Clik | Edition 33 | December 2023.
We are delighted to connect with you through live events at physical spaces, via hybrid modes or virtually at the click of a button! We invite you to join us, whenever you are ready, or from wherever you are, on myriad creative journeys, where with valued partners in India and in Korea, we explore new pathways and experiences, the magic of live performances and exhibitions or engage with those newly imagined from creation to reception and distribution on digital platforms. In this edition, as we open our cultural calendar, through a combination of phygital presentations, we invite you to evocative journeys and sensory experiences that though moored in local culture, connect and resonate with audiences worldwide!
We hope, with this e-digest, to stay meaningfully connected with you, to discover and engage with the unique, local characteristics as well as the shared, global dimensions of the dynamic, ongoing intercultural dialogue between India and Korea.
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Both these specially curated exhibitions celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indo-Korean relations.
Titled A Perceptual Ode This exhibition is a tribute to the artists’ perception of themselves, the social, political and cultural reality surrounding them, their attitude and approach to philosophy of life and nature and primarily their subjective interpretation premised on their experiences.
There is a thread of enchanting diversity running through their works that clearly establishes the artists’ perceptual ode. This is the evocative poignancy of the Indian modernity as deconstructed by the constellation of twenty five artists represented in this show.
The twenty five participating artists, of which eight are women; inhabit the geographical spaces of various cities, who with their philosophy of mind and phenomenology of imagination have allowed the visibility of their engagement with artistic vocabulary and visual language contextualized from within their own local culture. Hence here are discerned myriad forms, images and shapes in the use of vocabulary, premised on their perception and the visual language which is both realistic and abstract. Inhabiting the interstices are the innumerable shades of subtleties in its usage between hyper realism and absolute abstraction.
The exhibition celebrates a very special milestone in our vial intercultural dialogue - the 50th anniversary of Indo-Korean relations. As the Indo-Korean Cultural Centre in India, engaged in meaningfully promoting and strengthening artistic ties between India and Korea, we are confident that such exhibitions will enhance the Indo-Korean dialogue immeasurably.
Aishwaryan K
Alamu Kumaresan
Aneesh Kalode Rajan
Apurva Desai
Arvind Sundararajan
Avinash Karn
Devidas Agase
Feroz Khan
Harsimran
Jitendra Saini
Kanu Priya
Kavitha Prasad
Kirti Chandak
Magesh Ramachandran
Manisha Patil
Manisha Raju
Pooja SI
Pravin Kannanur
Preeti Potdar Jain
Rajesh Kumar Singh
Sindhu Divakaran
Sonam Sikarwar
P Suresh Kumar
Vasuki Lakshmi Narayanan
Vidya Sundar
Curated by
Dr. Ashrafi S. Bhagat. Ph.D.
India is a nation of rich repository of heritage with innumerable cultural traditions that continues to be celebrated and remains popular even today. It is not surprising therefore to find artists much inspired and influenced by their cultural and social environment drawing out threads of inspiration to weave their creative imagination into a rich tapestry; premised on their perceptual experiences and filtered to recreate works of art that are as diverse as distinct and different. There is a thread of enchanting diversity running through their works that clearly establishes their perceptual ode. This is the evocative poignancy of the Indian modernity as deconstructed by the constellation of twenty five artists represented in this show titled “A Perceptual Ode”. It is a tribute to the receptivity and stimulation of the experiences received from their environment and then deduce their imagery from it, which gets metamorphosed or transformed to become a metaphor or symbol of their artistic and philosophic journey.
The participating artists inhabit the geographical spaces of various cities, who with their philosophy of mind and phenomenology of imagination have allowed the visibility of their engagement with artistic vocabulary and visual language contextualized from within their own local culture. In an attempt to map this process, it was a moment of discovery to discern myriad forms, images and shapes in the use of vocabulary, premised on their perception and the visual language which was both realistic and abstract with myriad shades in-between of subtleties in its usage between hyper realism and absolute abstraction.
