We have already introduced to our readers several well-known artists from Malaysia, including Hamir Soib Mohammed, Ahmad Shukri, Masnoor Ramli and Bayu Utomo Radjikin, who featured at Art Expo India 2009. The works of all these artists was brought to the expo by Gallery Archana based in Kuala Lumpur.
The renowned gallery is considered to be a pioneer in promoting Indian artists in Malaysia and vice versa. Significantly, this is the first ever major show of Malaysian artists in India in such a prestigious art event. Archana Gallery was established in December 2004, through a series of coincidences.
As the website mentions: “A chance encounter with an artist who was looking for a gallery to show his works together with an offer of a quaint and affordable rental space made the prospect of starting the gallery very attractive. But most important was the enjoyment in looking for and collecting art works. Since its inception, a diverse collection of art has been exhibited at the gallery. “
Incidentally, Archana Marshall studied art under various teachers in India in an informal environment. Subsequently, she lived and worked in Aleppo, Damascus where she worked on two art exhibitions held at the University of Aleppo. She has worked as an artist in New York and now in Malaysia. Her works are inspired by color and technique. Her works are in collections in the US, New Zealand, India and Malaysia.
Along with the Malaysian artists, Indian artists whose work is being showcased by Gallery Archana include Karan Khanna, Kalicharan and Manish Pushkale. Karan Khanna is a photographer with tremendous skill; he gets this effect almost entirely using different lenses, marginally using the computer for his desired effects. Kalicharan is a senior artist whose passionate usage of color and geometric figures speak volumes of his imagination and creativity. Manish Pushkale is a highly acclaimed abstract artist, handpicked by veteran S.H. Raza for his talent.
The renowned gallery is considered to be a pioneer in promoting Indian artists in Malaysia and vice versa. Significantly, this is the first ever major show of Malaysian artists in India in such a prestigious art event. Archana Gallery was established in December 2004, through a series of coincidences.
As the website mentions: “A chance encounter with an artist who was looking for a gallery to show his works together with an offer of a quaint and affordable rental space made the prospect of starting the gallery very attractive. But most important was the enjoyment in looking for and collecting art works. Since its inception, a diverse collection of art has been exhibited at the gallery. “
Incidentally, Archana Marshall studied art under various teachers in India in an informal environment. Subsequently, she lived and worked in Aleppo, Damascus where she worked on two art exhibitions held at the University of Aleppo. She has worked as an artist in New York and now in Malaysia. Her works are inspired by color and technique. Her works are in collections in the US, New Zealand, India and Malaysia.
Along with the Malaysian artists, Indian artists whose work is being showcased by Gallery Archana include Karan Khanna, Kalicharan and Manish Pushkale. Karan Khanna is a photographer with tremendous skill; he gets this effect almost entirely using different lenses, marginally using the computer for his desired effects. Kalicharan is a senior artist whose passionate usage of color and geometric figures speak volumes of his imagination and creativity. Manish Pushkale is a highly acclaimed abstract artist, handpicked by veteran S.H. Raza for his talent.
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