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The Mural City – Udaipur

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Udaipur, India

A book by Christopher Bettig on murals of Udaipur

Udaipur, India” is a 50 page full color book ($30) of photographs from India. Photographed during October, 2008; the book documents the beauty and decay of murals painted throughout the amazing city of Udaipur.

Christopher Bettig is a French artist based in Los Angeles. Check out his other works at his design studio The Mountain Label.

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See more mural images taken by Christopher here.

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above 3 images: source: The Mountain Label

 

In the text books or travel notes one finds Udaipur described as lake city.

It is!  Some say it is city of palaces. It is! But it is also the city of  murals/ street painting/wall painting!!

For us Indians our rich cultural heritage is just everyday life! Nah?!

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source: Dey

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Reincarnated

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Spoons – ‘ Reincarnated’

Artist: Anne Schwegmann-Fielding

Exhibited at the European Commission Representation in the UK  (Part of residency at Arts Reverie, Gujarat, India)

Materials: Indian bangles and mirror

 

Take discarded materials and everyday objects and give these to Anne Schwegmann-Fielding.

Lo and behold! You have ‘Reincarnated’ artwork!

Discarded materials such as crockery, jewellery and shattered glass, buttons and everyday objects like utensils, tools, logs, hard hats, and mannequins get transformed by artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding into sculptures, mosaics, jewels and ornaments.

Anne Schwegmann-Fielding has been creating artworks for public spaces and private clients for the last 15 years.

The core of her work lies in reuse and recycle with a sense of history and ancient craft of mosaic and thus “the ordinary is made extraordinary.”

At the moment I wish to be in London as I want to see Anne’s work at the exhibition organized by The European Commission Representation in the UK

‘REINCARNATED’

A series of objects transformed by Anne Schwegmann-Fielding

(Time and Date: 10am-6pm, 9 to 19 December 2008 – Monday-Friday,

Venue: European Commission, 8 Storey’s Gate, London SW1) 

 

If I could afford to buy her artwork I would go straight for these stunningly beautiful spoons as my all time favourite Christmas gifts. 🙂

Continue reading for more of Anne’s work …..

 

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A Flower for Pindi, Dillitown & Lahori

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In my last post there has been heated discussion via comments about the current terror attacks on Mumbai. There is in depth first person account + analysis, a word of advice and some very strong words.

(Still seething with anger) in wake of a bit inflammatory situation arising between India and Pakistan I want to say something albeit differently (i.e. design way)!

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A flower for

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Rawalpindi

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New Delhi

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And Lahore

from Designflute  (because these are my views) and

By Meera Sethi (as these are her creations)

I think an artist becomes immensely successful when a common man is able to express his/her views through an artist’s versatile work.

Here I am expressing my geopolitical views through artist Meera Sethi’s beautiful geometric patterns.

Make no mistake ? this flower is only for people of Pakistan and India and for all peace loving beings! THIS IS NOT For politicians of these two countries or for that matter any country!!

 

Now about the artist whose work is so voluble.

Meera Sethi is a talented multi-disciplinary artist living in Canada and New Delhi.

Her design studio misc. (meera sethi creative) specializes in digital and print communications, branding, photography and illustration.

Meera talks of creating positive changes through her work.

Continue Reading for a glimpse into Meera’s work…

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Decor from South Africa

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Weaver bowl

(Three quarters of a natural ostrich egg shell polished and perched on 3 metal legs!)

Designers: @ Jacaranda Style

These are few stunning pieces made out of ostrich egg shell.

The egg shell is collected after the ostrich chick hatches.

The artisan is the heart of Jacaranda Style. (Says their website!)

Artisans are from South Africa.

Supporting artists and creating meaningful employment is an integral part of Jacaranda Style’s mission.

Dori Rootenberg is the founder and sole curator of the Jacaranda Style collection.

A portion of every sale is donated to the Ethembeni School for disabled children in South Africa.

Mosaic Frame

Thousands of ostrich egg shell shards are used to create this stunning frame. No two frames come out same as handwork and natural materials are used in creation.

 

Egg bowl – gold

A part of an ostrich egg – hand carved, polished and painted with gold metallic colour.

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Fancy this Flight

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Flight of fantasy

Animation Designer: Sunil Tungaria

These 3 images are from animation films made by Sunil Tungaria. Sunil is a part of Degree 44, IDC-IITB’ Design Degree Show 2008.

Sunil’s short animation film Flight of Fantasy is sure to take a day’s work off your shoulder. See his animations (Must Watch!) and videos here.

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Flight Of Fantasy

I had a major computer breakdown problem thats why haven’t been able to post about Degrre 44 event earlier. I am still working with 50% capacity and hopefully will be able to bring all fabulous designs shown at Degree 44!

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Kavad – a story of Shravankumar