Economic Times: Freeze Frames
Date: 17th March'07


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Frank Bonnet....

For a man intrigued by the splendor of detail, vegetation presents a limitless source of inspiration. Where most would satisfy themselves with merely looking, Frank sees – and then some more. Throughout his artistic career, Frank has recorded the wonders of plant life, in all its stages. Sprouting, budding, blossoming, wilting or withering, Frank’s inquisitive lenses invariably bring out the mysteries and unequivocal beauty that each phase holds. His resulting images depict at once the ephemeral, the stunning complexity and the proud resilience of what is to most of us ’just a flower’.

Madhavi Swarup....

Madhavi clearly has a passion for India’s heritage. Her photographs are as much a desire to create a beautiful image as a tribute to the skills of the country’s minds and architects of the past. Drawing on the versatility and purity of analogue black and white celluloid and print paper, Madhavi conjures up a familiar yet thoroughly unexplored world. Her handprints have a strong tactile quality; one feels the urge to reach out and touch - to feel the roughness of the stone and the warmth of the sunlight. At the same time, her penchant for strong lines and juxtapositions adds a delightful touch of other-worldliness to these works.

Madhavi likes to apply the panoramic format – a format ideally suited to the human eye. It provides a natural horizon and makes us feel part of the scene presented. We are excited to see where Madhavi’s explorations of India’s rich tradition will bring us next. The works on display here are certainly an excellent indication of what lies in store.