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In pictures: Anukta Mukherjee Ghosh celebrates tradition with six paintings made on a taant sari at a Salt Lake exhibition

Nari, hosted by Nakshatra Art Gallery, features the work of some of India’s leading female artists

Palak Mittal Published 15.06.24, 03:25 PM
“This set of six paintings is special to me because I think it’s the first time someone has used a taant sari for art in the way I have,” said Anukta Mukherjee Ghosh, about her half-a-dozen paintings that are being displayed at Nari, an exhibition showcasing the work of female artists across India. Hosted by Nakshatra Art Gallery in Salt Lake’s CF Block, the exhibition was inaugurated on May 31 and will continue till June 29, between 2pm and 6pm
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“This set of six paintings is special to me because I think it’s the first time someone has used a taant sari for art in the way I have,” said Anukta Mukherjee Ghosh, about her half-a-dozen paintings that are being displayed at Nari, an exhibition showcasing the work of female artists across India. Hosted by Nakshatra Art Gallery in Salt Lake’s CF Block, the exhibition was inaugurated on May 31 and will continue till June 29, between 2pm and 6pm

Photos: Amit Pramanik
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“The theme of ‘Taant-O-Kolkata’ and the decision to use a taant sari was not only an artistic experiment but also a homage to traditional weavers [in West Bengal]. I wanted to experiment with fabric and see how colours catch on to fabric. I also wanted to celebrate the timeless work of these artisans and remind people of the beauty and cultural significance of handwoven textiles,” explained Anukta, whose paintings depict subjects quintessential to Kolkata, such as Durga Puja, the hand-pulled rickshaw, the yellow taxi and fish, among others
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“The theme of ‘Taant-O-Kolkata’ and the decision to use a taant sari was not only an artistic experiment but also a homage to traditional weavers [in West Bengal]. I wanted to experiment with fabric and see how colours catch on to fabric. I also wanted to celebrate the timeless work of these artisans and remind people of the beauty and cultural significance of handwoven textiles,” explained Anukta, whose paintings depict subjects quintessential to Kolkata, such as Durga Puja, the hand-pulled rickshaw, the yellow taxi and fish, among others

Talking about her canvas, a single taant sari, Anukta said: “I had a lot of fun doing it! I have painted on taant before, but this is the first time I used it as a canvas. It’s a sari I’ve worn before and the recycling adds a layer of depth, imbuing personal memories into the artwork.”
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Talking about her canvas, a single taant sari, Anukta said: “I had a lot of fun doing it! I have painted on taant before, but this is the first time I used it as a canvas. It’s a sari I’ve worn before and the recycling adds a layer of depth, imbuing personal memories into the artwork.”

With the exhibition having run for more than a week when My Kolkata visited, Anukta also shared the feedback she has received so far from visitors: “The use of taant has not only caught the eye of the viewers but also led to a sense of nostalgia… I see these paintings going outside India as well, especially for Bengalis who live abroad.”
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With the exhibition having run for more than a week when My Kolkata visited, Anukta also shared the feedback she has received so far from visitors: “The use of taant has not only caught the eye of the viewers but also led to a sense of nostalgia… I see these paintings going outside India as well, especially for Bengalis who live abroad.”

Among other artists whose works are featured at the exhibition are Satyabhama Majhi, Chaitali Chanda and Vinita Dasgupta. Anukta commended their canvases, highlighting the “vibrant use of colours alongside techniques of playing around with the themes and canvas that make their art shine”
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Among other artists whose works are featured at the exhibition are Satyabhama Majhi, Chaitali Chanda and Vinita Dasgupta. Anukta commended their canvases, highlighting the “vibrant use of colours alongside techniques of playing around with the themes and canvas that make their art shine”

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