When art steps beyond the periphery of conventional media and enters the realm of daily life, the results are fascinating and delightful, both for the artists and for the viewers. An ongoing show of functional art objects as a part of Absolut Style, is a strong example of the same.
A beautiful artwork by artist Farhad
Says the curator of the show, Ratna Rao Shekhar, “The out-of-the-box approach towards painting and creatively transforming household objects seemed like an invigorating idea to me. The artists were equally enthusiastic about the show and I am very happy with the kind of objects we are able to bring forth.”
Shyam’s artwork
A huge bullock cart wheel enchantingly painted by Laxman Aelay captures one’s attention immediately, with its intricate nuances that reflect the rural ethos in a stylistically rich manner. Priyanka Aelay, who has painted flora and fauna on wooden boxes, enthusiastically shares, “The three dimensional entity of these objects inspires me tremendously as an artist. I love experimenting with new media.”
Coasters designed by by artists Afza Tamkanat with characters in sepia colours
One of the wooden boxes painted by Fawad Tamkanat assimilates an interesting allegory created out of handpicked excerpts from Hyderabad. The background shows architectural extravagance while a couple of autorikshaws and pedestrians are juxtaposed in a random rhythm to enthrall. Describing his experience, Tamkanat says, “The intention of working on this new medium is to cultivate interest among buyers.”
Talking about his works, artist Shyam Bharath Yadav says, “I experience a childlike excitement and happiness while working on a new medium. It breaks the monotony of regular work. For this show, I have worked on a pair of easy chairs painted with the two majestic emblems that define Hyderabad, the Charminar and Golconda fort.”
Sanjay Ashtaputre’s stylistically arranged portraits that overlap on jute bags make for an interestingly composed amalgamation. The magazine holder by Sreekanth Kurva depicts the artist’s popular and much loved bull with intricately rendered mane, while the wooden box, also painted by him, shows ornamental jewellery in black and white.
The coasters by Afza Tamkanat, with characters in sepia colours, bring forth glimpses of the old city of Hyderabad. The jewellery by Seema Kohli and ornamental table by Rohini Reddy are designed with such extravagance that their utility purpose takes a backseat and the artistic magic reigns supreme.
