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Bangalore based Radhika’s works are contemporary in execution, content and visual appeal while reflecting her traditional moorings. Continuing the tradition of her great-great-grandfather Raja Ravi Varma, her works are a celebration of women. Her subjects indulge in play with birds and blossoms.
Title: Full Bloom
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 36”x40”
Price: Rs 2,50,000
Bangalore based Radhika’s works are contemporary in execution, content and visual appeal while reflecting her traditional moorings. Continuing the tradition of her great-great-grandfather Raja Ravi Varma, her works are a celebration of women. Her subjects indulge in play with birds and blossoms.
Title: Night Splendor
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 30”x30”
Price: 1,00,000
Mumbai based Ravindra Salve’s canvasses use colour boldly sketching flights of fancy. Figurative and religious themes dominate his canvasses and dramatize his themes.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 36”x36”
Price: Rs 2,00,000
Nagpur-based, Raghu Neware’s paintings exude warmth and peace. Their movement, placement, textures and colors imbue his abstracts with a strong spiritual theme.
Title: Search of Eternity
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 18”x18”
Price: Rs 35,000
Mumbai born Rekha Rao is a colourist, with her mixed media works which combine oil and acrylic. Kaveri Ponnapa calls her works an “often half told tale, allusive, sometimes enigmatic… colours lend her works a particular depth and luminosity, and elevate them into the world of metaphor.”
Title: Still Life with Hibiscus
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Size: 30”x 21”
Price: Rs 95,000
Mumbai born Rekha Rao is a colourist, with her mixed media works which combine oil and acrylic. Kaveri Ponnapa calls her works an “often half told tale, allusive, sometimes enigmatic… colours lend her works a particular depth and luminosity, and elevate them into the world of metaphor.”
Title: Lone Bird
Medium: Acrylic and oil on canvas
Size: 36” x 36”
Price: Rs 1,25,000
Baderia infuses the power of color into his works through eternal symbols, thereby invoking spirituality and mysticism into his abstract works.
Title: Cosmic
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 30”x30”
Price: Rs 1,00,000
Bangalore based contemporary visual artist Revola’s practice encompasses monumental public sculpture, installation, painting, video and digital art. She has experimented with audience engagement through the use of methods such as AR.
Title: Trilokini15
Dimensions: Cast resin, stainless steel gold and patina
Price: Rs 1,95,000
Paris based Bajaj is an artist of international acclaim. Lord Ganpati has inspired her fascination. She has painted,etched and sculpted him for decades with artistic abundance, in vibrant and subdued hues..
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Size: 20”x16”
Price: Rs 2,50,000
Self taught artist, Sreenivasa’s works splash vibrancy on to hertiage images, creating a nostalgic appreciation for our rich cultural traditions.
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Size: 30”x22”
Price: Rs 25,000
Self taught artist, Sreenivasa’s works splash vibrancy on to hertiage images, creating a nostalgic appreciation for our rich cultural traditions.
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Size: 16”x12”
Price: Rs 15,000
Self taught artist, Sreenivasa’s works splash vibrancy on to hertiage images, creating a nostalgic appreciation for our rich cultural traditions.
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Size: 16”x12”
Price: Rs 15,000
Mumbai based Subodh is an artist, sculptor and filmmaker. Known for his live paintings of performing dancers, he developed his style of rapid calligraphic drawings calling it Dancescapes.
Title: Dancescapes
Medium: Acrylic on rice paper
Size: 7”x9”
Price: Rs 9,000
Mumbai based Subodh is an artist, sculptor and filmmaker. Known for his live paintings of performing dancers, he developed his style of rapid calligraphic drawings calling it Dancescapes.
Title: Dancescapes
Medium: Acrylic on rice paper
Size: 7”x9”
Price: Rs 9,000
West Bengal artist, Roy’s works revolves around everyday themes. In a distinct palette, his styled compositions turn inanimate objects into sensous and pleasurable visuals. His works are the studies of people and architectural facades of historic monuments and temples as well as abstract imagery.
