ODETTA Art

There is a natural and raw understanding in Mukesh Sharma’s prints that both depict, and are influenced by, the Rajastani communities of his home town in rural India. In these Limited Edition fine-art prints, made over a period of twenty years, we are offered the colours of India’s ancient land, the textures, light and the patterns that are everywhere. In the patterns of the arable fields to the jali's (carved screens) in the architecture. This work is however not romantic nor nostalgic but shows a deeper rooted need to offer a visual heritage of place, of where the artist is from and the journey that he is taking. The results are both compelling and honest. Mukesh Sharma, Celebration B, Lino-cut on Drawing paper Edition: 3 of 5, 2005 Image size: 47 x 39 cm / Sheet size: 79 x 55 cm Unframed Mukesh Sharma's work: It is often in childhood that paths are set for what we will become. Mukesh Sharma hails from a rural, agricultural village in Rajasthan, India. His Father is a craftsman who fixed and mended farm machinery and understood the working parts in the processes. Sharma followed in his Father’s footsteps, as is often the case in Indian families, but his was not the machines of the fields but the presses of the printing studio. Like his Father, Mukesh Sharma is fascinated with understanding how things work and how he can manipulate the metal in his hands. It is not surprising then that his medium of choice is printing. One of the most physically challenging of all the practices, it can often be physically challenging as well as technical and detailed. In his youth, Sharma would draw with stones on walls and floors. He was lucky his family encouraged this and he is grateful for his early art-training at the Jaipur School of Art but it was at the Baroda Art Department that he was introduced to the great printing traditions of Jyoti Bhatt...

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"Nineties Triangles and Swirls" is an abstract painting triptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful combination of geometric shapes in a classy gamut of colors. The u...

This abstract geometric acrylic painting is a vibrant and playful composition that draws inspiration from vintage Italian parasols. With a focus on bold, bright colors and clean line...

This abstract geometric acrylic painting is a vibrant and playful composition that draws inspiration from vintage Italian parasols. With a focus on bold, bright colors and clean line...

Details: Title: The Balance Problem Medium: Acrylic on Paper Size: 70x100 cm, (28x40 inches) Year: 2023 * Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube. * Certificate of Authenticity provided. Gio Bellagio...

Oui, mon Cul #11, 2015 [Les Foxy Femmes de Carmen De Vos] 30x25cm, edition of 7 Archival color print based on original Polaroid on beautiful PHOTO RAG ULTRA SMOOTH 305gsm - 100% cot...

Dutch dog #2 Pug - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition 2 of 10 A series of four images inspired by the 17th century golden age of Dut...

This abstract geometric acrylic painting is a vibrant and playful composition that draws inspiration from vintage Italian parasols. With a focus on bold, bright colors and clean line...

Original Edition Gelatin Print on archival paper. Excellent condition with publisher’s text on verso, as issued; never framed or matted. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Referenc...

Original Edition Gelatin Print on archival paper. Excellent condition with publisher’s text on verso, as issued; never framed or matted. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Referenc...