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Silent Objects II, Set of 6

by Ashu Gupta
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Size: 8 x 5.5 inches each
Medium: Pen and Ink on Mechanical Paper
Year: 2020
Signature: Signed at the back

Description

Etched on paper from old history textbooks in Hindi, the 6 small artworks in this set depict the silent objects in our lives which have slipped into oblivion, much like our pride in our own history, culture and identity. As we lead our busy lives, how often do we pause to value that hot cup of tea, worn out pair of slippers, or the comfortable overused t-shirt? We must learn to appreciate those things which have gone unnoticed or been lost along the way - like the silent objects all around us, as well as our history and culture, lost in old books.
The size of each artwork is 8 x 5.5 inches. With frame, each work measures 15.5 x 11.5 inches.

  • 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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