The Monsoon Chapter 6: Exploration in painting by Debarchan Rout
Exhibition Details
Curatorial Note
Artist Biodata
Contact Himanshu Verma / Himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41671100 for inquiries
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Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO31) /Oil on Canvas / 60″x60″ / 2011 / Price on request
DERO 31 / Detail
DERO 31 / Detail
Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO32) / Acrylic on Canvas / 60″ x 60″ / 2011 /Price on request
DERO 32 / Detail
Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO33) / Acrylic on Canvas / 48″ x 72″ / 2011 /Price on request
Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO34) / Acrylic on Canvas/ 72″ x 48″ / 2011 / Price on request
Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO35) / Acrylic on Canvas / 78″ x 96″ / 2011 /Price on request
DERO35 / Detail
DERO35 / Detail
Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO36) / Acrylic on Canvas / 78″ x 96″ / 2011 /Price on request
DERO36 / Detail
Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO37) / Acrylic on Canvas / 60″ x 42″ / 2011 /Price on request
Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO38) /Acrylic on Canvas / 60″ x 42″ / 2011 /Price on request
DERO38 / Detail
Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO39) / Acrylic on Canvas / 54″ x 108″ / 2011 /Price on request
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Theatre – Sawan Short & Sweet
Venue
Alliance Francaise de Delhi
72 Lodhi Estate
New Delhi 110003
Date / Time
Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 August, 2011
7 to 9.30 pm
Entry Details
Entry by invitation only.
Invitations are available against a donation of Rs. 1000.
Donations are exempt from tax under Section 80 G and 35AC
Contact Himanshu Verma / Himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41671100
About
An inter-disciplinary variety show featuring diverse performance styles in acts inspired by the madness of monsoon. This variety show, a veritable monsoon tamasha of sorts will dazzle you with some of Delhi’s best talent. From theatre to stand-up comedy to linguistic musings on words associated with the monsoon, Kathak to Hindustani classical music, to poetic renditions, an offering of many creative tricks to pay homage to our favourite season.
Performers
Sanjay Rajoura – Megh Malhaar: A story telling session / Comedy
Tadpole Repertory – Rhapsody / Theatre
Peggy Mohan – The Jahaji Story / Narration with Music
Shriparna Nandi and Vidhya Gopal – Monsoon Melodies / Hindustani Music
Leena Malakar Vij – Megh Malhaar / Kathak
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 Leena Malakar Vij – Megh Malhaar / Kathak
Sriparna Nandi and Vidhya Gopal – Monsoon Melodies / Hindustani Music
 Sanjay Rajoura – Megh Malhaar: A story telling session / Comedy
 The Tadpole Repertory – Rhapsody / Theatre
Peggy Mohan – The Jahaji Story / Narration with Music
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Visual Art
The Monsoon Chapter 6: Solo Exhibition by Debarchan Rout
Venue
Alliance Francaise de Delhi
72 Lodhi Estate
New Delhi 110003
Date / Time
August 17-21, 2011 / 11 am to 8 pm
Opening on Tuesday 16th August 2011 / 7-10 pm
Dress Code
Rainbow Colours
Entry Details
Entry to the exhibition is free and open to all.
Entry to the opening is by invitation only.
Invitations are available against a donation of Rs. 1000.
Donations are exempt from tax under Section 80 G and 35AC.
Contact Himanshu Verma / Himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41671100
About
This year, our monsoon chapter is a series of diverse explorations on the awakenings of this high and mighty season by Debarchan Rout. In his first solo exhibition, Rout presents an oeuvre that speaks of his versatility as an artist – formally, technically, content-wise and emotively. He presents meditations on some of our classic monsoon themes – the flora and fauna of the monsoon; a celebration of the elements and nature; the human experience and response to the season; mythologies, stories, and Indian classical literature associated with rain; and the play of the divine elements in this exalted season.
Artist
Debarchan Rout
Artworks will be uploaded after the preview, see teaser images below!
