DAILY ART FIX – AN ARTWORK A DAY
An addict constantly needs a fix to keep him stable. Me – in moments of extreme stress I find solace & peace in viewing works of traditional art. In normal … Continue reading
Walk Alone – Ekla Cholo
Be not Afraid to Walk Alone “If no one answers your call, Then walk alone, (be not afraid) walk alone my friend If no one talks to you, O my … Continue reading
The Appeal of Art – What and Why
This answer is different for each of us. My answers is here: The type of art that appeals to me has revealed itself to me over the years. Across the … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE : Wovensouls Website migration
The Wovensouls webgallery of antique textiles, antique jewelry and antique folk art has been redesigned and has moved to a new hosting server. The content is now available HERE. Acquire … Continue reading
The story of the Pattua Painting of Bengal in the Wovensouls Collection
A few months ago, I spotted a piece of vintage folk art and without knowing quite what it was, I acquired it. It was a scroll, about 1 foot wide … Continue reading
SOUNDS OF SHANTI – Photography Exhibition presented by Esplanade Singapore
Esplanade Theatres, Singapore presents ‘Sounds of Shanti’ – a photography exhibition reflecting devotional music of the various cultures of Asia, in conjunction with their music festival “Tapestry of Sacred Music”. … Continue reading
ANNOUNCEMENT : Wovensouls to hold first major Live Auction in April 2013
Live Auctioneers will host the first major auction of Wovensouls on April 6th, 10am California Time. Important pieces of textile art and folk art from Tibet and a few other … Continue reading
18th / 19th Century Yao Painted scrolls, North Vietnam
Art. A subject that seems enticing, mysterious as well as ambiguous. An area where it is hard to be sure of oneself especially with respect to valuation. When I look … Continue reading
Pictures of the photography exhibition at Coomaraswamy Hall, Mumbai
The second in a series of three exhibitions, my limited edition photograph print series titled ‘Journeys of the Soul” was exhibited as part of a group show Mumbai Art by … Continue reading
4th Photography Award comes my way!
Have received news of my 4th Award today! Am thrilled and am sharing that. When I won my first – I thought it was probably a fluke …….. but now … Continue reading
“An Indian Discovers India” – Photo Art Prints Exhibition
For an Indian born and raised in urban India, discovering the diverse spectrum of cultures in the extreme geographical ends has been a journey filled with revelations about India’s identity. … Continue reading
Christian Paintings from the Past
Old. Beautiful. Full of stories. Full of devotion. Antique Church Paintings. Many of these are on wood board. Others may be on canvas. Some hang high up on walls and … Continue reading
Breathtaking Mural Paintings of Sikkim Monasteries
The images need no supporting words… Just a small preface …all images were taken inside a large hall lit only by a few butter lamps. I have not used a … Continue reading
Buddhist Yak Butter Art of Sikkim
I usually travel ‘blind’ – without detailed research. So I do not have a clear idea of what to expect. As a result, the experiences I go through along the … Continue reading
Textile Art Photography
Today an idea descended upon me as I walked by the water….. A project that converges the twin streams of traditional textiles and photography…. I have with me a gorgeous … Continue reading
