21 April,2011 08:44 AM IST | | Vatsala Shrangi
Catch call of brahmaputra,u00a0a group show of paintings, graphics and sculpture
They are mad, extreme and live in a world of their own. This time this group of seven artists have come together to put up an exhibitionu00a0 titled Call of Brahmaputra which has paintings, graphics, installations and sculptures. All the seven are originally from Assam and came together for the first time to put up this show.
For the love of it all
The show has not stuck to a central theme as the artists feel that themes are boring and they just wanted to put out their work randomly. Delhi-based Kareem Khan, 52, is the oldest member of the group, and is a self-taught artist. He claims to be a loner and a dreamer.
"I paint because it gives me something to do apart from wondering," said the rather distracted artist.
Five of his paintings, acrylic on canvas, are on displayu00a0-- The Khartoun, The Untitled, Pandit, Mother India and Paradise lost. He sells books in Nehru Place when he is not busy with an art show. Khan has his own ways of dealing with things, whether its art or life. The other sixu00a0-- Navakash, Manoj Priyam, Ranjit Rabha, Harekrishna Talukdar, Bijoy Deori and Rajib Kalitau00a0-- are young and full-time artists.
So what's the issue?
Through the medium of art, they tend to put forward the various socio-political issues prevalent in their region. "I just draw. Through this art show we have tried to bring out the cultural modifications, political turbulence and limited exposure to contemporary artu00a0 back in Assam," says Navakash, 30, who has put the show together.
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His works generally deal with thoughts, dreams and desires depicting extreme anguish, joy, mystery and humour. Priyam's works are based on instinct and imagination of the world, his paintings Tears of the Dipor and Oh! No Migration can transport you to another world. Trained as a printmaker, 29-year-old Ranjit believes in independence of art. His works move from subjectivity to more objective creations without drawing conclusions.
Harekrishna and Rajib are sculptors. They have made 3D visuals generated out of multiple ideas, which are symbolic representations of the neglected realities in society. It is an art show which has something for everyone, so go visit.
Call of Brahmaputra
On Till: April 24
At: All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society, Rafi Marg
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm
Entry: Free
