The Great Indian Desert - Paintings By Kiran Soni: Events in Hyderabad

REVIEW FOR THE GREAT INDIAN DESERT...

Ever looked beyond the deadening colour of miles and miles of sand, and found deserts artistic? Well, an IAS officer did. Catch a glimpse of desert life through Kiran Soni's eyes, at Chitramayee State Gallery Of Fine Arts, from 22nd to 30th September. The paintings are on display from 11am to 7pm. The exhibition is a tribute to the late Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy. The inauguration is on 22nd September at 10am, along with the book launch of Kiran's 'Art Renderings'.

Kiran Soni speaks through her works, on issues of women, children, poverty, development and the environment. Continuing the trend, she has now depicted the beauty of the desert, as well as of the women who make it their habitat. The paintings reflect day-to-day lifestyle of the people in deserts. She has used oil on canvas to express her convictions, though some paintings have also been made on rice paper and board.

Kiran Soni Gupta is an artist, writer, activist and administrator. She finished her Masters of Public Administration (Mason Fellowship Program) from Harvard University (Kennedy School of Government) and Syracuse University (Maxwell School). She has also completed a Certificate Course In Advanced Women