Indian Harvest
14 -26 August 2009 India and Singapore have a shared history and need to share the future too. Both are nations that have, in the recent past, made rapid strides in fields as diverse as science and arts, economics and education, technology and agriculture. Both countries see globalization as a phenomenon that will bring their peoples closer. Art has existed in India for thousands of years. Realizing the importance of encouraging art and culture across geographical boundaries, Crimson Art Gallery has chosen to bring the exhibition ‘Indian Harvest’ to Singapore. Crimson chose Singapore for its quality art infrastructure and its art-loving people. France too has given so much to the arts through the ages. French artists of the last two centuries are revered as Masters and spoken of in awe throughout the world. So, when Crimson considered bringing this exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art to Singapore, the Alliance Française seemed to be the absolute right choice. From the mountains to the deserts, from the plains to the beaches India has a diversity of people, culture, traditions and languages. The art that has evolved is linked by the diversity of these influences and by the oneness of cultural thought Its sub-tropical climate has made artists into sun worshipers and this is reflected in their vibrant colours. The roots of Indian contemporary art can be found in ancient temple architecture. That, and the desire to portray the human condition have contributed to the preponderance of figurative art in India. However, the relevance of spiritualism, the belief in one’s own energy and a deep yearning for balance has led to some exciting abstract art being created.
