An evocative series of portraits on modern Indian women
An ongoing exhibition at
Alliance Française Chandigarh
is an evocative tribute to
modern Indian women
by French-Indian artist
Olympe Ramakrishna
. A French-Indian visual artist, her work focuses on identity, memory, and cultural intersections.
Women of Urban India
is a series of 12 portraits that reflect the essence of the contemporary woman as she meanders through present lifestyle while staying true to her tradition.
Of the portraits, Ramakrishna has portrayed 11 women from her own friends, neighbours, and cousins, while the 12
th
is a self-portrait. 'These women, in their 20s and 40s, embody the dynamic spirit of India's urban middle class. Through oil painting and large-scale digital prints on silk panels, I have merges classical and contemporary artistic techniques, evoking the ever-present fabric of the sari, a symbol of both sensuality and heritage,' she says.
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Her work reflects her milieu of urban Indian landscapes, and weaves in vivid textiles on rooftop terraces. adornment.
Following successful showcases at various
Alliance Française locations including Delhi,
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and other galleries in
Pondicherry,
Église du Vieux Saint-Sauveur in Caen, France,
this exhibition continues to engage audiences worldwide. Each edition offers a unique dialogue between the viewers and the portrayed subjects, highlighting the resilience, aspirations, and cultural ties of women in modern India.
Blending painting, photography, and textile art, Olympe Ramakrishna explores themes of heritage and modernity. Her work has been exhibited internationally, fostering conversations on the evolving narratives of women in contemporary societies.
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