For inquiries, contact Himanshu@redearthindia.com
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Debarchan Rout / Untitled (DERO31) /Oil on Canvas / 60″x60″ / 2011 / Price on request
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Workshop – Monsoon Magic: A peek into Sawan ki Duniya
Venue
Genda Mahal, Lado Sarai
New Delhi 110030
(Address details upon registration)
Date / Time
Saturday 14 August, 2011
11 am – 6 pm
Dress Code
Monsoon colours – green, blue, purple
Registration Details
Contribution for workshop: Rs. 1,500
Contact Himanshu Verma / Himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41671100 for details, registration and complete address.
Workshop also available for schools / groups / organisations.
About
Monsoon is a universe in itself, encompassing a celebration of nature, the human spirit, artistic expression, and many aspects of lived culture like food and festivals. This workshops aims to take a peek at this richly layered universe of the king of all seasons. The workshop is conducted by and dwells on the research of Monsoon Man Himanshu Verma, who has been curating The Monsoon Festival for 6 years now.
The workshop will cover the following themes:
The monsoon – an introduction, the meteorological context, a season unique to the Indian subcontinent
Decoding the universe of the monsoon – flora, fauna, landscapes, mythologies, traditional monsoon festivals, monsoon food, monsoon in the city…
The monsoon – a complex cultural idea, life breath of Indian creative expression
Monsoon and visual art – Ragamalas, Barahmasas, miniature and folk paintings; contemporary art inspired by the season
Monsoon music – manifestations of monsoon in a range of musical genres from classical (Malhars), folk and semi-classical (Kajris and allied forms), Sufi-Nirgun-Bhakti music to Bollywood and western forms of music.
Literature and poetry on the monsoon – from the classical romance of Kalidas’ Meghdootam to medieval and contemporart texts celebrating the rain
Discussing monsoon inspired works in dance, cinema, theatre and other art forms.
Monsoon muse – let the monsoon inspire the artist in you, write sawani poetry and sing along with us…
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Learn about the onset of the monsoon! Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Saravask
Flora of the Monsoon Through Visual Art: Grasshopper by Tanuja Rane
Krishna on a swing, Ragamala monsoon miniature, circa 1750-60
Monsoon in the city – An interpretation by Jehangir Jani, TMF 2007
Music of the Monsoon!
Music of the Monsoon!
Monsoon Inspired Literature – Classical
Monsoon Inspired Literature – Modern
Monsoon in Bollywood / The Blue Umbrella by Vishal Bhardwaj
Monsoon in Bollywood / Monsoon Wedding by Mira Nair
Monsoon Architecture: The Monsoon Palace in Udaipur Wikimedia Commons / Soylentgreen
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Monsoon Fashion: Ltd Ed Designer Rakhis
Abraham and Thakore / Mayank Mansingh Kaul
Rakhis have been graciously donated by participating designers to help us raise funds for the festival.
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ABOUT
Monsoon Fashion, the fashion segment of the festival presents itself with a brainwavy twist! This year, Monsoon Fashion will be a tribute to Rakshabandhan, the festival of love and bonding. We invite our designers to celebrate the spirit of Rakshabandhan by creating special limited edition designer Rakhis.
Monsoon Fashion has always tried to re-imagine the use of fashion as a tool to tell stories, and create newer ways of experiencing the mad monsoony world around us. This year, not only are we reimagining Rakhi as fashion, but we also hope to re-imagine the festival by liberating it from the context of fraternal-sororal love. We hope to encourage friends, lovers, and loved ones to tie Rakhis to each other, as a communal act of coming together and expressing love in its broadest context.
The Rakhis will be showcased at all festival events, and in an online exhibition on our website. In addition, we will also have a special Rakshabandhancelebration.
Go on, dazzle your rakhi partners with the funkiest designer Rakhis made by leading fashion designers of the country!
