Choti Jali Triptych (Cinnabar red with 23 carat Russian Red Gold)

Unique

hand drawn etching, monoprint and wash with 23 carat Russian red gold leaf

detailed line and deep rich texture and embossing.

Framed size 102 x 51cm

Available to view:

Stratford Gallery
Dec 2019 – Feb 2020
32 Sheep Street, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6EE

01789 414 400 | art@thestratfordgallery.co.uk

Crumbling palaces, echoing pillared halls, mesmerizing carving and dreams in stone are the inspiration for this, Natasha Kumar’s latest collection  of unique works on paper that captures the essence of Indian architecture.

They are the spaces and elements she seeks out on her journeys around North India. The sense of place, rich emotion and meaning that she finds, Natasha brings back to us conveyed through rich colours, intricate design, subtle and evocative textures. Always with a twist that makes her work unique, and exciting.

 

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Enquiry about Choti Jali Triptych (Cinnabar red with 23 carat Russian Red Gold)

A jali (or jaali) is the term for a perforated stone or latticed screen, with an ornamental calligraphy or geometry pattern. Early work was performed by carving into stone, later the Mughals used marble and semi-precious stones to create inlaid patterns.

The Choti Jali (Choti meaning small) window series captures sunlight piercing the intricate stone fretwork of jali windows in the women’s quarters of Kota Palace, Rajasthan.

The Triptych’s are inspired by three windows in Bundi Palace, Rajasthan.

Additional information

Colour

Brown, Gold leaf, Red

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