shrunk   time and space, speeding up things unprecedentedly. After globalization, with the increased closeness, the world culture is reshaping in a new way. To compete or to accommodate to the changing times becomes very challenging and herculean task for our generation as everything moved very slowly during our times. Last some years were hectic.  A s...

  Monsoon Tea and Reflection       June begins with enchanting monsoon rains, bringing a drastic transition in the surroundings and human life. The wet surroundings, the smell of earth, the croaking of frogs, the smell of pakodas — all fused together ooze a distinct charm for those who crave to have a tryst with rains.    Late one rainy evening, we decided to visit Mugad lake  which is close by.   Mugad lake  holds great historical and literary significance as its beauty and serenity inspired the renowned   Kannada poet and  Jnanpita Awardee   Da.Ra.Bendre.    During the British colonial rule, the poet was kept under house arrest for sometime in Mugad village for his patriotic poem Nara Bali, which  r esonated nationalist spirit, but which the colonial govt considered it seditious. But the tranquil surroundings of Mugad continued to inspire his literary work.         ...