Exhibition: Past in Present Tense
Artist Ram Partap Verma is professionally engaged in contemporary visual art since 1981. He has done numerous solo, and group shows with reputed national and international art organizations. He has been well recognized and awarded for his visual arts at the national and state levels.
Some National Awards received by the artist include:
- AIFACS award in 96th All India Exhibition of Art, 2013
- Award of Honour by President of India, on Republic Day, 26th Jan 1978
- State Awards by Lalit Kala Akademy
This exhibition narrates the fusion of multifarious cultures and lifestyles of ancient and contemporary periods. Natural mineral pigments that were used in the ancient wall paintings of India are used in these paintings. These beautifully composed artworks are assurance to create an imbibing aura.
Dr. Vishnu Arora is the co-exhibitor as she is also displaying artworks made of needlecraft on handmade sheets. Handmade sheets are developed by recycling organic waste like fibre, cotton, paper, fabric, and sugarcane bagasse.