The artists have worked in different medium, materials, technique and subject matter. While acrylics ad mixed media is favoured by most of the artist in the group, others have engaged with water colours, pen and ink, textiles, yarns, threads, embroidery, articulating through diverse technique that is in correspondence with their ideas and subject. The thematic content is as varied as the stars in the infinite universe, allowing the artists to find holistic expression of their subjectivity, reflexivity and sentiments. The conceptual content is myriad, interesting and dynamic ranging from landscapes, urbanscapes, calligraphic human forms, folk and tribal culture, environmental concerns, social issues, satirical humour on urban individual to numerous aspects of nature finds an intentional space for expressive artistic statements. Artists as Arvind and Pravin’s subject foreground scientific concepts of geometry and mathematics, which are perceptually decoded to suit their artistic intent.
Compositionally, the works display binaries ranging between intimate and universal, pragmatic to philosophical, simple to complex, direct to metaphorical. The visual aesthetics will evoke and provoke in the viewer, who as a flaneur in the artistic world will be drawn to the artists’ vocabulary and the visual language, in critically appreciating the multiplicity of forms, images and shapes that is as lively as it is kinetic with its play of chiaroscuro, textures space, linearity and colours thus weaving a tapestry of Indian culture. Among the elements that will make this exhibition distinct would be the kaleidoscopic colours that are tropical in character, with its brightness, vividness, luminosity, vibrancy, radiance and luster making it equivalent to the Indian sun and the character of its people and culture. It nevertheless will prove to be an engaging exhibition, sensual and intellectual, satisfying and serious, which will open space with the viewers to make it a pleasurable experience.
The artists within this group who have been selected from different parts of the country have engaged with different visual language to express their thoughts, concepts, feelings and sentiments. The artistic statements convey fluidly and with clarity the empirical experiences in an evocative manner. There is an understanding of the plurality of languages and medium that the artists have straddled, appropriated and assimilated. The art statements thus established were consequent to a methodology of layering creating a palimpsest which then traps memory that translates to time and space. In this manner the semantics of their concepts, narratives and local histories gets translated.
-Dr. Ashrafi S. Bhagat. Ph.D.
Dr. Ashrafi S. Bhagat. Ph.D., was the Former Head, and Associate Professor [Retd.] Department of Fine Arts, Stella Maris College, [Autonomous] Chennai. She is an Independent Art Historian, Critic Author and Curator. She obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Art History and Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University Baroda. Her thesis was titled “A Critical Study of Modernity in South India with particular reference to Madras School, 1960 to 1970s”. The research is a pioneering work on Madras Modernity.
She has to her credit a research paper titled, "Lineage of Abstraction within the Madras Art Movement" published in the book “The New Art History: Studies in Indian Art” [2003], A book on seminal sculptors of Madras “Sculptural Configurations: Retrospective Progressive”published in April 2003 [OUP]. She has written monographs on eminent Madras artists as A.P. Santhanaraj, K.C.S. Paniker, S. Dhanapal, S.G. Vasudev, R.B. Bhaskaran, P. Perumal, R. Vardarajan, K.S. Gopal, T.R.P. Mookiah et al. as well as for Delhi based artists K.C. Aryan and Hyderabad artist P.T. Reddy.
The exhibition will open on Saturday, 2 December 2023 at Jeju Culture Art Centre,
Exhibition Hall, Jeju Island.
The exhibition will be on view until Wednesday, 6 December 2023.
The exhibition will open on Thursday, 7 December 2023 at the Busan International Art Fair (BIAF) at BEXCO, Busan, Korea.
The exhibition will be on view until Tuesday, 11 December 2023.
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org.
We celebrate the momentous signing of MoU’s with two key universities in Korea- The Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) and The Jeju National University, to promote language courses and cultural programmes, research and collaborations, residencies and artistic exchange to meaningfully strengthen and deepen the intercultural dialogue between India and Korea.
Presented in association with
Linocut is a printmaking technique, similar to blockprinting. In this workshop, you will learn how to carvea design onto a linoleum block, roll block printing inkon it and print it on paper. You get to keep the carving tools and the block that you have made to use in the future!
This is a beginner level workshop to introduce enthusiasts to an art form that is both intense and interesting!
