After making a name for themselves in the online art space over the past nine years, Artisera threw open the doors of their first-ever physical space in Bengaluru last week, with an inaugural show. Titled, Realm of Possibilities, the exhibition features some of the best-loved names in India’s contemporary art circuit. Initially founded by Varun Backliwal and Lisa Jain as an online art gallery in 2019, Artisera displayed the works of as many as 34 artists at the unveiling of their physical space.
From well known artists such as Laxman Aelay, Gurudas Shenoy, Ashok Bhowmick and Vinita Karim to emerging names such as Smruthi Gargi Eswar, Ashu Gupta and Dushyant Patel — all hailing from different parts of the country — Realm of Possibilities is a celebration of artistic treasures. A burst of colour greets your eye as works in watercolour, acrylics, mixed media, sculptures, oils, inks and more, patiently await your attention. From the bright, jewel-like hues employed by HR Das and G Subramanian to the soothing palette of Claire Iono and stunning detail of Viveek Sharma’s work, an entire spectrum of art is on display, including charming sculptures by Shampa Sircar Das, Dinkar Jadhav and Kandi Narsimlu.
Varun Backliwal and Lisa Jain at Artisera | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement According to the founders, the choice of artists for their debut show was a celebration of those who have been part of Artisera since they were an online-only art gallery. At the same time, new artis.
