Kalakriti Art Gallery in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, unveiled two parallel exhibitions recently at its premises — Prakriti: A Quiet Continuum, featuring artworks by contemporary and emerging names, and Living Lineages, showcasing the work of folk and indigenous artists.
Those who have keenly followed Hyderabad’s art calendar over the years may be aware that until a few years ago, summer was considered a lean phase with potential buyers travelling, in contrast to the monsoon and winter-festive months that were marked by a phase of buying, among local patrons and visiting NRIs.
Rekha Lahoti of Kalakriti states that unlike earlier, there are no peak or dull seasons for art. “Nowadays people travel frequently throughout the year, taking shorter breaks. This is a contributing factor.”
Prakriti: A Quiet Continuum is a group show featuring the works of Lal Bahadur Singh, Sumanto Chowdhury, Roy K John and K Sudheesh. While this exhibition focuses on the artists’ relationships with nature and traditions, Living Lineages foregrounds the work of folk and indigenous artists. The participating artists include Bhuri Bai, Balu Jivya Mashe, Saroj Venkat Shyam and Venkat Raman Shyam who reinterpret folk art practices through a modern lens.
Prakriti and Living Lineages are on view at Kalakriti, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, till June 15