When each epoch bears down its historical burden upon us, we look through the window of art that is inversely a window to ourselves. We had been seduced into believing that as a civilisation we are invincible, but our greatest civilisational predicament begins when that affair gets over. At...
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When each epoch bears down its historical burden upon us, we look through the window of art that is inversely a window to ourselves. We had been seduced into believing that as a civilisation we are invincible, but our greatest civilisational predicament begins when that affair gets over. At that point of vulnerability, we return to the window of art. This individual window of creativity always leads us to the intricate play of the tangible and intangible experiences. With the emergence of new modes of representation in everyday life, we return continuously to this window, sometimes with inspiration or in other incidents with deep doubts.This constantly shifting frame of the window is a space of introspection, reflection, and intrigue.
This exhibition is an attempt to locate the coordinates of such unlocated individual windows through art.It invites artists to visualise our complex relationship with and with the world. The window of art is a space of openness. It lets in fresh light and air. As a conceptual frame, it helps us to make sense of the three-dimensional world beyond. Unlike the window that frames the world on a two-dimensional surface, the window of individual creativity infuses it with materiality and texture.The metaphor of the window in this group show is used to extend discussions on the creative and conceptual possibilities of art, especially when humanity is under great regression. It brings together various artists to reflect upon their individual creative position in this world. The curatorial attempt is to converge various perspectives on art, art-making, and the specific position of creativity in an ever-changing world. - Premjish Achari
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