Recession be damned - This show will make you buy art

Claims this upcoming art show that paints the mantra of perfection in different perspectivesPerfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away, said French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Reaffirming the adage will be a group showu00a0- Ode to Perfectionu00a0that hits the capital this Thursday. Here's a curtainraiser. Recession's perfection mantra: Ode to PerfectionDesi strokesFrom Baroda to Mumbai, Delhi to down south, 29 artists will be displaying their creations. The celebrated list of artists includes Anuj Kumar Poddar, Rahul Mukherjee, TM Azees, Kamar Alam, sculptor Loknath Sinha, Mousumi Biswas, Saptrishi, Sunil Mamdapur, Kisan Duriseti and Uday Mondal amongst others. All the participating are trying to interpret the word 'perfection' in their own creative form to create masterpieces that would strike a chord with the art enthusiasts.Recession, what?The presenter of the show Niten Mehta emphasises that every creation here is worth its salt. We will be hosting such numbers that would persuade art lovers to buy them instantly in spite of the economic slump off-putting their willingness to pay, he chuckles. Confident, we say.Ode to PerfectionFrom April 2 to May 4Where: Bank on Art Gallery, Shop No 12, Meharchand Market, Lodi ColonyTimings: 11 am to 6.30 pmRing: 9810042497 The must see list Let Them FlyThrough this oil on canvas work (above), Noida-based Mousumi Biswas emphasises that every creation by nature is perfect despite the flaws that humans notice.Living With MadnessThis two-part creation by Hindol Brahmbhatt depicts perfection in a different light.TetrapackThis 69x24x12 sculpture in painted wood, aluminium and iron by Loknath (right) tries to bring into light the materialistic overtones of people due to recession.SocietyIn his piece, Rahul Mukherjee has worked with the concept of shadows. He highlights that we must clearout the prejudices to be a perfect person.