New Delhi: It`s a panoramic take on women`s empowerment. With 361 creative works spread across the 11 gallery spaces of the Art Mall premises in New Delhi, ‘Stree 2011’ is a tribute to the spirit of womanhood.
The exhibits - on display from March 8 to 31 - have proved to be an imaginative turnaround. By personalising the narrative of the woman, the artists have enlarged the concept manifold.
Of course, there is a segment which has preferred to keep to the traditional approach where womanhood is idealised, for instance as a consort of Lord Krishna in Bharti Indorkar`s stylised composition on the lines of miniature art, or as the eternal nayika awaiting the return of the beloved in Balesh Jindal`s ‘Intezaar’.
Symbolic interpretations of woman power saw interesting conceptualisations.
The mermaid-like form blowing on a conch shell by the sea ripples with a happiness quotient, while a serene geometry pervades Rita Jhunjhunwala`s half-open or full-blown lotuses in a tonal palette of earthy tints.
Others have used the ornamented feet and hands of feminine anatomy to say their bit and Pragya Jain has drawn the eye inwards into her compartmented squares, each cocooning a symbol of the free spirit within its core.
An attractive flow of trailing lines and forms in Canadian artist Pragati Sharma`s ‘Looking Closely’ invites varied interpretations.
In a bold makeover, Boishali Massot has given her thoughts free rein in her curvaceous though sinuous depiction titled ‘Horse Power’.
When the form is affixed to the feminine figure itself in works such as Indu Tripathy`s untitled canvas or Geetika Goyal`s ‘Roshni’ or the ‘Lost Memory’ by Monika Kaur, the treatment shows a very personal involvement.
Decorative elements give the canvases a strong illustrative expressiveness, proving art is neither a way of conformity nor a breakaway into unbridled fantasy.
Besides form, colour treatment and the other essentials of art-making, there are exhibits of experimentation with commendable results.
Priyanka Dua`s digital study of the tree form, Aarti Zaveri`s engagement with light on the surface of the canvas, Nibha Mishra`s treatment with mixed media or collage compositions by Uma Sharma prove quite efficacious.
Lozenge-like brightness, earthy tonalities, cubist divisions, and graphic outlines mark some of the abstract compositions. Sculptural interpretations ranging from forms in bronze, wood, fiberglass and aluminium were in abstract contours largely.
The exhibition was inaugurated by noted artist Arpana Caur and graced by dignitaries from the diplomatic as well as art fraternity.
Banded together under a single roof, these differing strains on the 100th celebration of International Women`s Day March 8 gave the historic occasion an artistic arm of encouragement.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.