Medium: Watercolour
Size: 18”x 12”
Price: Rs 70,000
Achrekar’s works are sensitive and full of colour. She ably encapsulates the helplessness and misery of her subjects trapped by their abject circumstances.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 24”x24”
Price: On Request
Achrekar’s works are sensitive and full of colour. She ably encapsulates the helplessness and misery of her subjects trapped by their abject circumstances.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 24”x24”
Price: On Request
Andhra Pradesh born Mopati’s work celebrates peace amongst the wilderness. She works mainly with natural dyes and clays found abundantly in nature.
Title: Walk by the magic river
Medium: Natural Dyes and chalk on handmade cotton paper
Size: 12”x17”
Price: Rs 9,500
Andhra Pradesh born Mopati’s work celebrates peace amongst the wilderness. She works mainly with natural dyes and clays found abundantly in nature.
Title: Flowing with Ancient Waters
Medium: Natural dyes and chalk on handmade cotton paper.
Size: 12”x17”
Price: Rs 9,500
Andhra Pradesh born Mopati’s work celebrates peace amongst the wilderness. She works mainly with natural dyes and clays found abundantly in nature.
Title: Solitary evening
Medium: Natural dyes and chalk on handmade cotton paper.
Size: 12”x17”
Price: Rs 8,000
Andhra Pradesh born Mopati’s work celebrates peace amongst the wilderness. She works mainly with natural dyes and clays found abundantly in nature.
Title: Spring of Rejuvenation
Medium: Natural dyes and chalk on handmade cotton paper.
Size: 12”x17”
Price: Rs 8,000
Singapore based Khaneja studies the releationship of our physical world with our inner nature. She uses both western and vedic philosophies to answer questions of identity and place.
Title: Virava 11 Sounds of Spirituality, Benares
Medium: Oil and mixed media on linen canvas
Size: 18”x36”
Price: Rs 44,000
Singapore based Khaneja studies the releationship of our physical world with our inner nature. She uses both western and vedic philosophies to answer questions of identity and place.
Title: Trirakshara1
Medium: Oil and acrylic on canvas
Size: 16”x12”
Price: Rs 18,000
Vohra uses textures to conjure up vivid images of narratives, allowing respective interpretations. She unravels deep connections of her inner
subliminal reflections.
Title: Serene
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size: 36”x24”
Price: Rs 40,000
Vohra uses textures to conjure up vivid images of narratives, allowing respective interpretations. She unravels deep connections of her inner
subliminal reflections.
Title: Day and Night
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size: 30”x24” (set of 2)
Price: Rs 31,000
Rashida Murphy is a writer living on the lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar National Boorloo/ Perth in Western Australia, known for her advocacy for marginalised voices and social justice issues. Her work reflects her commitment to amplifying diverse narratives and fostering dialogue on race, culture, and culpability. She works as a mentor to emerging writers and promotes marginalised writers. Rashida’s ongoing collaborations with local communities highlight her dedication to promoting inclusivity and recognition.
Emilie Collyer is a versatile writer based in Melbourne, Australia, Her work has been widely published both in Australia and Internationally and her reportoire spans poetry, plays, and prose. Her poetry collection ‘Do you have anything less domestic?’ (Vagabond Press2022) won the inaugural Five Islands Prize. Her plays including Dream Home, Contest and the internationally produced , The Good Girl, have won and been nominated for multiple awards. Emilie’s creative endeavours reflect her commitment to feminist principles and exploring diverse narratives. She has just completed a PhD at RMIT, researching feminist creative feminist practise.
Website: www.emiliecollyer.com
Social Media: Twitter: @EmilieCollyer, Instagram: @EmilieCollyer
Vikram Kumar, a 31-year-old aspiring poet on the autistic spectrum, with severe apraxia, gross and fine motor challenges that limit his ability to function independently communicates through a spelling board and an iPad. Despite these obstacles, he eloquently expresses his vivid imagination through poetry. His work has gained recognition, including being shortlisted for the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize. Vikram’s poem “Golden Sludge” went viral and was endorsed by Sadguru. He also engages in conversations about his journey, notably with Doug Blecher and through various media platforms. He has completed a course in Modern Poetry conducted by U -Penn
Lakshmi Ishwar, an educator by profession, channels her experiences and observations into poetry. Her verses capture the essence of everyday life with simplicity and honesty. Alongside her literary pursuits, Lakshmi is actively involved in social causes and community engagements. She is a past Chairperson of FICCI ladies Organisation and has served on the board of YPO South Asia. She is a trustee at the Art Mantram Trust as well as serves on the board of KSBA Bangalore. She recently released her debut poetry collection, “A Butterfly on my Garden Bench.”
