Re-imagining ancient worlds: The journey of Indian contemporary art

10 May-17 May 2018, (opening and closing time will come here, to be confirmed)

Abundant Art Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of 12 painters and 2 sculptors in Le Dame Gallery in London. This is an unique opportunity to see the current trends in Indian contemporary art. The Gallery was setup in 2017 with the aspiration of supporting established as well as emerging Indian artists.

Indian Art has come a long way since the rebellion and journey of self-discovery that was triggered by the Bengal school of art in the early 20^th century. Contemporary Indian artists are much more confident today in using their distinct Indian heritage and at the same time entering a more fruitful relationship with Western modernism.

Our selection of artists represents not only the unbroken heritage of Indian art dating back to Mughal miniatures to the Ajanta frescoes but also how India is responding to global ideas in the post-modern sense.

Our artists represent a wide variety of expressions and creativity in contemporary Indian art ranging from a reimagining of the Bengal school in Mohi Paul’s works to the abstract explorations of inner emotions by Shad Fatima. They showcase a specific sensibility which is as much defined by Indian culture and heritage as their awareness about the world at large. Our artists use a variety of media including water colour wash technique, acrylic and Oil. There are traditional Indian motifs, mythical and historical characters as well as articulations of the artists’ inner journeys. Its like an ancient people with a distinct culture are stepping out into a new world full of new possibilities.

For any press-related enquiries please contact:

Protima Chatterjee protima@abundantartgallery.com

PRESS DAY: Thursday 10th May, 6pm – 9pm

At Le Dame Art Gallery, Melia White House, 1 Albany Street, Regent’s Park, London NW1 3UP

RSVP: protima@abundantartgallery.com

Corporate Partners: DNV Industries Pvt Ltd

Exhibition partners: le Dame Art Gallery

Notes to Editors

Painters:

Mohi Paul delves into historical and mythical figures who inhabit a twilight world of diffused lighting and robust colours

Shad Fatima explores the often-unnoticed interconnectedness of everything in our lives through her abstract grayscale shapes.

Bikas Mukherjee His work is predominantly colourful and energetic landscapes and geometric shapes that are reminiscent of bright Indian summers.

Dipankar Mukherjee Takes us to Sepia dream worlds populated by clowns, floating figures and strange humanoid creatures who inhabit a shadowy world of romance and desire, promise and despair.

Animesh Biswas’s canvas is one of modest colour, soft line, simple composition and decorative texture with striking human characters. He particularly uses contrasting colours like red and blue or orange and violet—which strengthen the effect when placed together

Srimanta Das’s new work on “Ganesha” is a refreshingly fresh interpretation of Ganesha- the remover of obstacles. Das specializes in face paintings which are steeped in photo-realism. His face paintings convey many moods and stories.

Sushanta Roy is fascinated by the artistic possibilities of objects from our everyday life. In his paintings these simple everyday objects are frequently transmuted.

Malay Datta Specialises in tranquil meditating Buddha in a world of aesthetically rich colour and texture.

Swapan Denra’s work demonstrates dilapidated old buildings of North Kolkata, alleys and lanes and the accompanying promise of regeneration through a doorway or a small bird

Nripen Nath Dark shadowy worlds with characters reflecting on their losses forms the theme of his work. Nath forms his shapes through lines and palette and with the use of asymmetrical balance between past and present, figure and colour.

Joydeep Chatterjee Captures the ephemeral moment in his paintings with the help of his spontaneous but purposeful brush strokes which generate the visual language of an intense realism.

Tanushree Ghosh’s paintings are resonant with an intensely personal interpretation of Indian mythology with an exploration of divinity especially “Shakti” the female energy that permeates the universe.

Printmaker

Sudip Saha explores various media including linocut, woodcut, unocut and many others. His predominant use of black and white scenes and compositions have a definitive message embellished with aesthetic appeal.

Sculptors

Pradip Sur’s sculptures convey a multiplicity of meaning and messages through familiar forms. His works bring out an instinctive response to the physical world and their qualities of scale, texture and mass with a timeless theme.

Ajoy Das’s sculptures frequently draw inspiration from traditional motifs like the Owl -vehicle of the Goddess of Wealth and the “Alpana”. His works are known for their realistic shapes and lucid expressions. His themes are exclusively Indian, sculpted in a soft lyrical style.

About Abundant Art

With Re-imagining ancient worlds: The journey of Indian contemporary art we are pleased to launch Abundant Art Gallery with its first exhibition in London.

Set up in 2017 Abundant Art Gallery is the latest venture of Abundant Art (www.abundantart.net). Focused exclusively on contemporary Indian art, sculpture and photography, our vision is to use digital channels to bring the latest in the Indian contemporary art scene to a global audience.

For historical and cultural reasons Indian art has not had the same recognition as western, Chinese or Japanese Art.

Our aim is to position contemporary Indian art as part of a deep heritage going back thousands of years in time which will enhance and enrich global art.

Through “CONTRIVANCE”- an artists guild in India established in the year of 1979, we have put together an eclectic mix of artists who represent a broad array of contemporary art trends in India from refashioning past heritage to bold individual works that relate intimately to present day issues.