Acquiring art works by big names is a distant dream for most of us. However, Sangbit is making an attempt to turn this dream into a reality. This art show being organised at theIndia Habitat Centre aims to reach out to art buyers and collectors who want to own a work by a celebrated artist but do not want to depend on expensive galleries and auction houses.
Artists like Jogen Choudhury, Suhas Roy, Sanatan Dinda, K.G. Subramanian, Ramananda Bandopadhyay and others have specially contributed works to this show at lower rates so that people are encouraged to buy art. The works are priced between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 80,000.
Satyapriya K., who is from the organisation Nostalgia Colours that is organising the show, says: “There is a slump in the art market right now as many people are not buying art. Hopefully, with reduced rates people will come forward to buy.”
Satyapriya says the artists asked him if it was a charity event, when they approached them to contribute to the art show. However, when they understood the concept, they readily agreed. “We can manage to keep the price low as we do not take a huge cut like other galleries do. We only take a minimum amount that covers our costs,” says Satyapriya.
He further explains that Sangbit means “consciousness” and the works are all trying to reflect the core idea that women are the most beautiful as well as the most powerful creation of nature. The artworks on display though varied in style speak one common language, the language of love, hope and empowerment of women.
The show is on till March 15 at the Open Palm Court, India Habitat Centre.