Madras Art Weekend is a collaborative initiative, that brings together an entire art fraternity on a single platform. Hosted by some of the most prominent and leading contemporary art galleries in the city, MAW aims to explore the vast potential of emerging and established artists.
The focus is to create a synergy, dialogue, interaction and a platform that is relevant, experiential and sensorial. From art talks by prominent artists to avid collectors opening up their homes to curious admirers, from galleries engaging with various art professionals to the very best of creative workshops, the endeavour is to bring together several art and design enthusiasts, broaden the reach and relevance of contemporary art and to reinvent and rediscover the narrative on the city’s artscape.This event seeks to be an annual legacy for Chennai, with the collaborative participation of key players in the contemporary art scene and cultural organisations showcased against the backdrop of this heritage city.
Sandhya Gopinath is a dedicated art education leader with expertise in fostering creativity and empowering students through visual arts. She is the High School Visual Arts Educator at the American International School, Chennai and the co-founder of the Indian Art and Design Educators Association. Sandhya is experienced in drawing, painting, photography, and graphic design and she is committed to nurturing young talent and promoting the value of art education.
Saturday, 2 December 2023 | 11.00 a.m - 2.00 p.m at InKo Centre.
Limited seats available. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register and for further details, please contact : 7358060349
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org
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In an era where prayer, healing and catharsis are needed, The Tutelary Golmaegi presents music that comforts and rejuvenates our hearts and souls The 3D motion. graphics, which sensually expresses the dazzling and dynamic image of Donghaean Byeolsin Gut (Eastern Coastal Shaman Ritual), combines with the explosive energy of percussion rhythms, string instruments, wind instruments and vocals.
Golmaegi is the highest deity among the gods of Donghaean Byeolsin Gut, serving as the ancestral deity for all villagers and the guardian deity protecting the village. True to its name, The Tutelary Golmaegi captures the essence of Golmaegi, the guardian deity who exists in various forms and loves and protects us, through music. It offers a fresh interpretation of Donghaean traditional music, which possesses the healing power and through the cathartic 'pan' (ritual), provides comfort and delivers a message of positivity, uplifting and supporting us as we live through the harsh realities of today.
Music that is at once traditional and contemporary, with a power to heal, restore and energise...
Hong SungHyun had studied under Kim Yong Taek, the master of Korean Eastern Coastal Shaman Ritual (Donghaean Bulsingut) and his percussive music is a fruit of new and creative practices deeply rooted in Korean folk and Shaman beats and rhythms. After making a remarkable debut at the Asia Pacific Music Meeting (APaMM) showcase in 2016, the troupe has presented at the world’s leading theatre and music festivals. The Hong Sung Hyun Art Company continuously strives to modernize Donghaean Bulsingut through new creative works that transcend the boundaries of form and genre, including media art, 3D motion graphics and stage arts.
Started in January 1936 on the grounds of the Theosophical Society in Adyar, Chennai, as an academy for the preservation of traditional values in Indian art, Kalakshetra Foundation gained international recognition under Rukmini Devi’s guidance for its unique style and perfection. Kalakshetra is today, a vital centre of training and performance. The focus of the institute is on Bharatanatyam and related subjects - music, instruments, visual art, percussion, theory, textual heritage, crafts, aesthetics, history and spirituality. As a performance company, Kalakshetra productions are widely recognized for their impeccable technique and refined aesthetics.
Established in the year 2008, Rajagiri Business School (RBS) is part of Rajagiri Group of Institutions and functions as an autonomous institution. The business school is located in the Rajagiri Valley in Kakkanad, close to the IT hub of Kochi, Infopark and to the integrated business township, SmartCity Kochi.The campus, where the managers of tomorrow hone their skills, has been well-planned preserving the natural splendour of the environment to allow for academic development in communion with nature.
To equip students with the right conceptual foundation, analytical skills and knowledge application ability, the curriculum at RBS is kept relevant with the dynamics of the changing business environment. With social sensitivity at its core, the emphasis is on experiential learning and holistic development. Case method, simulation and lectures are the chief pedagogical tools used at the School.
