Contemporary Rajasthan: A Glance

"The \'glance\' showcases the works of some of the leading contemporary artists from Rajasthan. The divergent works of this exemplary group give a glimpse of the range of themes, vast spectrum of genre and styles, coexistent and simultaneously unfolding, which characterise our art today.

Art, a highly complex phenomenon, is inextricably intertwined with varied aspects of precarious human existence that makes life intriguing and so special a subject for the artists scrutiny and artistic expression. An attempt to have an idea of how and why the works of art have developed and flourished and with what aims the artist has approached his works enriches the observer\'s experience of life and also enhances his enjoyment.

........talking of the new doesn\'t necessarily imply romanticizing the unknown; it means to have sense to time and to sift what is meaningful. It is one of the joys of an artist that he manages to examine different angles of time through his sensitivity and keeps struggling for meaning.

......although we find ourselves today in an advanced information oriented society, there are many cultures of various nations of the world, which are still unknown to us. "Contemporary Art" can be said to be a creative message which enables the promotion and deepening of mutual understanding among the different peoples who live in this age, regardless of national boundaries. This "Contemporary Rajasthan - A Glance" can convey such a message. In this context, the varied body of art works on \'glance\' offers a great opportunity to the reader to see, enjoy and experience, contemporary Rajasthan." (jacket)