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sarla
chandra
Born 1943, Sarla Chandra is a post graduate in science from St. John’s College, Agra. She
has been painting for over four decades around themes that engage with Indian philosophy,
mythology and scriptures. These subjects and mythological icons along with elements from
nature and landscape get manifested in her colourful work on canvas, paper and board that
assume a meditative streak. She has had several solo and group shows of her work in India and
abroad including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Goa, Jamshedpur, New York,
California, San Francisco, London, Washington D.C. and Melbourne. Sarla lives in Delhi and
works from her studio at home.
Essentially influenced by concepts of the Upanishads, Vedas and Puranic scriptures,
the underlying thread of my work is the Hindu concept of Maya. The world is an
illusion perceived by five senses and the belief that human kind is a part of the
reality beyond.
Resources | 34” X 45” | Acrylic, Gold foil & Mix media on canvas | 2011
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