Preserving tradition

Putting imagination on a canvas requires an artistic acumen, but reshaping the visualised images to a smaller dimension to fit them on a smaller board is even more difficult. Indian art history of our rich heritage in  the miniature art. Ancient India had flourishing styles in form of Mughal miniatures to Rajput miniatures to name a few and keeping this tradition alive artist Suvigya Sharma, paints miniatures, an art form which not many pursue. Suviygya says, “Contemporary art is  hybrid of European and Indian styles.

Miniature art, an Indian heritage has lost its traditional value and is gradually being replaced by contemporary art. I want to keep miniature art form alive through my works. I even hold workshops for the same.”

The 29-year-old artist based out at Jaipur has been determined to spread this vintage art all over the world. He has been fortunate enough to be genetically blessed and has learnt the basics of the art from his father RK Sharma who has been a renowned name in painting miniature artworks for majority of business families including the  Ambani’s and the Birla family in India and the world over the last 40 years. Suvigya uses a fusion of acrylic on canvas with 24carat gold embossed works with precious as well as semi-precious stones embedded in his works.

The exhibition at Kala Ghoda will presents a unique blend of art. Titled Illuminations, it signifying the aesthetics of art in the early centuries the paintings are completed with a touch of modern day miniature art form.

When & Where:  Artisan Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda March 11- 16