The Art Qurious Presents Their Second Exhibition at Travancore House
LIFE, AS IT HAPPENS
a celebration of Indian artists coming out of darkness
Ratna Vira | Raj Chowdhury | Ravi Kattakuri | Naina Redhu | Kiran Sherkhane | Ashok Juttu
Travancore House, New Delhi
2nd – 4th August, 2024
12:00 – 8:00 PM
New Delhi, India, July 2024: The Art Qurious (TAQ) is delighted to announce their second show ‘Life as it Happens’, set to open doors to the public on the 2nd of August ‘24, at the newest art exhibition venue in the capital city, Travancore House. Designed with accompanying text by Rahul Kumar, the exhibit spotlights the works of six talented, young, contemporary Indian artists; Ratna Vira, Ashok Juttu, Kiran Sherkhane, Naina Redhu, Raj Chowdhury, and Ravi Kattakuri.
The young, vibrant gallery recently held a successful debut show earlier in the year, and continues to focus on showcasing contemporary art by up-and-coming talent in the country. TAQ is dedicated to celebrating art as distinctive as its name and actively seeks to represent the finest talents from emerging artists across India and the rest of South Asia.
Sangita Rajani, Founder – Director of TAQ, expresses the vision for the show stating, “Throughout history, the idea of the tortured artist has challenged perceptions and stirred debate, reflecting a truth about art – it mirrors humanity’s profound experiences; including adversity. However, the notion that suffering is necessary for artistic greatness has glamorised pain. In this show, ‘Life, as it happens’, the artists unravel the complexities of human emotion, experiences and existence through their art: they want to celebrate not their trauma but their survival.”
The upcoming exhibition presents a captivating insight into contemporary artistry of six Indian artists. Artist, curator and writer Rahul Kumar, who teams up with TAQ once again as the text and artwork designer of both shows emphasises, “Art tells stories, and when drawn from lived experiences, it becomes unique and authentic. Each of us has distinctive encounters leading to varied emotions, and these manifest as real and tangible visual art. Each artist showcased here uses their practice to express deeply personal sentiments. Their art mirrors their life. You’ll find human figures that seem distorted and disjointed, alongside depictions of celebration and harmony with nature. Abstract emotions are conveyed through non-representational imagery, turning these works into the creators’ autobiographies. While the pages are open, it’s the viewer’s task to read the stories.”
Ravi Kattakuri’s art celebrates the feminine form, highlighting both external beauty and internal essence with themes of goodness and devotion. Naina Redhu’s work vibrantly captures the journey of human emotions with bold colours and dynamic compositions. In contrast, Kiran Sherkhane’s art reflects his personal experiences, exploring figurative imagery. Meanwhile, Ashok Juttu meticulously uses layers to depict historical depth and textural richness in his work, creating narratives that transcend beyond form. Ratna Vira’s art offers a glimpse into her personal journey, chronicling experiences from childhood to adulthood, and inviting viewers to see fragments of their own stories within her creations. Finally, Raj Chowdhury’s artwork vividly represents his passionate pursuits from adolescence, with a strong foundation in realism influenced by emotions, nature, and mood, while later embracing surrealism and abstract realism, often accompanied by his self-written poetry to enhance the narrative depth.
The exhibition will continue at Travancore House up to the 4th of August, from 12:00 to 8:00 PM, daily. The show is open for all art enthusiasts, cultural aficionados, and critics alike, to join the celebration of emerging Indian artists with TAQ