Pavithra K balances her corporate career with her passion for writing poetry and prose. Her poetic expressions evoke enchantment, weaving words into pathways of thought and emotion. Pavithra’s work reflects a deep connection to the written word and a keen appreciation for the beauty of language.
Bio: Kala Krishnan Ramesh, a seasoned poet, explores themes of love, spirituality, and mythology in her evocative verses. With two published poetry books, He is Honey, Salt and The Most Perfect Grammar and Offer him All Things Charred, Burned and Cindered , Kala delves into the depths of human experience with lyrical finesse. Her work reflects a deep reverence for language and a commitment to storytelling that resonates with readers.
Anuradha Nalapat, a multidisciplinary artist, is recognised for her contributions to visual arts, literature, and cultural exchange. She is a current member of the Kerala Lalit Kala Academy and a patron of KBF. She has exhibited at the Kochi Biennale fountain 2021-2023 as also at Espace Sorbonne 4 galerie in Paris 2023. Her poetry and short stories have been featured in various publications and anthologies, showcasing her diverse creative endeavours. The Writer’s workshop published “The Little Book of Serendipity, a collection of writings by professionals and artists on intuitive intelligence. She has had readings at several literary events including Sahitya Academy , Kochi and Bangalore and Art Mantram’s Writer’s Table Anuradha’s involvement in literary and artistic communities extends to workshops, exhibitions, and speaking engagements, highlighting her commitment to fostering creativity and dialogue.
Romi Revola is a contemporary sculptor and installation artist whose monumental works have garnered acclaim across corporate and public spaces. Her multidisciplinary practice encompasses sculpture, installation, painting, and digital art, reflecting her deep engagement with artistic expression and cultural dialogue. Her works have found their place in city landmarks like Bosch, SAP labs and Golf Links Business Park to name a few. Romi’s artistic endeavours have earned her prestigious awards like the CIMA Infosys special Award, the 2019 KWWA Award for excellence in Art and Culture.
Shan Re is a dynamic and multitalented contemporary Indian artist known for her ability to convey profound emotions through her work. Her artistic journey, which began in 2007, is marked by resilience and empowerment, turning challenges into breakthroughs and pain into powerful poetry. Shan’s creations are housed in prominent public and private collections worldwide, reflecting her immense creative energy and passion.
Bio: Dr. Ramesh Terdal is a distinguished International Visual Artist, Photographer, and Documentary Film Director renowned for his exceptional contributions to the world of art. His illustrious career spanning two decades has earned him numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Global Artist Award by the National Art Salon Hungary., two Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy Awards among others.Ramesh’s artistic vision and creativity have been showcased globally, reflecting his commitment to Indian artistic excellence.
Devendra Bhatnagar, a seafarer turned wordsmith, finds inspiration in the nature, more specifically the magnificent ocean.His poetry reflects simplicity, shaped by his extensive experience at sea and life on land. Devendra has authored several collections, including “Of Dreams and Mermaids” and “Seascape.” His writing style captures observations and emotions, presenting a glimpse into his inner self and his observations on the world .
Bio: Indigene “Gene” Corefio is an internationally published performance poet known for engaging themes of love, ancestry, sexuality, society, and mysticism. Gene has been performing poetry since 2005 and her performances have graced various prestigious platforms including Poetry Africa, the 8th International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry, and the Jodi Book Fair and the Art Lexica Podcast among others. Gene has co-produced and co-directed a debut poetry album “!Habesi” (Roots), which garnered international acclaim and won the Fakugesi Award for Music.
Bio: Anilkumar Parat, a former journalist, embraces life’s mysteries through poetry and storytelling. His keen observations and love for language manifest in poetic expressions that explore the complexities of human existence. His poetry reflects the dilemmas of life and death , of love and hatred and other such binaries. Anilkumar’s writings reflect his deep connection to nature and his ongoing pursuit of understanding life’s profound intricacies.
