Bombay Art Gallery
Rajan Krishnan is an Indian artist born in Kerala, a state in Southwestern India, in 1967. He received his BFA in painting after attaining a BA in economics. He then went on to complete an MFA in painting from Faculty of Fine Arts, M. S. University, Baroda. He now lives and works in Kochi, Kerala and is currently being represented by the Bombay Art Gallery.
His current exhibit at the Bombay Art Gallery is titled simply “Four Paintings.” His intention with the work was to focus on the triumph of memory over oblivion, which is incorporated into the language of each painting. This new collection is a dramatic shift in the direction his painting and artist career. However, he uses the past to explore the present as each painting reflects back on a previous work. His most recent exhibit was “Ore/Substances of Earth” displayed at the Bodhi Space in Mumbai in 2008. This was a substantial multi-media work and consisted of a large terracotta instillation, video and paintings. The new work is more simple and reflects a quiet, contemplative state. Krishnan has been recognized internationally and has also shown in Singapore, New York, and Hong Kong, among many others.
The Bombay Art Gallery was established in 2003. It was conceived with the intention of promoting unique young artists as well as the classical-contemporary blend present in much of India’s art. It has displayed the work of emerging as well as established artists with a focus on approaching a contemporary vision with classically inspired techniques and themes. The primary mediums curated by the gallery are works in painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and drawing. Their mission is to take contemporary Indian art into the International level. They have gained a great deal of respect and recognition locally, and have become a major attraction for visiting tourists. Guests often find information from the concierge of their hospitable Bombay hotel.
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