The Art Space

‘Impressionism’ is an art movement that emerged in France in the 19th Century. The founding impressionist artists were Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Alfred Sisley and others. The entire concept of the movement was to capture the accurate depiction of the natural light and shadow. Impressionist artists preferred to paint outdoors instead of their studios. The key characterization included visible and small brushstrokes, impersonating the subject in its true light. Their subjects significantly comprised of the landscapes and scenes of everyday life. Impressionist painters could not afford to wait for France to accept their work, so they established their own exhibition—apart from the annual salon organized by the Académie. During the latter part of 1873, Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, and Sisley organized the Société Anonyme Coopérative des Artistes Peintres, Sculpteurs, Graveurs (“Cooperative and Anonymous Association of Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers”) to exhibit their artworks independentl...

Finding the right frame for your artwork is a crucial step once you choose the piece of art that you love. Framing is an art in itself and choosing the right frame can enhance the complete look of the painting. After investing a considerable amount of time and money into finding that perfect art piece one cannot go wrong with the frame.  A frame can either enhance the artwork or become a distraction. Hence, Here are a few steps on how to choose the right frame for your artwork:  Material and Medium - Know your medium Material of the frame and medium of the artwork are two deciding factors in choosing the correct frame. Frames are available in many varieties and the choices are endless hence a buyer must understand how to find the perfect balance. Every artwork is different therefore its framing requirements will vary too. Prints or paper works will require a different style of framing than oil or acrylic paintings. Colors - It is all about the right colors  It is importan...

Ceramic Art has existed for around 25,000 years. The word Ceramic comes from a Greek word ‘Keramos’- Potter’s earth, a clay-based product usually divided into pottery such as earthenware, stoneware and faience and porcelain.  The art that was once considered to be significant only for decorative purposes is now taking a centre stage in the world of contemporary art.  The production or creation of art objects such as figures, tiles and other decorative items using clay comes under the category of ‘Ceramic art’.  Clay has been used to create a wide variety of objects – cookware, worship idols, etc and its origin in India can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization between 2500-1500 B.C. The process of creating ceramics has been constantly changing and different styles have emerged over the period of time. Pottery is the most common form of ceramic art and is often associated with indigenous cultures representing local traditions and their patterns.   Ceram...

A prolific genius of colour and craft, Akbar Padamsee was one of the most versatile artists of the Modern Age. Best known for his paintings Padamsee was also a brilliant photographer, sculptor, filmmaker and lithographer. Padamsee was born on 12th April, 1928. Hailing from a privileged family he always had a strong inclination towards art.  Akbar Padamsee was born on 12th April, 1928. He always had a strong fondness towards art. He is considered to be one of the pioneers in Modern Indian painting along with his contemporaries like S.H. Raza, F. N. Souza, M.F. Husain. He later on became involved with the Progressive Artist’s Group (PAG) in Bombay, which was formed in 1947 by F.N. Souza, S.H. Raza, M.F. Husain. Though he was not a formal member of the group, he was the youngest associate of the PAG. His free spirit and progressive approach allowed him to experiment with a variety of mediums, from Oil paintings to watercolours, sculpture, printmaking to photography. The artist was ver...

Resin art is a versatile and an unexplored art medium which is becoming a potential art practice in recent times. Being a versatile and durable material it allows artists to experiment with its unlimited possibilities and exceptional results. It is traditionally a thick and viscous and is generally used to manufacture varnishes and paints. However, a new kind of synthetic resin is created only for artistic purposes which are considered to be less harmful.   Resin is a beautiful form of fluid which acts like a hardener when mixed with a medium called epoxy resin with colourful pigments to create products that become glass like solid after 12-24 hours. The method of creating an art piece with resin is a free flow or fluid like pouring, burning and glossing. It is usually poured down on the surface – the surface can be wood, canvas, ceramic or silicon. The natural fluidity helps create aesthetically beautiful textures, lines, shapes and patterns. The end result is a glossy artistic ...

Impasto is a painting technique in which a thick layer of paint is applied on to the surface with the help of a brush or a knife.  The technique came into existence in the 17th century. Traditionally the artists strives to create clean and defined brushstrokes that were almost mirror-like. However, that is not the case with ‘Impasto’. The technique provides an elevated texture to the paintings. By creating a thick layer of paint on the surface, the artist aims to achieve a three-dimensional visual through a two-dimensional artwork. The technique allows an artist to create an interesting interplay of light and shadow. Due to its thick brushstrokes and colours the artist is able to achieve a sense of depth through an artwork’s texture, the value of colours or form. Impasto is most often associated with ‘Baroque’ painters like Rembrandt, Diego Velazquez, Frans Hals who used the technique to depict the aged skin, reflection of jewels, fabric creases, or amours with utmost accurac...

Known as India’s most versatile artist, Satish Gujral was born in 1925 in undivided Punjab. He emigrated from now Pakistan to Delhi with his family where he spent most of his life. Most of his early works portray the trauma and turmoil caused to people at the time of partition. His canvases are a reflection of his personal experiences and journey. In an interview published in India Today in mid 1980s, Gujral said ‘Partition provided me a reason to discover my inner temperament … If it had not been suited to that tragedy; I would not have been able to paint it. A painter, a sculptor, an architect and a writer; Satish Gujral was a man of many talents. He chose to be unique in everything that he decided to create. His works were not limited to a specific subject, medium, technique or colour palette. The textures and the colours of the paintings are so brilliantly achieved that it creates a captivating scene for the viewers. While his paintings and sculptures have always been in the focus ...