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Photos by Sandesh Kumar R
Abraham and Thakore / Mayank Mansingh Kaul Rakhis
Abraham and Thakore / Mayank Mansingh Kaul Rakhis
Abraham and Thakore / Mayank Mansingh Kaul Rakhis
Abraham and Thakore Rakhis _ Rs. 750/- each
Abraham and Thakore Rakhis _ Rs. 750/- each
Mayank Mansingh Kaul Rakhis – 500/- each
Mayank Mansingh Kaul Rakhis – 500/- each
Mayank Mansingh Kaul Rakhis – 500/- each
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Rakshabandhan, 2010 Video:
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Festivals – Rakshabandhan: Reimagining Love & Protection
Venue and Event Partner
Cafe Zaffiro @ Zaza
25-26 Community Center, Zamrudpur
Greater Kailash 1, New Delhi 110048
Date / Time
Saturday August 13, 2011
12 noon to 5 pm
Dress Code
Red
Entry Details
Entry by invitation only.
Invitations are available against a donation of Rs. 1000.
Inclusive of brunch and beer.
Donations are exempt from tax under Section 80 G and 35AC.
Contact Himanshu Verma / Himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41671100
About
Celebrate Rakshabandhan, the festival of love and bonding with a difference this year. On the day of Rakhi, sisters tie a rakhi to their brother’s wrists, cementing the bond of kinship and representing the brother’s lifelong vow to protect her.
This year, we hope to re-imagine the festival by liberating it from the context of fraternal-sororal love. We hope to encourage friends, lovers, and loved ones to tie Rakhis to each other, as a communal act of coming together and expressing love in its broadest context. Indeed history tells us that this was common practice but the festival has become streamlined solely on brother-sister love. It is time to reclaim this beautiful idea!
We also wish to re-imagine protection – it is not just the men who can protect, and hence we hope by tying a rakhi to a female friend, you will invert this scheme of things. Don’t forget to eat lots of sweets and demand gifts from your rakhi partners!
We are also celebrating with special Monsoon Fashion rakhis, featuring special limited edition designer rakhis by the country’s leading designers.
Also Featuring
Rakhi Tying Games
Poetry Readings
Short Films
Performances
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Meena Kadri
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Manoj Vishwakarma
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Hill of Playful Holy Waters: A Tour to Govardhan & Vrindavan
Venues
Delhi / Vrindavan / Govardhana
Date / Time
Saturday 6 (7 am) – Sunday 7 August (10 pm), 2011
Starting & Ending Point
Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi: Saturday 6 March, 7 am sharp.
Tour ends at Dilli Haat on Sunday 7 August, 10 pm.
Dress Code
Kesariya Saffron (Day 1)
Liquidy Blue (Day 2)
Registration Details
- Contribution for tour: Rs. 7,500/- per person on twin sharing.
- Rs. 8,000/- per person on single occupancy.
- Discounted pricing for children below 10.
- Includes: Accommodation, travel, local transportation and all meals.
- Does not include other personal expenses.
- Accommodation at Anand Krishna Van Guest House – A/c rooms. Seehttp://anandakrishnavan.com/ for details.
- Please register before 1 August 2011 to ensure availability. Payable in advance.
- To register contact Himanshu Verma / Himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41671100
About
This two day tour will take us to the magical land of Braj, to explore the sacred ecology of the abode of Krishna. We will spend the first day in Vrindavan, about three hours drive from Delhi – the grove where Krishna performed his lilas. We will visit the six main temples of Vrindavan and witness the many forms of Krishna. In the evening, we will witness Raas Leela, living theatre narrating the stories of Krishna’s life.
