Swarna Dhara a solo art exhibition by Sonali Durga Chaudhuri
Swarna Dhara, a mesmerizing art exhibition, invites you to embark on a journey celebrating the majesty of the sacred river Ganga through the eyes of the accomplished artist, Sonali Durga Chaudhari. The event will be inaugurated on 14th November 2023 at 5:30 pm and run till 24th November 2023 at lArpana Caur Fine Art Gallery 4/6 August Kranti Marg, Siri Fort International Area, New Delhi.
Born and raised in New Delhi, India, Sonali’s works are inspired by her extensive travels in the Himalayan regions and the Upper Gangetic belt. Her artistic creations are a tribute to the strength and beauty of nature, portraying the untamed power of the natural world.
Event Details:
– Exhibition Name: Swarna Dhara – ‘The Flowing Golden River’
– Artist: Sonali Durga Chaudhari
– Inauguration: 14 November 2023
– Time: 5:30 pm
– Date: run till 24th November 2023
– Gallery timing: 11 am to 7 pm
– Venue: Arpana Caur Fine Art Gallery 4/6 August Kranti Marg, Siri Fort International Area, New Delhi
Chief Guest: Smt. Madhavi Mudgal, Odissi exponent, and Padmashri
Guest of Honour: Shri Niren Sengupta & Shri Paramjit Singh, Senior Artist and Ex principals College of Art, Delhi.
Curator’s Note: Swarna Dhara
‘The flowing golden river’
Sonali Durga Chaudhari was Born and brought up in New Delhi, India. She graduated from the prestigious College of Art, New Delhi. Her works are inspired by her extensive travels in the Himalayan regions and the Upper Gangetic belt. She likes to experiment with texture and colour, bringing her experiences alive onto the canvas.
” My paintings depict the strength and beauty of nature. The power of nature in its untamed aspect fascinates me and though most of us have forgotten it, we are an integral part of nature. Nature is the greatest inspiration for one to learn continuously. As a human being, I believe in overcoming obstacles and adversity and triumphing in the journey of life. My artworks highlight the transformation of the human spirit from bondage to freedom, from darkness to light, and from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of bliss. For me, pure bliss means being one with the universal consciousness or the supreme energy that pervades this entire universe. Like the mighty Ganga, I flow through life, through everything it has to offer” says the artist.
A nomad at heart, Sonali’s eyes are forever looking beyond the horizon. Her first interaction with the river Ganga was as a child, travelling to Rishikesh with her maternal grandparents. ” That image of the golden river flowing in front of me is imprinted in my mind like it was just yesterday, ” says Sonali. This imprint gets represented seamlessly in her works that celebrate the moods of the river.
Swarna Dhara, the exhibition is a beautiful series of works created to celebrate the majesty of Ganga, flowing without any hindrances in the Himalayas, its ability to inspire people, the joy of sustaining physical life and evoking the divine within each one of us. The magnificent Himalayas, the flowing Ganga, the fishes swimming with freedom, and the temples on the banks all find representation on her canvas. It is also an entirely new series following her recent exhibition “Waters of Life” at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, India which was very well received. Swarna Dhara, the exhibition of paintings is thus an invitation to soak in the grandeur of nature in more ways than one through the understanding of Sonali, the artist.
Sonali has exhibited her paintings at many reputed art galleries in India and many parts of the World. Her works are in the collection of many private collectors and organizations. She is also a recipient of the ‘Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All’, award conferred by the Women Economic Forum. She has also received an award for her contribution to the field of Art from the Indian Council for UN Relations.
A free spirit who wants to constantly evolve, Sonali takes life lessons from the great river Ganga which has been a pillar of strength for her. When asked what she considers life to be she says, ” just passing through, like a river on its way to the ocean without fear”.
“The Sun rises on the horizon,
Spreading its rays over the glorious Himalayas…
The flowing Ganga reflects the golden hue…
The bells of the temples come together expressing gratitude…
Nature, Divine, and Human coming together in the eternal flow of life.” says Robinson, who is curating the show’
About the Artist:
Sonali Durga Chaudhari, a graduate of the prestigious College of Art, New Delhi, specializes in Fine Art. Her artistic journey is a testament to her love for exploring the Himalayan regions and the Upper Gangetic belt, where she experiments with texture and color to bring her vivid experiences to life on canvas.
Sonali’s remarkable art has been exhibited in numerous renowned galleries across India and around the world, gracing the collections of private collectors and organizations. Her dedication to the world of art has not gone unnoticed, as she has received accolades such as the ‘Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All’ award from the Women Economic Forum and an award for her outstanding contributions to the field of Art from the Indian Council for UN Relations.
As Sonali beautifully puts it, “Life is just passing through, like a river on its way to the ocean without fear.” Swarna Dhara is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the grandeur of nature through the artistic lens of Sonali Durga Chaudhari.
