Ranjani Shettar: Dewdrops and Sunshine
Ranjani SHETTAR, Sun-sneezers blow light bubbles 2007–08, Collection of Talwar Gallery New York/New
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The National Gallery of Victoria has launched its newest contemporary art space with a spectacular exhibition of work by internationally renowned contemporary artist, Ranjani Shettar (1977 - ).
Ranjani Shettar: Dewdrops and Sunshine showcases the artist's unique approach to sculpture including material experimentation, relationship to space, engagement with nature, exploration of tradition and resonance with modernism. Often transforming natural phenomena into magical forms, Shettar creates sculptures informed by a material openness that borrows from Indian craft traditions filtered through her own novel sensibility.
Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, NGV, said: "We are delighted to be opening this new space dedicated to contemporary art in our 150th anniversary year. Visitors to Ranjani Shettar will be amazed by the diversity of the materials used, the biological and cultural concepts Shettar explores and the spatial engagement one has with the works - truly a phenomenal experience."
Dr Alex Baker, Senior Curator, Contemporary Art, NGV, said: "Shettar's choice of media in the creation of the art on view is a wide range of the organic and human-made, including tamarind kernel paste, muslin, lacquer, wood, automotive paint, fishing line, beeswax, dyed thread, latex rubber and steel."
Ranjani Shettar: Dewdrops and Sunshine will be on display at NGV International, St Kilda Road from 4 November 2011 - 26 February 2012.
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