The following day, we will circumambulate the hill of Govardhana, a natural manifestation of Krishna himself. The place is charged with an extraordinary energy and instills love of Krishna in the devotee’s mind. Govardhan is truly a rare spectacle of ecology – the sacred hill is abundant with water bodies, and green groves. The hill is dotted with many sacred ponds and water bodies invested with divine properties. Radha Kund – the pond belonging to Radha, Shyama Kund, Manasi Ganga – a manifestation of the Ganga in Brajabhoomi, Kusum Sarovar – with stunning Rajasthani architecture and frescoes; and countless others, where the lord performed his playful pastimes with the gopis. This tour celebrates the intrinsic and inseparable connection of Krishna, the monsoon man with ecology, and water.
Itinerary
Day One: Saturday 6 August – Vrindavan
Spend a day exploring Vrindavan, the playground of Krishna and its beautiful temples.
7 am: Leave Delhi for Vrindavan, Halt for Tea en route
10 am: Reach Vrindavan / Check-in to guest house
11 am: Brunch
12 noon – 6 pm: Visit some main temples in Vrindavan / other sites of interest / stroll at the Yamuna
6-7 pm: Raas Leela performance
7.30 pm-8.30 pm: Evening aarti at ISKCON temple.
9 – 10 pm: Dinner
Day Two: Sunday 7 August – Govardhan
Circambulating the sacred hill of Govardhan and exploring its sacred ecology.
7 am: Check out from guest house
8 am: Breakfast
9 am: Leave for Govardhana
10 am – 7 pm: Govardhana parikrama on wheels and partly by foot, exploring the hill and its sacred water spots.
7 pm: Leave for Delhi
10 pm: Reach Delhi
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Kusum Sarovar – Wikimedia Commons / Caspian Rehbinder
Mount Govardhan – Wikimedia Commons / Atarax42
Radha Kund – Wikimedia Commons / Caspian Rehbinder
Raas Leela – Photo courtesy uddharan.wordpress.com
Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan / Mola Ram (C. 1790)
Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan / Shahadin (C. 1690)
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Hariyali Teej Design Mela
A special Teej Design Mela featuring cutting edge, emerging and sustainable creative practices. Buy art, fashion, crafts, and design from the best talent in the city!
Venue: Alliance Francaise de Delhi, 72 Lodhi Estate, New Delhi 110003
Date / Time: Tuesday August 2, 2011 / 10.30am – 6.30 pm
Entry Details: Free and open to all.
Contact Himanshu Verma / himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41671100
List of Participants
RED EARTH – Affordable Art, Designer Rakhis, Genda Merchandise
Red Earth presents a collection of affordable contemporary art. Explore artworks in a range of mediums – graphics, photography, painting, sculpture and drawings – all under Rs. 15,000! We will also be showcasing designer Rakhis and other merchandise.
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THE MALKHA PROJECT – Scarves / fashion
The Malkha Project brings together three contemporary designers – Mayank Mansingh Kaul, Aneet Arora (pero), & Peter D’Ascoli – who celebrate the authentic luxury of Malkha by incorporating it into their personal creative expressions. Malkha fabrics are handwoven in Indian villages from cotton grown on small, family owned farms.
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BRAHMABOOKS – Special Designer Notebooks
The Brahma Book is tailor made to Catch Inspiration. That’s why inspired people love it. Inspiration can come as a fragment of a dream at dawn, a vague idea in the shower or an image that crystallizes in your mind while you are climbing a mountain. The Brahma Book is ideal for catching inspiration when it strikes…
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CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE by Nidhi Khurana
Run by Nidhi Khurana, a visual artist, Chocolate Chocolate is a home run enterprise. Gorge on chocolates of different flavours (mint, butterscotch, caramel), crunchy chocolate sticks, guns, nutty bars, choco-rocks, and more, in a variety of shapes and packaging. Chocolate Chocolate also caters for events and celebrations.
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PURE GHEE DESIGNS – Bags
Pure Ghee Designs is a research, design and production studio working mainly with traditional Indian crafts. Their product range includes limited edition bags made from traditional textiles. The bags are a celebration of the Indian design aesthetic. Every bag has a story to tell…
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TATHYA by Isha Nagar
Somewhere there were hidden facts, somewhere there was love for design.
