This
year when I returned to India, as Ambassador of
Colombia, one of the first places I visited was
Rajasthan. It was only then that the meaning of
the name “Rajasthan” was told to me:
“The Abode of Kings”. It was no surprise
for me, because I had sensed this very meaning
before.
It
is a great honor for me to inaugurate this important
exhibition and I am grateful to Mrs. Shuchi Krishan
for having honored me. It was great to see her
work, depicting the meditative women, with their
beautiful, big eyes, and their sweet, mysterious
looks as they walk along the corridors, or pose
by the pillars or balconies of magnificent buildings.
Her work reminded me of those fantastic tales
from my childhood. Her work reminded me of women
with strong souls, full of goodness, love and
beauty being the inspiration behind the greatest
deeds. It reminded me, also, of how women with
their capacity for service and their dignity are
the sustenance of the family and the strength
of society. At the same time in Mrs. Krishan’s
work I see the soul of Rajasthan that so deeply
reached my heart.
I
am very happy to be here for the opening of this
exhibition, which I am sure, will be a great success.
I can see that Mrs. Shuchi Krishan’s works
are a great contribution to India’s renowned
works of art.
I
invite all of you to experience this wonderful
exhibition and delight in the beautiful paintings.
I also invite you to let your imagination fly
and leave this place with a sense of awe for what
the human spirit can achieve through art.
Thank
you very much.
Gloria
Isabella Nieto de Nino
Ambassador of Colombia
to India, Scholar on Indian Art and Culture
Your
paintings are breath-takingly beautiful. I believe
they give homage to the great inner peace that
is found through faith and reflection upon one's
origins and traditions. Welcome to Millennium
Art Gallery, Shuchi.
Roger
Lee
Millennium Art Gallery,
Vancouver, BC Canada
One
of the artists gaining steady prominence in the
contemporary art scene is Shuchi Krishan of New
Delhi. There is a certain vibrancy in her work,
which is reflected in the subjects she chooses,
as well as in the spectacular colours of her medium.
In fact, as the figures and backdrop of her canvases
are often derived from Rajasthan, the earthy hues
and richness of the culture and architecture of
that state lend their peculiar charm to her work.
Born in Delhi in November 1958, Shuchi Krishan
has exhibited her work in several prestigious
venues in India and abroad. Her exhibitions have
captivated people in Iraq (1984) Mauritius (1993)
Malaysia (1997) and at Gallerie art folio Singapore
(2000).
Many
of Shuchi Krishan’s works have found homes
in India and abroad. Her portraits of the beauty
empress Shahnaz Hussain have been highly acclaimed.
Shuchi’s
earlier work experience in art studios has helped
to give maturity to her brush. She also excels
in glass painting, wash, tanjores and mud panels.
It
can rightly be said that she is woman of many
parts who can look forward to a rich and rewarding
future.
Romola
Shansbag
Art
Critic (Woman Era)
Art
is not common, so when it comes, it comes naturally.
Those who can do it naturally are called talented
and that you are. Keep it up. Lovely colour combination.
Sudip
Bhattacharya
Senior Correspondent (Inside Outside)
Fascinating,
the juxtaposition of lovely women against the
details of desert architecture. Shuchi’s
work is simply beautiful.
Vasantha
Iyer
Art Critic (The Times of India)
Wonderful.
Sanjay
Abhibyan
Navbharat Times
Delightful
paintings.
Virendra
Kumar Jain
Kumar Art Gallery, Sundar Nagar
It
is an excellent work out of real gifted genius,
no doubt.
P.R.
Vijayalal
Kerala House, New Delhi
Very
Indian. I love the tones of brown used. Self-portrait
“Pillars” is the best.
Seema
Singh
Pearl Academy of Fashion
These
works are very individual and in true sprit of
working art as lifestyle and novel practice routine
such as Amrita Sher Gill. Best wishes and appreciation.
Vinod
Seth
New Delhi
Soft,
mellow, and pleasant. These painting portray the
beauty of the nature and of course of the maker
plus they have terrific depth. Please maintain
such high standards.
Sandeep
Srivastava and Shalabh Srivastava
Excellent
work of art especially “Angan” and the
self-portrait (Pillars).
Mrs.
Ranjana & R.K. Kachroo
Congrats,
your talent has proved to be beyond all my expectation
& imagination. Being from Rajasthan myself,
you have brought my youth alive.
Mrs.
Sushma Singh
Delightful
colours. It is a lovely introduction to Rajasthan,
Muchoextis.
Jacqueline
Petersen
C/o Embassy of Venezuela
Shuchi’s
work is really original and beautiful. She may
go up to the cadre of Anjoli Ela Menon.
Sarita
Sharma
I
love your art, please paint forever.
Jan
Davis
Mill-ford Farm, England
Hello, my name is Mais Karadesh. I just sent you
a letter from our establishment asking for your
permission to use images from your site by projection
at the Blue Fig. Well to be honest with you, I wrote
only because I had to let the Artist who brought
a smile and feelings of solace know the effect of
her paintings has on a person’s emotions.
They say there is such a word as ‘emotive
words’ Well I personally find it better said
as ‘emotive paintings’, your colors
speak in language of the soul, bringing a tune of
harmony. I am very much impressed with your work
and I must say that your paintings seem to have
a hidden secret, one that can only be revealed to
a person who truly appreciates art and the colors
that come to life right there before one’s
eyes. I want to bring your paintings which reflect
your culture sto the people of Jordan and Kuwait.
