YourStory, recently showcased the exhibition titled , with 180 artworks by 70 artists. See Part I of our coverage along with curator insights. The exhibition of paintings and sketches is the first in a series that celebrates artists who have helped shape Karnataka’s artistic landscape.
Subsequent exhibitions will include sculptures, prints, and other art mediums. “Curation of an exhibition usually starts with conceptualising an idea. We think of the story we want to tell, how best can we say it, what art works are required to say it, and what sort of interpretation devices to use to communicate the story,” Dr.
Vijayashree CS, Curator at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Museum, tells The curatorial team brainstorms on all this and more. “Sometimes we have the luxury of time, but more often than not we are racing against time,” she adds. Vijayashree calls for more art appreciation in society through constant public engagement and exchanges.
“In school, art appreciation should be part of the curriculum. From a young age, we must inculcate interest in art among children,” she emphasises. She suggests that people should visit art institutions, museums, and heritage spaces more frequently.
“The art fraternity must also reflect upon itself and be more inclusive,” she says. “Art, artist, society, people – we are all one unit. One cannot exist independent of the other,” she affirms.
Vijayashree is working on a number of other projects we well. For example, Ka.
