The Art Space

 "Art is the only way of living for me. I love to express myself and when I paint, I cease to exist". A multi-faceted feminist artist Gogi Saroj Pal was born in small town of Neoli, Uttar Pradesh in 1945. Gogi’s works are a reflection of her life and cultural identity. She obtained her formal education from College of Art in Banasthali region of Rajasthan, a diploma from Government College of Art, Lucknow followed by a post Graduate diploma in painting from the college of Art, New Delhi in 1968. Her formal education solidifies her skills and vision as an artist. Women always remained the central subject for Pal. The iconic combination of myth and reality are beautifully depicted in her works. Gogi started her career as a graphic artist in 1965, where she exhibited some 30 works at the Lucknow Information centre. She created these works in mediums such as linocut, mono-prints, lithographs and woodcut. However, she eventually established her own distinctive figurative style...

 Arpita singh is one of the most influential women artists in India, Known for her detailed pictorial depiction of complex emotions and imagery. The artist was born in 1937 in Bara Nagar, Kolkata, West Bengal. She received her diploma in Fine Arts at Delhi Polytechnic now known as College of Art from 1954-1959, She later joined the Government of India’s Cottage industries restoration programme in 1959, where she had the opportunity to work with local weavers and artisans which eventually reflected in her body of work.  Her paintings are vibrant and delicate usually dominated by the pinks and blues. The bold colors and strong lines create a sense of continuity and fierce story telling. The composition is a mix of many emotions depicted in one scene with women being the central image; she absorbs the complexities of the world and represents them in her own distinctive way. She beautifully captures the themes of motherhood, feminine sensuality, vulnerability. The little details o...

  Amrita Sher-Gil was a renowned Indian painter, often considered one of the most important Indian artists of the 20th century. Born in 1913 to a Sikh father and a Hungarian mother, Sher-Gil's artistic talent was evident from a young age. She studied art in Paris at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the Grande Chaumière, where she was influenced by European art movements like Post-Impressionism. Sher-Gil's work is known for its unique blend of Western techniques with traditional Indian art styles. She painted mostly portraits and landscapes, capturing the essence of India and its people. Her art often depicted the lives of Indian villagers and reflected the socio-economic realities of the time. Tragically, Sher-Gil passed away at a young age of 28 in 1941, leaving behind a relatively small but impactful body of work that continues to influence and inspire artists to this day. Her legacy remains significant in the history of Indian art, celebrated for its richness, depth, and portray...

“I do not feel at home anywhere, but the idea of home follows me everywhere”. Zarina Hashmi was an Indian American artist and printmaker. She received a degree in mathematics and was fascinated by architecture which reflects in her use of geometry and structural purity in her thoughts. A strong influence of her identity can be witnessed in all her works. Use of visual elements from Islamic religious geometrical features are the primary concept behind her art. Amalgamating her religious identity with her sense of symmetry, Zarina had created a niche for herself in the world of art. Her keen interest in Geography and city layouts is the crux behind her art practice. A lot of her works show aerial views of cities. Zarina Hashmi’s work challenges familiar locations like ‘Country’ the ways in which they are bordered, delineated and trans versed, and feelings and memories that they evoke in us. Her minimalist prints use these locations to construct new geographies, imbibing them with f...

"I paint self portraits because I am so often alone, I am the person I know best".  Widely known for her passion, pain and self portraits Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated artists of Mexico. Kahlo had a troubled childhood, as a child she suffered from Polio that left her with a slight limp. In another incident, Frida Kahlo nearly died in a bus accident as a teenager. She suffered multiple fractures of her spine, collarbone, ribs, a shattered pelvis, broken foot and dislocated shoulder. In her lifetime, the artist had 30 operations. During her recovery period, Kahlo began to focus heavily on painting. She created almost 200 paintings in her lifetime. The primary subjects of her paintings were still life and portraits of herself, family and friends. In meticulously executed paintings, Kahlo portrayed herself again and again. She created the first self portrait in year 1926, where she can be seen wearing a velvet dress. It was painted in the style of the 19th century...