Gopikrishnan Kottoor is a celebrated poet and writer whose works have earned international recognition and acclaim. In 1999, he was awarded an Honorary doctorate in consideration of his poetry. He won the All India British Council Awards in all categories from 1994 to 1997, including the special Jury Award. He is also the recipient of the Wingword Poetry Prize and the Chattisgarh Poetry Festival Award. Kottoor was ICCR nominee at the Berlin Tagore Centre. He was resident poet in the University of Augsburg, Germany and India Guest at the University of Vienna , Austria. In 2000, Kottoor won a prestigious McCormick scholarship and was selected for an MFA poetry program in Southwest Texas University. With a prolific literary career spanning novels, drama, poetry, and creative nonfiction, Gopi Kottoor has made significant contributions to Indian literature in English. His deep engagement with language, history, and culture is evident in his extensive body of work.
Website: gopikottoor.blogspot.com
Poetry Online: www.chipmunk.co.in
Rochelle Potkar is a prize-winning poet, author, and screenwriter known for her evocative storytelling and nuanced narratives .Her diverse body of work encompasses poetry, short fiction, and screenplays, reflecting her deep engagement with social issues and personal experiences. Her books include Four Degrees of Separation (poetry) Paper Asylum (haibun) that was shortlisted for the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2020 and Bombay Hangovers (short fiction). She is an alumna of Iowa International Writing Program and a Charles Wallace Writer’s Fellow, University of Stirling , where she has been invited for the fourth consecutive year as a creative writing teacher to IOWA’s IWP summer programs this July.She is a screenplay writer and has won multiple awards for her screenplay projects. Rochelle’s upcoming poetry collection “Coins in Rivers” published by Hachette , India which will release in April 2024 is highly anticipated in literary circles.
Swati Pal, a professor and principal at Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi, is a Charles Wallace scholar and a recipient of the John McGrath Theatre Studies Scholarship at Edinburgh University. A prolific writer, translator, and poet, Swati’s work spans academic research, creative writing, and has been anthologised in various collections of poetry. These include a collection titled “In Absentia” and a curated collection titled “Living On.” She translates from Hindi to English and many of her translations have been published.
Kasturika Mishra hails from Odisha, specifically the beach town of Puri. A trained classical singer proficient in Odissi and ghazal styles, she spent two decades as a senior cataloguing Librarian at the US Embassy in New Delhi. Her poetry spans English, Oriya, Hindi, and Urdu, showcased predominantly on social media platforms like Facebook and various literary festivals. Notable appearances include Amar Ujala Cafe, Orange City Literature Festival, Koshala Literature Festival, Global Literature Festival, among others. Kasturika is a passionate advocate for adoption, having adopted a child from an Adivasi region of Odisha. She is the author of “Metamorphosis” and has contributed to various anthologies.
Bio: Siddharth Dasgupta, a versatile writer, traverses poetry and fiction, crafting compelling narratives that resonate with readers. His literary achievements include being shortlisted for prestigious awards including the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for his third collection of poetry titles “All these Streets We ve Known By Heart”.His work has been featured in esteemed publications like Prairie Schooner , Prairie Fire, Cordite and Kyoto journal to name a few. He serves as editor, visual narratives with the Bombay Literary Magazine. Siddharth’s creative pursuits extend to visual storytelling, cultural commentary, and travel writing, offering a multifaceted perspective on the world around him.
Potkar is a prize-winning poet, author, and screenwriter known for her evocative storytelling and nuanced narratives .Her diverse body of work encompasses poetry, short fiction, and screenplays, reflecting her deep engagement with social issues and personal experiences. Her books include Four Degrees of Separation (poetry) Paper Asylum (haibun) that was shortlisted for the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2020 and Bombay Hangovers (short fiction). She is an alumna of Iowa International Writing Program and a Charles Wallace Writer’s Fellow, University of Stirling , where she has been invited for the fourth consecutive year as a creative writing teacher to IOWA’s IWP summer programs this July.She is a screenplay writer and has won multiple awards for her screenplay projects. Rochelle’s upcoming poetry collection “Coins in Rivers” published by Hachette , India which will release in April 2024 is highly anticipated in literary circles.
