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SUMI – Reflections of the Eastern Spirit
A Group Show of Four Women Artists
Aruna Vasudeva, Mun Jang Hee, Shobha Juneja & Yuriko Ando Lochan
Curtain Raiser
by
B.B. Nagpal
New Delhi 2nd December: Gallery Ensign presents a group show of four women artists titled ‘SUMI – Reflections of the Eastern Spirit’,at Gallery Ensign, B-17, Geetanjali Enclave, New Delhi – 110017, from 4th till 15th December 2010. However, the opening preview will be on 3rd December, 7 pm onwards
Says Seema Subbanna, Director, Gallery Ensign: “Sumi-E style of painting is an art form which is more than a thousand years old. It requires a lot of skill to present the object of art, in the fewest possible strokes. One cannot handle this medium without a lot of practice, as just a few strokes and the painting is complete. I find the whole process extremely fascinating; all the participating artists have been practicing this art form for a long time and with a lot of passion. It’s a pleasure
to present their show at our gallery premises.”
Zen priests had introduced ink painting called SUMI-E, which has been described as painting by spontaneous inspiration. The paper is fragile, the brush is coarse, and each line made must be final. There is no over-painting, no building up, no planning of the image. It is an attempt to project inner meaning through direct, broad strokes.
The participating artists bring this tedious technique to life through their works. The one common element that binds them together to create an exhibition of artworks driven by dedication and technique is the elements of nature that are reflected in all of their works.
SUMI - Reflections of the Eastern Spirit is an exhibition that explores the invisible expressions of the artist reflected in the visible form. The artists’ quest to approach the theme, which represents the idea is evident in the artworks that imbibe the calm and mystery of nature.Working with this challenging technique, the artists have created works which are nuances of harmony that subtly whisper their language to the onlooker as he passes by.
The exhibition will be inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Hideaki Domichi, Ambassador of
About the artists:
Aruna Vasudev
For four decades Aruna Vasudev has been deeply involved in the world of cinema. Her interest in the visual arts, however, preceded the involvement with cinema. Photography, then painting, continued alongside but receded into the background as the cinema took over. Nevertheless, connections have a way of re-appearing. It was the discovery of
Mun Jang Hee
Mun Jang Hee has followed Korean and Chinese traditional Painting. The typical brush strokes characteristic of her style are rendered with freedom and confidence. As a Korean living in
Shobha Juneja
Shobha Juneja was initiated into the
Yuriko Ando Lochan
Yuriko Lochan is an artist living in
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