PREVIEW: EXHIBITION “BETWEEN THE LINES” By Veenu Shah and Jyoti Singh Where: Visual Art Gallery, Indian Habitat Centre New Delhi When : October 25 to October 31, 2014. If you love enamel art, a visit to “Between the Line” exhibition By Veenu Shah and Jyoti Singh at the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, is simply a must, which will be held from October 25 to October 31, 2014. In India, enamel has been in use since the advent of the Mughals. It is said that Emperor Akbar had a special department in his court for enameling. Historians say it was Raja Mansingh who had introduced enamel decoration to Jaipur from Lahore. In Jaipur, especially during the reign of Maharaja Jai singh, the art of enameling attained great perfection and beauty. Other centre where enameling work is done are Altar, Banaras, Delhi, Lucknow and Kashmir. Two names to reckon with in the field of this hereditary craft in a contemporary avatar are Veenu Shah and Jyoti Singh. A pioneer in the field of contemporary enameling in the country, Shah learnt this art in the US, Europe and Japan and has widely exhibited her creations across the globe before entering the Indian arena while for Jyoti Singh, it was a process of natural progression from the world of pottery, terra cotta in particular. The duo presents their creations at the exhibition, showcasing fired enamels on copper and steel. The works will astound you, impress you as well as make you fall in love with the hands that created these art pieces. Whatever be the origin, the base material or the design, the hand-crafted works of each of these artists are indeed awe-inspiring.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 10:22:35 +0000
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