Bio: Mjele Msimang, a writer, educator, and photographer, is deeply engaged in poetry and spoken word performance. And a commercial farmer living in Dannhauser. His poetry has been long listed in the Sol Plaatje Poetry Anthology 2018. His work delves into themes of gender, sexuality, abolition, and freedom, resonating with audiences in South Africa and beyond. He is a strong believer in the spoken word space as a way to further the oral tradition . He took part in the prestigious Sound N slam in 2018and the Tshwane Speak Out Loud competition in 2019 and positioned as a finalist in both the competitions. Mjele’s participation in various poetry slams and festivals reflects their commitment to amplifying marginalised voices and pushing creative boundaries.
Dr. Raphael d’Abdon is a distinguished poet, scholar, editor, and translator with a notable presence in South African literary circles. He is the author of four poetry collections , Sunnyside Nightwalk , Salt Water, The Bitter Herb and Poesie Scelte – Selected Poems (2010 – 2020). His poems are featured magazines, national and international journals, and anthologies. His poetry collections have received critical acclaim, showcasing his versatility and poetic prowess. He is poetry editor of the literary magazine BKO . Raphael’s commitment to poetry therapy and spoken word poetry underscores his dedication to exploring the transformative power of language.
Dustin Pickering is an internationally recognised literary figure known for his contributions to humanistic literature and critical engagement with modern poetry. His diverse body of work reflects his Christian humanist philosophy and commitment to universal love and understanding. Dustin’s advocacy for humanistic values resonates through his writings and public engagements.
Bio: Annie Zaidi, an accomplished author, and playwright, has received recognition for her literary works, including the Tata Literature Live Award and the Nine Dots Prize. She is the author of City of Incident: Prelude to a Riot; Bread, Cement , Cactus: A Memoir of Belonging and Dislocation. Other published works include Gulab, a novella, a collection of essays Bantering with Bandits and Other True tales among others. Her diverse repertoire encompasses fiction, non-fiction, and scriptwriting, exploring themes of belonging, identity, and societal issues. Annie’s contributions to Indian literature and cultural discourse have earned her widespread acclaim and prizes both nationally and internationally.
Bio: Mitali Chakravarty is a prolific writer and editor known for her diverse literary contributions. She is the founder of the online journal called borderlessjournal.com and has curated and edited several anthologies showcasing writings from across the world. Her debut collection of poetry Flight of Angsana Oriole : Poems has just been published. Her translations of Nabendu Ghosh stories have been part of two books brought out by speaking Tiger Books.She has been anthologised in collections and has published a book of humorous essays on China, where she lived for eight years , called ‘Land of Dragons’. Mitali’s works encompass poetry, prose and translations reflecting her deep engagement with cultural exchange and storytelling.
Jayanthi Manoj is a widely anthologised Indian English Poet known for her evocative and introspective poetry. As an Associate Professor of English and Dean of International Affairs at Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Jayanthi is deeply engaged in academia and creative writing. She shares her passion for literature through workshops, public speaking, and her YouTube channel “Voices and Whispers,” fostering dialogue and nurturing young talents through workshops and mentoring young minds.
Eleni Sikelianos is a distinguished poet and writer acclaimed for her innovative approach to literature and ecopoetics. With a rich body of work spanning poetry, hybrid ancestral encounters, and essays, Eleni explores urgent concerns of environmental precarity and ancestral lineages. Her contributions to literature have earned her numerous awards and fellowships including two National Endowment for Arts Fellowships and two Gertrude Stein awards, a Fulbright, a Seeger Fellowship Princeton, the James D Phelan award among others. reflecting her profound impact on contemporary poetry.
Dr. Achingliu Kamei is a versatile writer, poet, and academic known for her contributions to literature and education. With a Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Dr. Kamei has published works ranging from folktales and poetry collections to illustrated novellas for children. As an Associate Professor at ARSD College, University of Delhi, she combines her passion for literature with her expertise in mentoring young writers and organising literary events. Her works include a collection of folktales titled Naga Tales, songs of Raengdailu, book of poems and Liangtuang Pu ,illustrated Novella for Children Morning Blush and Restless Oceans poetry book among others. She has contributed as an invited speaker to many webinars, literary events, National and international conferences. She is a distinguished voice in the literary world.