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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
Rangkavita: Song of Colour, artist Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala’s exhibition of paintings and installations in Mairangi Bay, Auckland, last week proved to be a huge draw with a number of connoisseurs praising her vibrant works of art.
Visitors took delight in the colour and joy that this exhibition brought to the gallery. The turmeric and rice flour installation triggered lots of discussion and interaction. Visitors were intrigued to discover the unusual and innovative materials used for the installations. Many thought the work was painted on the floor before the secret was revealed – they were brilliant installations of rangoli and other coloured powders including turmeric.
“The pigment and Perspex works are gaining a lot of attention and people are using words like “contemporary”, “exciting”, “uplifting” and “illuminating”, Mairangi Art Centre’s Cath O’Brien said.
“I am happy that visitors are liking my work and some works have also been sold,” Ms Jhunjhnuwala told Indian Weekender.
“I got a lot of positive feed back from friends and visitors to the exhibition. I want to thank everyone for their support but special thanks to the staff at Mairangi Art Centre. Without their help and hard work it could not have fallen in place,” she said.
Ms Jhunjhnuwala worked hard to put up the show for over six months. “It took lot of planning, but I am very pleased with the outcome. My husband and kids have fully supported me,” she added.
Rangkavita: Song of Colour, artist Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala’s exhibition of paintings and installations in Mairangi Bay, Auckland, last week proved to be a huge draw with a number of connoisseurs praising her vibrant works of art.
Visitors took delight in the colour and joy that this exhibition brought...
Rangkavita: Song of Colour, artist Laxmi Jhunjhnuwala’s exhibition of paintings and installations in Mairangi Bay, Auckland, last week proved to be a huge draw with a number of connoisseurs praising her vibrant works of art.
Visitors took delight in the colour and joy that this exhibition brought to the gallery. The turmeric and rice flour installation triggered lots of discussion and interaction. Visitors were intrigued to discover the unusual and innovative materials used for the installations. Many thought the work was painted on the floor before the secret was revealed – they were brilliant installations of rangoli and other coloured powders including turmeric.
“The pigment and Perspex works are gaining a lot of attention and people are using words like “contemporary”, “exciting”, “uplifting” and “illuminating”, Mairangi Art Centre’s Cath O’Brien said.
“I am happy that visitors are liking my work and some works have also been sold,” Ms Jhunjhnuwala told Indian Weekender.
“I got a lot of positive feed back from friends and visitors to the exhibition. I want to thank everyone for their support but special thanks to the staff at Mairangi Art Centre. Without their help and hard work it could not have fallen in place,” she said.
Ms Jhunjhnuwala worked hard to put up the show for over six months. “It took lot of planning, but I am very pleased with the outcome. My husband and kids have fully supported me,” she added.
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