In her studio, artist Smita Jain becomes an interpreter of memories
1 year, 8 months ago

In her studio, artist Smita Jain becomes an interpreter of memories

Live Mint  

At the Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, there is an evocative painting on display, titled ‘Amidst the Mist’. Memory plays a huge role in Jain’s work, bringing together her recollections of a childhood spent in Ara, Bihar, of her grandfather bent over a watercolour painting that he worked on night and day, of her travels around the country, and more. The vibrant colours reflect the space's life and vivacity without depicting any human or animal figures in the compositions,” states the exhibition note. I have always loved Vincent Van Gogh’s work since childhood.

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Past and Beyond: Integration of memories with architecture in Smita Jain’s solo exhibition
1 year, 8 months ago

Past and Beyond: Integration of memories with architecture in Smita Jain’s solo exhibition

The Hindu  

Smita Jain’s exhibition Past and Beyond, is about the core values, essence and the spirit behind famous and little known buildings and locations she has visited over the years. These include her ancestral home in Ara, Bihar, the ethereal residences of Ladakh and Kashmir, the rustic palaces in Rajasthan, the temples in the holy city of Benaras, and few landmarks …

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