World Within World – In The Art of Seema Kohli
13–19 September 2023
Seema Kohli is a prolific, multidiscipline artist who defies all labels such as modern, traditional, contemporary, feminist, et al and who can transcend the mundane and the sublime through her art.
Seema’s phenomenal energy and creative outpourings are inspired by spirituality, mythology and contemporary worlds which in her practice coexist as real and immediate. She uses her personal imagery to depict the Indian concept of Maya or illusion and the continuous renewal of life and its forms.
The artist visualises a momentary world where memories and sensibilities are captured often in the form of a woman’s body that embodies the earth, moon, stars, solar system and galaxies. In the Golden Womb Series, a golden orb or egg is often depicted against mundane scenes, conjuring a sense of realism and a make-belief world where mythology and spirituality coexist.
More than 30 paintings were specifically created for the show from “The Golden Womb” series. All artworks are in acrylic colours and ink on canvas with 24kt gold and silver leaf.
Curated by Dr Gauri Parimoo Krishnan
Hong Kong Visual Arts Center, presented by Sanchit Art Gallery