Rita Jhunjhunwala's one-of-a-kind solo exhibition Bheegein Lakerein at the Living Traditional Centre (LTC) in New Delhi put the spotlight on her penchant for art and words on canvas. It all started with her passion for writing that inspired her to curate a collection of paintings represented by 40 of her poems penned over four decades. Every poem is represented by a painting. Her collection of poems is also getting published in the form of a coffee-table book called Bheegein Lakerein by Om Books International.
Born as Rita Kanani in a radical and non-conservative family of Kolkata that encouraged her to think independently, she completed her graduation from Calcutta University in 1977 with meritorious distinction and bagged a government scholarship. Following which she underwent training under eminent national artists and art professors like Indra Duggar, Ashish Mitra and Chitra Mazumdar from Calcutta Art College, and Vimal Das Gupta from Delhi Art College. After her marrige to Ravi Jhunjhunwala in 1978 in Delhi, her father-in-law encouraged her to take up art as a profession. Her first solo show happened in 1981 at the Sridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam and then, there was no stopping her. She just moved on in the field from then onwards.
Jhunjhunwala has done 20 solo shows, exhibitions and group shows all over India as well as in Switzerland, France, Italy, the UK and China. "So far, I have just been exhibiting my paintings. This is the first and probably the last time that I am showcasing my poems as well. My poems and paintings are both in tandem with each other. Each painting represents a poem so it is a unique confluence of my life works. The poems have been written by me over the past four decades and the paintings are comparatively recent. The paintings are my lockdown babies and the poems are my thoughts through the different phases of my life for decades," she elaborates.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
HAUTE HOROLOGY
Luxury timepieces from around the world
Yas, Please!
Abu Dhabi's Yas Island is the family-friendly wonderland you never knew you needed! With a mix of amusement parks, mouth-watering eats and non-stop fun, it is the perfect spot to kick off the New Year too.
Brides in Time
No wedding in India is truly complete without an investment in jewellery. From heirloom pieces that tell stories of the past to modern designs symbolising new beginnings, jewellery holds a sacred place in Indian weddings.
padhaaro saa
With wedding season in full swing, we decided to delve into the art and intricacies of invitation design. To get an insider's view, we turned to some of the leading names in the field: Itchha Talreja, founder of Itchha Talreja Designs, Sanjana Chatlani, founder of The Bombay Lettering Company, and Puneet Gupta, designer and creative director of Puneet Gupta Invitations.
Band, Baajaa, Budget
MARWAR India spoke to three industry insidersDevanshi Patel, Founder of Shreem Events, Neha Shroff, Partner at Momente Weddings, and Anjali Tolani, Assistant Vice President - Weddings at Tamarind Global-to get an insight on what truly goes into planning a Marwari wedding that's nothing short of #GOALS.
RARE Collectibles
Highlights of dart events & ExMBILS
How Smriti Rajgarhia Makes Serendipity Shine
Director of the Serendipity Arts Foundation and the Serendipity Arts Festival, Smriti Rajgarhia, is trained as an architect with a Masters in Design. She began her career in the arts more than two decades ago by working with a private archive in New Delhi. While creating a museum space, her interest expanded into bringing art to the public and contextualising it through education and awareness. Smriti has also curated exhibitions on subjects that reflect the history and relevance of archives.
Multifaceted LITTERATEUR
In conversation with MARWAR India, acclaimed writer, author, poet and communications consultant Supriya Newar talks about her multifaceted career, her books and passions.
REDEFINING MUMBAI'S SKYLINE
When it comes to family legacies, following in footsteps of those who came before is often the norm - but not for this father-daughter duo. Meet Ashish and Amrita Deora.
HOBBY STORE HAULS to Hermis Bags
Meet Kanika Ranka Adani, the founder of The Studio Project, a Fine Arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, who discovered her love for art in the delightful mess of her childhood. Now, she is on a colourful quest to redefine the realm of wearable art.
