LAHARA: THE WAVELET by Bibhu Patnaik (11 Oct 2024) Sutra Gallery

Sutra Foundation presents
𝙇𝘼𝙃𝘼𝙍𝘼: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙩
𝙗𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙗𝙝𝙪 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙠
𝗦𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆
𝟭𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗼’ 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗶
Sutra Shines Spotlight on Odisha Artist
Don’t allow a little rain - especially during this vibrant Navarathri season - to deny you the joy of appreciating some exquisite paintings from one of India’s regions famed for its artistic treasures.
Sutra Gallery is currently showcasing the work of Bibhu Patnaik, an accomplished artist trained in several fine arts institutions in India. Originally from Odisha and now based in New Delhi, Bibhu is a master of the Patachitra painting tradition, which is deeply rooted in the myths and festivities of eastern India.
Patachitra's fluid tradition allows for contemporary expressions, leading to the creation of Lahara: The Wavelet, Bibhu’s debut in Malaysia.
The themes of Patachitra - Dance, Music, Literature, Sculpture - beautifully meld with Sutra Gallery’s mission to promote artworks that advance the public appreciation of dance. Notably, Lahara embodies the concept and philosophy of Odissi, the classical dance form for which Sutra’s founder Padma Shri Datuk Ramli Ibrahim and his dancers are renowned.
You can’t miss Bibhu’s centrepiece work depicting Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja, regarded as the greatest poet of Odisha. He revolutionised his era by composing epic songs and music that elevated Oriya to a status rivalling Sanskrit. Kavi Samrat's works are known for their sensitive and emotional essence, exploring themes of love and connection with remarkable aesthetic depth.
Be sure to visit the exhibition, running until November 1, 2024, where if you’re lucky Bibhu will provide deeper insights into his work.
Review by
Geetha K