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IAAC Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art of the Diaspora 2011
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Avani Patel
Web: www.avanirpatel.com |
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Artist Statement
Music evokes the body to respond to a rhythm and become an embodiment of exuberance, expression and movement. My idea of painting is a rhythmic performance with music that creates a whole new language of abstract harmony, as a means of expressing music in visual form. The inspiration of Indian performance and various music selections inspire a language of expression, harmonious elements, and abstract figures which form patterns on my canvases.
My paintings invite the viewer to wander through a universe of color and pattern in motion - a world of music and energy manifested in visual form. In this small universe I alter and accept life from everyday existence, appreciating life in all of its forms, transerring these impressions to canvas or drawings.
The idea is to interpret the content of the music and express it via visual images; to create an environment of joy and passion conveying a feeling of dance and festivity while using the psyche’s imagination.
Bio
I hold a BA from University of Pennsylvania and an MFA from Temple University. I have shown my paintings throughout New York, Providence, RI, Philadelphia and most recently worked on a public project at Columbus Park organized by Asian American Art Center. Currently, I am a resident artist for the Art at the Embassy Program. I have had shows in Dubai, Mexico, Panama, and United States. The Philadelphia Museum of Art proudly exhibits two of my paintings from 2003-2008.
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