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We look at five contemporary Indian artists and the treatment of travel in their works
By: Outlook traveller
|Sun Dec 18 2022
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Art is a lot of things, but just like cinema and literature, art is a foremost form of escape; sometimes for the artists, most of the time for the viewer.<br />
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"If you've ever been fascinated by a destination filled with rich life, culture and history that can't help but lead you to take a snapshot of every detail – then you'll understand its creative appeal to an artist," said Ankita Talreja of Indian auction house AstaGuru. "Whether it's the bright city lights of Mumbai, the cosy beaches of Goa or the reckless streets of New York, the significance of a destination has roused some incredible artistic interpretations."</p>
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Gigi Scaria is a Kerala-born artist who dabbles in mixed media, including painting, photography, sculpture, installation, and video. Scaria's work emphasises travelling through different places as a medium of exploration of people and culture. He has travelled extensively across India, and his works represent what he takes from each place.</p>
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Shruti Goneka had an exhibition at the India Habitat Centre comprising paintings influenced by her travels. "Tibet and Ladakh are definitely my favourite places to travel to. I have taken all of my inspirations from everywhere I have travelled to so far and that will continue." She said of her favourite places to travel for inspiration.</p>
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