Nature’s beauty in its scenic landscapes and its fury in the recurrent fires, floods and rising temperatures continue to surprise and challenge humanity. Reflecting on this fragile co-existence, Ranjeeta Kant displayed her collection of 29 abstract paintings, titled Echoes of the Earth, at Bikaner House. The exhibition, curated by Shibani Chawla along with the artist, was inaugurated by art collector and philanthropist Kiran Nadar.
Kenichi Ayukawa, Ranjeeta Kant and Amitabh Kant
Art as a voice of natureAbout her artworks, Ranjeeta, said, “My paintings are a visual representation of the Earth’s plight and the beauty that coexists. The artworks go beyond being an interplay of colours, each canvas captures nature’s tiny elements placed thoughtfully. Together, they point to the urgent need for balance between nature and humanity.” Some of the works were painted in California, Thimphu, Lake Como during her travels.
Kiran Nadar and Anjolie Ela Menon with Ranjeeta
I am impressed by the depth of colours in these paintings. Looking at the orange artwork, I see the rising sun and the warmth in humanity
Japanese Ambassador Ono Keiichi, as he admired the artwork
Artist couples Jayasri Burman-Paresh Maity and Rameshwar Broota-Vasundhara Tewari Broota
One of the works that drew much attention was a bright orange monochrome canvas, symbolising forest fires. Admiring it, Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa and the artist’s husband, remarked, “It visually appeals to my mind and voices the need for climate action.”
I see these paintings as good abstract artworks, especially the monochromatic ones
Anjolie Ela Menon, veteran artist
Shibani Chawla, founder of Chawla Art Gallery
Maite Deltei and Sakti Burman
Tanira Sethi with Bharti Sethi, Jayasri Burman with Kanchan Chander, Dr Ambrish Mithal
Naresh Kapuria and Gopi Gajwani
Aman Nath, Priya Paul and Jyotsna Suri
Aanchal Jain, JK Jain and Seema Jain
Rajinder and Pari Bagga
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