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Shuchi Krishan’s paintings have, and can be seen to have, a subject. The painter seems to be direct, and at moments, lyrical whenever it is appropriate; her subject is of a kind that can be treated in a simple, lucid fashion. While she knows and appreciates the international and experimental art of our times, her own allegiance is more to indigenous and traditional forms of expression. There is something nostalgic about the prevailing mood of her art; a sense of awe at the passing of time, an intense enough response, expressed in realistic images of Rajasthan’s chequered sagas and lore. And all such certainly brings us a contemplative pleasure.

Being a tradition respecting painter in a positive sense the artists craft shows a care for regular, time tested craft rules; her images and colors are as a whole lucid and precise but not unduly complex; and her moods, as I have already said are a celebration of life. The several works are either minus figures else delicately detailed.

In sum this work hints at how time takes its toll, and the vacancy that can then result in the one who is musing over the desert, as much as over the great monuments of a rich colorful past. This is a look back which all of a sensitive nature must share in. In still other works, we see traces of the continuing, on going life, fresh blood carrying on the great adventure, here on earth. Life is sad, of course, but ii nevertheless has some joy, certainly. And it is so the painter introduces us to her muse.

KESHAV MALIK
‘Padmashree’
Eminent Indian art critique

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