Bose Krishnamachari's new line of clutches

Bose Krishanmachari is known for traversing the constraints of canvas and unleashing his unbounded creativity. He often designs non-functional chairs and fascinating furniture items. Even his home in the state of Kerala, has subtly stepped into the fiefdom of fashion accessories with a ravishing range of bags.

This is quite in contrast with some of his earlier works, which involved installation, photo-realist painting and video art. What has caused this move? In an interview with Georgina Maddox of The Indian Express, he states that he has been toying with the interesting idea of a line of accessories - exclusive and yet accessible - for some time. Underlining Bose Krishnamachari’s popularity with elite collectors, the article notes:

“Shah Rukh Khan has a 6-ft canvas by him in his study and Tina Ambani possesses a diptych by him. The artist’s trademark bold abstracts, with zany colors and swirls, have long been a lifestyle must-have for the fashionable class.”

Now, one will be able to see society ladies carrying captivating clutches, which have the signature swirls by Bose Krishanmachari; his name elegantly emblazoned in dazzling diamante print on the front flap. The news report mentions that the artist collaborated with Tushar and Vikram Sethi of the Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (ICIA).

Currently living out of a suitcase as he continues to travel around global art fairs, he will be in India to launch the bewildering bags at the end of May. Tushar Sethi has been quoted as saying:

“We’ve a limited edition of 200 bags that are priced between Rs 5,000 and Rs 7,500. There are matching scarves to go with it. We chose bags because it was easy to execute. We plan to work with other artists on more products that will be exclusive to ICIA”

He informs that Bose Krishnamachari’s painted works have been transferred digitally on to the satin material of the vivacious bags.