West Bengal is noted for its cultural extravaganza and age-old history. The state has also witnessed the life and times of the some of the greatest luminaries from the world of art and culture. Arts Acre is an established art gallery in Kolkata that provides a platform to the promising young artists.
Art is a form of expression and creativity. In India, the origin of art can be traced back to the historic days when the ancient people painted the walls of caves in vibrant hues with figurines of humans, animals as well as dainty floral motifs. Folk art too was practiced in the bucolic hamlets and it gradually emerged as a highly popular form of art. It is hardly surprising to see colorful wall hangings with Rajasthani paintings and Madhubani works adorning the walls of the city’s chic households in posh localities.
Arts Acre studio attempts to promote art and cultivate the finer senses of the general masses. The gallery specializes in ceramic work and also houses beautiful paintings done by talented artists in watercolor, acrylic, oil, canvas, paperwork, mixed media, and other mediums. A unique feature of the gallery is that it keeps in mind the economic capacities of art lovers and thus the paintings are reasonably priced.
Arts Acre studio also houses some of the finest sculptures done by the talented artists from all across the country. The finesse involved in the figurines and statuettes appear to be a personification of the emotions and sentiments of their creator. The works are true masterpieces of remarkable quality that are certain to accentuate the charm and elegance of the living room.
The Arts Acre studio’s gift shop houses some great antique pieces, pretty artifacts and charming memorabilia and paintings that make wonderful gifts. The studio also provides an insight into the rural culture, folklore, tradition and religion of India though the wonderful Madhubani and Warli artworks.
Among the notable artists whose paintings are showcased at the galleries of Arts Acre, the names of
- Arun Samadder
- Amol Jipkate
- Pradip Sarkar
- R D Dixit
- R Kharatamal
- Ulhas Kagde
- Varsha Kharatamal deserves special mention.