Someone started to unravel them, which gave way to a whole new line.
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PUSH ME PULL YOU – Bags, accessories
Quirky graphics meet chic craft on bags, notebooks, scarves and what not.. So, whatever be your style, PushMe PullYou is a ‘must have’ accessory for every one…
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ICHBAAN – Home furnishings, textile art
Ichbaan specialises in exclusively handcrafted textile arts and home furnishings. The luxury brand is the brainchild of Shruti Jain, a textile designer, a graduate from NIFT, Delhi and London College of Fashion.
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FESTIVO – Lifestyle products, fashion accessories
Festivo brings high fashion accessories from across the globe to your doorstep. We style homes with innovative lifestyle products and YOU with fabulous scarves, this festive season. Founded by Sonal Mangla, a graduate from NIFT, New Delhi in 2005.
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Festivals – Hariyali Teej / Design Mela
Venue
Alliance Francaise de Delhi
72 Lodhi Estate
New Delhi 110003
Date / Time
Tuesday August 2, 2011
Teej Design Mela: 10.30am – 6.30 pm
Teej Celebrations: 7 to 10 pm
Dress Code
Indian Green / Indian Queen
Entry Details
Entry to Teej Design Mela is free and open to all.
Entry to Teej celebrations by invitation only.
Invitations are available against a donation of Rs. 1000.
Donations are exempt from tax under Section 80 G and 35AC.
Contact Himanshu Verma / Himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41671100
About
Hariyali Teej is a traditional festival that celebrates the bounty of the monsoon, and the deep bond between man and nature. Over the last few years, we have attempted to revive this beautiful festival, which is barely celebrated in urban India.
The format of our Teej celebrations incorporates key elements of traditional celebrations. Held in an outdoor venue, we recreate the magic of monsoon swinging. The dress code for the evening is green, in keeping with the mood of the season. Bangle sellers, mehendi artists and craftspeople are invited to add colour to the participants. The women deck up in full glory rivaling the Teej goddess. Traditional sawan foods, like Ghevar, Feni and Andarse ki Goli are prepared by special caterers. And we dance to monsoon music all evening…!
Teej is also a time for sawan melas – monsoon fairs and markets. This year, we invite you to a special Teej Design Mela featuring cutting edge and sustainable design practices. Buy art, fashion, crafts, and design from the best talent in the city!
Design Mela – List of Participants
Red Earth – Affordable Art, Designer Rakhis, Genda Merchandise
The Malkha Project (Mayank Mansingh Kaul / Pero / Peter D’Ascoli) – Scarves / fashion
Brahmabooks – Special Designer Notebooks
Chocolate Chocolate – Nidhi Khurana
Pure Ghee Designs – Bags
Tathya / Push Me Pull You – Bags, graphic art & more…
Ichbaan by Shruti Jain – Home furnishings, textile art
Festivo – Lifestyle products, fashion accessories
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 Mehendi, Teej 2007 (Photo: Christina Zueck)
 Mehendi, Teej 2008
 Bangle Shringaar, Teej 2007 (Photo: Christina Zueck)
 Bangle-sellers and Green Revellers, Teej 2006
 Eco-friendly stalls, Teej 2009
 Rajasthani puppets, Teej 2007
 Bandhni-Lahariya-Rajasthani Tigalbandi, Teej 2010
 Swings, Teej 2007 (Photo: Christina Zueck)
 Ghevar, a Teej speciality
 Celebrations and play, Teej 2009
Book a stall at our Teej Design Mela – design / crafts / food and more….
Venue: Alliance Francaise de Delhi / Lodhi Road
Date: Tuesday 2 August, 2011 / 10.30 am -10 pm
Gallery and garden stalls available.
Stall Cost: Rs. 7,500/- per stall
Guest Expected: 300+
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For details contact:
Himanshu Verma / 91-11-41671100 / himanshu@redearthindia.com
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