Through our pedagogical innovation, Rajagiri Immersive Learning Experience (RILE), our students are exposed to experiences and activities that prepare them to confront the complex business environment head-on. The focus of RILE is on four dimensions: Conceptual Learning, Experiential Engagement, Executive Modeling and Corporate Competency. The various activities under each of these dimensions help to mould and transform the Rajagirians into professionally competent and socially sensitive individuals.
KM Music Conservatory was founded by music maestro, Grammy-award-winning musician and composer, A. R. Rahman, to expand the horizons of musicians in India. While continuing to respect and strengthen the art of Indian music, the institution also offers an education in Western music and music technology. KM Music Conservatory provides students with a strong artistic, intellectual, and technical foundation for pursuing professional careers in music. Students graduate with an internationally competitive education in Western music and music technology and production.
The Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December annually in the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. The festival represents all ethnic groups of Nagaland for which it is also called the Festival of Festivals.
To encourage inter-ethnic interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival every year in the first week of December. The first festival was held in December 2000.
The state of Nagaland is home to several ethnic groups, which have their own distinct festivals. More than 60% of the population of Nagaland depends on agriculture and therefore most of their festivals revolve around agriculture. The Nagas consider their festivals sacred, so participation in these festivals is essential.
The festival is named after the hornbill, the large and colourful forest bird which is displayed in the folklore of most of the state's ethnic groups.
Hong SungHyun
(Artistic Director and Composer)
Shin Yaein
(Percussion and Chorus)
Jang Jihoon
(Percussion and Chorus)
Cha Sung-Eun
(Sogeum)
Lee Pyungeun
(Gayageum)
Performance Cancelled due to inclement weather.
Friday, 8 December 2023 | 6.00 - 7.00 p.m at Kisama Main Stage Kisama, Kohima, Nagaland.
For tickets or registration: https://www.hornbillfestival.com/events
Monday, 11 December 2023 | 4.00 - 5.00 p.m at Rajagiri Business School, Kochi.
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org.
This is an exhibition that celebrates the printed, embroidered and dyed, textile traditions produced in the Indian subcontinent that have captivated people world over for their vivid colours and fine design. Transforming Traditions features the works of artists from different parts of India who engage with textile traditions in varied ways. Through this, the artists create new creative boundaries for ancient art forms. Drawing attention to issues of ecology, community, sustainability and history, this exhibition juxtaposes the old and the new in the timeless weft and warp of enriching creative conversations across art forms.
Akshata Mokashi
Gowthami Jonnalagadda
Meenakshi Nihalani
Niranjan Jonnalagadda
Shatrughan Thakur
Tejaswini Jonnalagadda
Ujjal Dey
Curated by
Vaishnavi Ramanathan
Printed, embroidered and dyed, the textiles produced in the Indian subcontinent have captivated people across centuries. These textiles not only had a domestic market but were also exported abroad where they were much sought after for their vivid colours and fine design. Fortunately, many of these textile traditions continue to thrive to this day. Cherished by millions across the country for its beauty, these textiles also serve as an inspiration for contemporary artists. “Transforming Traditions” features the works of artists from different parts of India who engage with textile traditions in varied ways. Belonging to families that have created painted textiles for many generations, some artists in the exhibition reframe the motifs and techniques of traditional textiles for contemporary sensibilities. Through this, the artists create new creative boundaries for ancient art forms. Others use quintessentially Indian dyes, notably indigo, to engage with the subcontinent’s history from ancient to colonial and contemporary times. Drawing attention to issues of ecology, community, sustainability and history, this exhibition is ultimately a testimony to the enriching creative conversation that can exist between different art forms.
- Vaishnavi Ramanathan
Vaishnavi Ramanathan
Vaishnavi Ramanathan is a curator based in India and the US. She has a Masters in Art History from Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru. She has curated shows in India and abroad and has served as the Senior Curator for Piramal Museum of Art, Mumbai. She also writes on art for various art magazines.
The exhibition will open at The Gallery @ InKo Centre on Thursday, 28 December 2023 at 6.30 p.m. at InKo Centre.
The exhibition will be on display until Friday, 26 January 2024.
(except Sundays and published holidays).
For further information, please contact InKo Centre - T: 044 24361224; E: enquiries@inkocentre.org.