Artists of the Week

Sanjay Kumar Raj: A discovery of contemporary social and natural circumstances The deepest impact on Sanjay Kumar Raj has been, he professes, the experience of having grown up in tender rural climes and having lived amidst nature, observing its elements in all their splendor, from the creativity of the changes of forms and shades, to […]

Shruti Chawan: An abstract and vivid tale of colour   A variety of forms and compositions find themselves in the works put forward by artist Shruti Chawan, who professes that an open imagination helps her render abstract versions of fantasies and emotions. Interestingly, she has worked on a series that showcases thoughts based on the

Dakshayani Chippada: The quiet impact of money in human lives Having chosen printmaking as a medium primarily, artist Dakshayani Chippada tends to gravitate towards seemingly simple compositions, often rendered in black and white or a limited range of hues. However, truth be told, she shows expertise in mediums beyond these, and as for her subjects

Veena Singh: Moulding materials and connections The urge to mold with her hands and connect with the medium became a driving force for artist Veena Singh, who admits that the Japanese form of pottery known as ‘Nerikomi’ holds a deep fascination for her, as does the core of this form of sculpting — the potter\’s

Durga Das: Choosing to tell stories of suffering Through the centuries, art has often turned into a conduit for relaying not just beauty, but also darkness, which carries its own fierce truth. Through war and disaster, art has been used to portray pain and loss — also often for deeply personal sorrows. Courageously choosing to

Vijaya Chauhan: A special touch with an unseen script From the outset, artist Vijaya Chauhan professes to being attracted to the mystery and transformative power of Braille, with her attention primarily focused on the beauty of touch and experience of this knowledge existing in the language used by the visually challenged. Her art uses unusual

Ravi Chaurasiya: Tackling contemporary planetary themes to evoke humanity Key social issues are tackled in the works of artist Ravi Chaurasiya, creating an instant sense of relatability and urgency for the observer. The artist enjoys working with varied surfaces and materials, bringing experimentation and play into his art. He has worked with varied raw materials,

Pradnya Khandgonkar: Delicate and earthy ode to life There is a delicacy in the mixed media works of artist Pradnya Khandgonkar that is redolent of earthiness and attention to detail. The artist professes that most of her art gives importance to the themes of nature and womanhood, primarily because she believes that these two forces

Pallav Chander: When turmoil and clarity coalesce That art can be harnessed as therapy is a fact that is increasingly garnering international recognition, but young contemporary Indian artist Pallav Chander has already incorporated this reality into the work he churns out, using mixed media and acrylic on paper. Chander professes that he brings out his

Baishakhi Mehatori: As the mind interacts with the elements There is something infinitely spiritual about the artistic renderings put forth by Baisakhi Mehatori — who professes that she has always been exploring the depths of the human mind and behaviour in her works. Using acrylic colours to accomplish cohesive, stirring canvases, this is the inspiration