Art Speak
ART ON THE HORIZON
The happenings of the world around and the artist's worldview amidst them come together to bear fruit to art that does not simply impress, but also inspires. Shedding light on the promising future that is already taking shape in this area is Art Curator and Gallery 2ZQHU 6DQMDQD 6KDK KLJKOLJKWLQJ ÂżYH VXFK FUHDWLYH artists and their impactful artworks. Words: Sanjana Shah
As the Indian art landscape enters its truly contemporary phase, we are witnessing an increase in artistic curiosity and exploration. Especially at a time like now when global events affect us all, there is a lot that the artist take from his or her experience of the world. Contemporary art focuses entirely on this expression and its engagement. We now see the artist take more of a spotlight as they become more vocal about their opinions, perspectives and reasons for creating particular types of art using innovative mediums. Due to these explorations the upcoming crop of Indian artists cover an interesting spectrum and have a lot of potential to truly make an impact on a global scale! Therefore I would like to introduce you to my personal top five favorite upcoming Indian artists to keep a look out for!
Shruti Jhaveri (Sustainable Art) Shruti’s art practice revolves around using everyday ecofriendly materials. Upcycling shredded waste paper, Shruti builds magnificent installations that leave the viewer in awe. Her raw and fluid coral textured wall sculptures perfectly evolve the mundane into a masterpiece. These 3D artworks swirl asymmetrically, taking the viewer into an alternate imaginative and meditative mindspace.
The Blossoming, 2020 Image: Shruti Jhaveri and Tao Art Gallery
V Viraj Mithani (Mixed Media Art) Viraj Mithani’s artistic language explores both coded textures and mediums, such as lithography and digital printing, and non-coded p content that is personal and contextual to him. Mithani’s practice strikes the perfect balance between the p traditional and the progressive. Citing images conjured from mythological and Indian context, Mithani strongly brings out his contemporary perspectives employing knowledge of colour psychology and abstraction. p Installation shot of an exhibition titled ‘Boomerang’, 2019 at Tao Art Gallery Image: Viraj Mithani and Tao Art Gallery
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