Paper Alchemy, Showcasing Evolution Of Indian Art

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An exhibition at Bikaner House in Delhi has been showcasing Indian art with a timeline spanning over four centuries. 'Paper Alchemy: Tracing Memory Through Time', hosted by the Great Banyan Art, takes you on a creative journey from the 18th century all the way to the current times.The exhibition was opened to the public on April 26 and is set to end on April 30. Paper Alchemy displays art from various major Indian art movement, including the Company School, the Bengal School, the Progressive Artists' Group, the Madras Group, and Contemporary practices.&nbsp;Viewers can witness the evolution of Indian Art and the relationship it has had with paper over the generations. The display emphasises on the significance of paper and highlights the various techniques to interact with it such as watercolour, gouache and lithography. "What’s consistent among all of these works is the medium of paper and how paper has the ability to hold on to memories," said Sonali Batra, a curator of the exhibition. Great Banyan Art has curated and exhibited over a 100 pieces of exquisite art pieces for the public to view and appreciate.&nbsp;

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00:00with over 100 works from the 18th to 21st century an exhibition at Bikaner house in

00:12the national capital explores the deep connection between paper as a medium and

00:17artistic expression in India presented by the great banyan art paper alchemy

00:23tracing memory through time explores the evolution of art in India and highlights

00:28papers ability to preserve stories evoke memories and serve as a powerful medium

00:34for artistic exploration the exhibition spans major movements in Indian art

00:40including the company school the Bengal school the progressive artists group the

00:46madras group and contemporary practices providing a rare opportunity to witness

00:51the evolution of artistic engagement with paper across generations and aesthetic

00:56philosophies great banyan art has put together 100 pieces these are works on

01:02paper and what we've tried to do is showcase the evolution of Indian art from

01:07the 18th century to contemporary times it starts with your 18th century visiting

01:13artists foreign artists who came to India such as Thomas and William Daniel we have

01:18aquatins by them the exhibition showcases the remarkable versatility of paper through

01:24diverse techniques including watercolour gouache tempera acrylic lithography etching aquatint

01:32serigraphy and photography we've actually showcased the evolution moving into the

01:38Bengal school of art then post-independence we have indigenous modernism and the rise of

01:45modernism in India and finally we end with contemporary art which is art of today and

01:51what's consistent amongst all of these works is the medium of paper and how paper has the ability

01:58to you know hold on to memories and it's you know such a fragile medium yet you know it's taken

02:08forward stories and lasting visual imprints cultural memory over three centuries the exhibition which

02:16started on April 26th will come to an end on April 30th

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