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Their muse: We, the people

DNJAI32198 | 4/30/2012 | Author : After Hrs Correspondent | WC :240

Four young Jaipur artists push their creative boundaries with a sculpture exhibition titled Perception, at Sudarshan Art Gallery, Jawahar Kala Kendra

These young artists did not travel to an exotic location or search for inspiration elsewhere; rather, they saw what most of us would ordinarily miss and beautified it.
Arvind Jodha, Anjali Shekhawat, Geeta Chauhan and Ritu Shekhawat have presented their perceptions through breathtaking sculptures using different materials like clay, wax and fibre. The exhibition is a visual treat with these representations of humanity beyond caste, class or gender.
“Art nowadays has become detached from our everyday lives and caters to the elite class. It is either called abstract or contemporary. But we want to connect the masses to our art and thus tried to capture their day to day activities,” Jodha said.
While Geeta has captured va
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