Seeking to be more Indian
India’s cultural awareness is infused with pearls of heritage, or folk art, that have been passed down through the years. Patuas, or Pattachitra painters, and Sutradhars are well known for their illustrations and dissemination of stories from epics like the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Panchatantra. While everyone of us may have our own aspirations, objectives, and vision, together we function within Indian society as individuals.
“In Search of Indianness” is an artistic journey created with great care and love by Hem Rana, including works by Santanu Nandan Dinda and Sunita Dinda. The Open Palm Court Art Gallery will host the show from April 24–28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
India is a modern, multicultural country where people live with a variety of culinary preferences, dialects, cultures, traditions, and religious beliefs, among many other differences. Through their paintings, Santanu Nandan Dinda and Sunita Dinda want to capture Indianness in this abstract.
Being Indian is a deliberate attempt to instill historical narratives and ideals that have developed, changed, and originated in India.
The artworks of Santanu and Sunita pay tribute to their respective cultures. As long-term collaborators in the same studio, the two artists get inspiration for their works from each other’s tales and points of view. The elegance and tranquility of an earthy India are conveyed via canvases rich with traditional patterns and strong lines. The city of Jamshedpur, where they both grew up surrounded by tribal life, is the source of their creativity.
Bharat Mata, the Indian national goddess, is a woman. In addition to being revered as a mother who many Indian independence warriors battled for, she is also considered as a goddess who rages fiercely to defend her people. Scriptures and sacred writings are likewise replete with references to female deities. Since then, Sunita and Santanu have both used their paintings—which prominently feature a female figure—to convey their love for their country. Women are portrayed as heroes in day-to-day situations.
