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Ethos VII
Cocktail Reception: Thursday, 11th October 2012, 6.30 pm 8.30 pm Guest-of-Honour: Mr Narayanamohan Chairman, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry On View: 11th October 2012 28th November 2012

SINGAPORE 3rd OCTOBER 2012 Indigo Blue Art is pleased to announce the launch of Ethos VII, an annual show featuring renowned artists of contemporary Indian art. Ethos VII marks the eighth year of Indigo Blue Art. In conjunction with Deepavali, Indigo Blue Art celebrates the accomplishments of Indias senior and master artists by offering the public an opportunity to view and procure their breathtaking museum-quality works. This collection was selected as exemplary examples of works by leading senior and master artists of contemporary Indian Art, who are the beacon for aspiring and emerging artists alike. Prolific artists K.G. Subramanyan and M.F. Husain were both honoured with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan by the government of India for their works. Husain painted diverse subjects ranging from Gandhi to Madhuri Dixit, and is well known for translating the influences and experiences of his life into remarkable works of art. Subramanyan on the other hand, is famous for his versatility, and he works with various tools and media, ranging from paintings to sculptures, toys and textiles.

Manjit Bawas paintings are centred on spiritual and mythological figures, often isolated in flat pictorial spaces. These figures are often accompanied by animals and birds, which are inspirations from nature and Sufi philosophy. While Bawa concentrated on mythological figures, B. Prabha often depicted scenes from the lives of rural women. A significant component of Prabhas body of work was the artists self -conscious attempt to immortalise the trials, travails and strengths of Indian women. Jogen Chowdhury and George Keyt are both known for their fluid lines and curves in their paintings. Chowdhury uses lines and contours to create sensuous figures, and muted colours are added to create the illusion of volume. Keyts paintings, on the other hand, consist of intersections of bold lines and cu rves, forming shapes and patterns which he filled with warm tones and vibrant colours. The application of strong primary colours, like hues of red, yellow and indigo incidentally celebratory Indian colours are especially evident in the works of artists Paresh Maity, Thota Vaikuntam, and Sujata Bajaj. Vaikuntam is famous for his colourful depiction of the sensual Telangana women. In contrast, both Maity and Bajaj use a darker palette. Maitys works are soulful and poignant, while Bajajs exude power and vigour. The prevailing influence in the works of artists S.H. Raza, Sohan Qadri and Akkitham Narayanan is mainly spiritual and based on a history of religious and philosophical teachings. The spiritual elements are manifest in sacred forms like the bindu an important feature central to Razas works. While the symbols, forms and colours in Qadris canvases are the result of his meditation, Akkithams works are the product of a childhood spent studying the Vedas. Ethos VII will be on display at Indigo Blue Art from 11 October 2012 to 28 November 2012. The guest-ofhonour for the cocktail reception will be Mr. Narayanamohan, Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Ethos VII
On View: 11 Oct 28 Nov 2012 Location: Indigo Blue Art 33 Neil Road, Singapore 088820 Timings: Mondays Saturdays, 11am 6pm; (Closed on Sundays and public holidays) Website: www.indigoblueart.com

ABOUT INDIGO BLUE ART Indigo Blue Art was established in Singapore in 2004 to showcase Contemporary Indian Art. Committed to promoting a greater awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of Indian Art, IBA houses an extensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and books on the genre.

For more information, please contact Lydia at lydia@indigoblueart.com or call 63721719.