|
|||||||||
Synopsis of major publications of Marcella Sirhandi
- Contemporary Painting in Pakistan
- Antonio Xavier Trindade: An Indian Painter from Portuguese Goa
- Jamini Roy: Bengali Artist of Modern India
- Lubna Agha: Points of Reference
- Contemporary Indian Miniature Painting in Arts of Asia
- Contemporary India Art in Art Journal
- Modern Indian Works on Paper
1. Contemporary Painting in Pakistan, 1992, Ferozsons Lahore, Pakistan: 266 color illustrations
The focus of this book is a chronological evolution of painting in Pakistan from the 1920s to 1992. Beginning with Mughal and Sikh patronage, the first chapter also includes impact of British occupation, the seminal work and influence of Abdur Rahman Chughtai , and other pre Partition stalwarts. Post Partition movements such as Cubism, non-figuration, calligraphic painting, miniature painters and art schools’ influence include all important artists of that era. The Contemporary Scene details work by artists from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Quetta and Peshawar and movements such as the Punjab landscape school, old city scenes, portrait and still life genres as well as abstract subjectivism, women, and the new miniature painting.
2. Antonio Xavier Trindade: An Indian Painter from Portuguese Goa, 1996, Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia: 40 color illustrations
This catalog accompanied an exhibition of 40 paintings by Trindade (1870-1935) at the U. of Georgia Museum. My biography of the artist details his childhood and study at the Sir J.J. School of Art, Bombay where he became faculty in 1921. Trindade was regarded as one of Bombay’s leading realist painters at the turn of the century. In addition to my catalog entries for the paintings, Dr. Bradley Tindall contributed an essay on the history of the Bombay School of Painting and William U. Eiland added an essay on the art of Trindade’s daughter, Angela.
3. Jamini Roy: Bengali Artist of Modern India, 1998, Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville: 28 illustrations ½ in color
This catalog is a biography of Roy (1887-1975) that illustrates his artistic evolution from childhood in a Bengal village to study at Calcutta School of Art to his mature oeuvre as one of the leading innovators of modern art in early 20th century India. Roy responded to the call for a return to authentic India in the 1920s so returned to his native village for inspiration. He was also inspired by Kalighat art, Picasso and Rubens, and was accomplished as a Bengal School style painter as well.
4. Lubna Agha: Points of Reference: 2006, Fomma Publications, Karachi, Pakistan. 50+ illustrations, most in color
Agha was an accomplished realist graduated from Karachi School of Art who pioneered the art of abstraction and non-figuration in her country. As a young artist she broke many taboos and opened the field for her contemporaries. In mid career Agha returned to figuration and highly symbolic subjects and most recently is drawing upon Islamic art and architecture as a source. Her colorful, obsessive, patterns on rehels, minaret and pen box forms recall the repetition of tile makers and wood carvers from the distant past.
5. Contemporary Indian Miniature Painting in Arts of Asia, v.33 June 2003.pp 121-127
Young graduates from the miniature painting degree at the National College of Arts in Lahore (NCA) are making a major mark on painting in Pakistan as well in the West. Ustad Bashir Ahmad who studied more than 8 years with traditional masters created the NCA curriculum and demands skill of traditional technique be perfect before students are allowed to paint contemporary themes. Ten color illustrations discuss style and subject matter.
6. Contemporary India Art in Art Journal vol. 58, Fall 1999: pp.7-57
The issue was co authored by Marcella Sirhandi and Andrew Cohen. In addition to Sirhandi’s editor’s statement and essay “ Manipulating Cultural Idioms (in contemporary Indian art)”, the following essays are included: “Portfolio of Contemporary Indian Painting” Andrew Cohen, “Modern Indian Art: A Brief Overview” by Siva Kumar, “Intersections: Urban and Village Art in India” by Mary-Ann Milford-Lutzker, “Contemporary Indian Art: A Question of Method” by Ajay Sinha, and “Between Modernism and Modernization: Locating Modernity in South Asian Art” by Preminda Jacob.
7. Modern Indian Works on Paper, Rutgers University publication, 2006, catalog for traveling exhibition of Umesh and Sunanda Gaur collection.
This catalog traces the history of art on paper in India and highlights 20th century works of art from the Gaur collection selected for this exhibition.