Art & Artist Stories
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The Artistic Value of Christmas Decorations
In a broad sense, anything that needs artistic skill and creativity can be counted under art. So then, are Christmas decorations art? It might not come as a surprise, but centuries ago, Christmas ornaments, cribs and cards were considered art forms enjoyed only by the elite who could afford to commission them. Are they still regarded as art? Sadly, the ornaments and artefacts that adorn homes, streets and workplaces during Christmas are considered only decorations and not art today.
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A Perfect Blend of Reality and Illusion - Akshita Gandhi
“As an artist, you will be exposed to praise as well as criticism. However, what really matters is, while people are busy deciding whether your work is a success or not, you need to be back in your studio creating more work.” - Akshita Gandhi
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The Story Behind Expensive Japanese Brushes
I went through many hardships and experienced a great deal of frustration before finally succeeding in making brushes that I could feel proud of creating.
- Yoshiyuki Hata, The Third Master, Traditional craftsperson of Kawajiri fude brush
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From Motors to Strokes - Venkatesh
"To be good at what you want to do, you need to fall in love with learning" - Venkatesh
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Shaping Beautiful Minds - Vaishnavi Giri
“A lot of people think that being an artist is different from being a storyteller. Both of those things are quite similar. Every artist is a storyteller. The only difference is in how they tell their stories.” says Vaishnavi Giri an artist, entrepreneur and children’s book illustrator.
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The Wall is my Canvas - Sneha Chakraborty
Once I paint a mural, it’s for the rest of the world to experience.” says Sneha Chakraborty, a travelling muralist from Pune.
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Dissecting Reality - Tanmoy Kayesen
“Be conscious of who you are and accept it, then you can portray things in their truest form” says Tanmoy Kayesen, artist and architect. -
Like Looking in a Mirror - Olamide Ogunade Olisco
For me art is all about connecting with the audience, I imagine a painting as a conversation between it and the person looking at it
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From the Plate to the Canvas - Sarasvathy TK
“Food is powerful and it plays a vital role in our culture. Everybody is connected to it” True to this her paintings offer experiences that crash upon the viewer like waves, making them feel the texture, color even the flavor and aroma. -
The Paper Artist - Swapna Khade
There is nothing more liberating than a blank sheet of paper, the possibilities are endless. Illustrating this is Swapna Khade from Pune.