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Nest of Memories

by Ashu Gupta
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Size: 36 inches (diameter)
Medium: Pen and Ink on Canvas
Year: 2020

Description

This artwork is part of The Eye Series, which celebrates and brings to life people, events, memories or objects, that we otherwise assign little importance to.
The artwork takes us on a journey back to our childhood, when the simplest things brought the greatest joy. For anyone who grew up in India between the 1960's to 1990's, there are so many stories and memories associated with the objects depicted in this artwork. From soft drinks like Gold Spot and Citra, to Phantom sweet cigarette candy, from the compass we used in Math class at school to the diamond shaped 5 paisa coin, from the iconic Champak or Chacha Chaudhury comic characters to the stately Ambassador car - the artwork evokes memories of more than 50 such memorable objects and things from yesteryears. Our eyes have retained visuals of all these different childhood associations, and the same is depicted through the eyeball in the centre of the artwork. Putting a big smile on the face, this delightful artwork is a throwback to all those happy memories, that can still bring the child alive in us.
This artwork is fitted with a rotating frame, which allows it to be rotated on display as per preference. It measures 36 inches in diameter, and the framed size is 40.5 inches in diameter.

  • ABOUT Ashu Gupta

    Ashu Gupta is a contemporary artist whose practice is an exercise in introspection. A graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Design in Raipur, Ashu also holds a certificate from London’s Royal College of Art Contemporary Art Summer School. She developed her artistic practice through experimentation with pattern making, allowing intricate motifs to slowly emerge as larger forms. Working predominantly with pen and ink, Ashu uses hundreds of thousands of repeating patterns and stippling in her work. In recent times, she has also incorporated experiments with other techniques such as paper piercing and thread work, in her practice. Ashu’s deeply layered, mostly monochromatic compositions offer the possibility of a new interpretation with every glance. Her subjects are always emphasized, with nothing to distract from the beauty of her stunning pieces.

    With an artistic style that is both distinct and confident, Ashu’s works have been collected by seasoned art collectors, in what are still the early years of her professional journey. Ashu has participated in several group exhibitions across India, and held solo exhibitions at Gallery Sublime, Bangalore in 2017 and at Artisera in August 2020 and August 2022. She has been nominated for the prestigious Lalit Kala Academy Awards (2016-17 and 2017-18) and the 2017 Bombay Art Society Awards. She was part of Madras Art Weekend 2024. The artist lives and works in Bangalore.

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