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'The Inaugural experience at Preediv Art Gallery'

History of Indian Art is as old as the Indian civilization and every major period of history has given India newer modes of expression and newer forms of art. The myriad cultural, traditional, geographical and economic influences have enriched Indian Art over the years and in the new 21st century, one can see all these influences in the Fine Arts of India. Preediv Art Gallery here today has brought this heady blend of classical, traditional, contemporary and cutting edge art and décor elements with international sensibility. By combining the diversity and integrity of art and design, the aim was to bring forth enormous creative energy which is unique and irreplaceable. The exhibition fuses the old and the new and crosses over to a new dimension where different artists have showcased a bundle of creative works in a single space.

Every work of art is the child of its period. Each generation of art produces an art of its own which can never be repeated. All efforts to revive the art and art theories in the past have at the best produced another unborn art. India had always been closely connected with other cultures and the influences of these various cultures can be seen in the art of various times and even today the trend continuous. Again while contemporary artists in India take inspiration from various sources and styles, Indian Art still retains its distinct Indianness. Newer styles never seen before are also emerging in the Indian scene. Forms and styles which actually cannot be categorized into any specific existing genre are also visible. The purpose of the exhibition was not only to display a brilliant rendering and drafting skills but also an attempt in shaping of an artistic and individual language that translates formal, conceptual as well as thematic concerns into creative expression. The show can be conceptualized as a dialogue of varying visual sensibilities and understanding that reflects not just the artist's individual preoccupation with the idea and material but also is indicative of their involvement, their interaction with each other and reactions to surrounding events. The pattern of display and presentation highlights an assortment of divergent themes. The ccontemporary artworks in the gallery provides an excellent opportunity to experience today's wisdom through the unique and personalized visions of its artists and this is another visible element of the exhibition.

The exhibits represent the artist’s effort to freely interpret and express his or her environment, both internal and external, and to communicate that interpretation visually. It gives the viewer a vision of what meaning these elements have today and on into the future, rather than what they meant in the past. Through their work, each artist has dealt with issues related to the fact that one's identity is in a constant flux, be it their internal perspective or external expression or be it how one deals with the self in society having explored different experiences in just attempting to decode an experience.

The ability of the artist to recreate a delicate yet dreamlike space of the past where the viewer discovers memories or fresh experiences with complex emotional uncertainties and secret desires of life to lead it more relaxing. In the paintings one can also see the artist exploreing different perceptions of life with respect aspects like the gender, cultural symbols and traditional practices and also examining the differences and similarities among traditions. One can also trace elements of divinity, rituals, place, memory and history. The images seem to be a response to the present while mirroring the past. The abstraction of the art works reflects distance and proximity and represent intimate moments and impart a new form of painting in the medium. One of the important observations in the gallery was about the aura that was created around the artworks with the use of colours and strokes and compositions to make the visuals strong. The conscious effort or practice invested to transform the ordinary into extraordinary, abstract into artworks with resilience and beauty has created immense interest and significance.One can say that it was a script on its own.

Today Indian art is becoming increasingly accessible to the general public. A person today may be visiting natural wonders, ancient temples, or traditional festivals. But a visit to a contemporary art exhibition is sure to add a new and unconventional perspective to the experience. This is another significance of Preediv Art Gallery’s inaugural exhibition of creating the opportunity that cannot be missed.