Exploring Landscapes in Clay with Rekha Goyal

There is a long history of ceramic art across the world. It keeps evolving as it is reimagined, moulded and transformed by artists. Someday, it takes the shape of a bird, suspended in animation. On others, the stunning visions, shaped by ceramic artist Rekha Goyal, take the form of a cosmic ocean, a tree, theContinue reading “Exploring Landscapes in Clay with Rekha Goyal”

In Pics: The Island God

Indian mythology has some fascinating tales. An hour-long ferry from Gateway takes you to Elephanta or the Gharapuri Island, where different forms and facets of Shiva are laid out in vivid detail. The imposing figure of Sadashiva (above) is the tricky one – even at 17-feet, it shows only three faces of the hermit God;Continue reading “In Pics: The Island God”

Rock fusion

In the winding lanes of Panchgani, animals and birds take on a different sheen. The peacock by the tiny lotus pond is easily spotted, but the frogs not so much. Neither the eagle awaiting flight at the back. At Devrai, in fact, exploration leads you to Iron Man. The bust replica, jutting out of theContinue reading “Rock fusion”

Art by the bay

You smell Sassoon Docks before you see it. The olfactory hints grow stronger past the red and white archway, as you do some quick-stepping to avoid the strewn prawn shells that litter the way to the jetty. But few take this short walk by the warehouses, save the amateur photographer, curious visitor or restaurant owner. It’sContinue reading “Art by the bay”