, The art gallery, My Lily Pond, is tucked away in one of the busy lanes of Indiranagar, Bengaluru. It offers an outstanding collection of eco-friendly art, from sculptures to paintings. This month, the art hub is also featuring the exhibition titled conceptualised by eminent artist-curator-educator MG Doddamani.
It showcases 50 artworks by 25 emerging and established artists (see our coverage of his earlier shows ). “This is the first exhibition I am featuring in the gallery. It is a start in this direction, and I am looking forward to hosting more exhibitions featuring all forms of art like sculpture, prints and photography,” artist-gallerist-entrepreneur Kanthi V tells She spotted an opportunity to help upcoming artists showcase their high-quality work and sell their pieces.
“I wanted to bridge the gap between art lovers and creators,” she says. She earlier used to raise funds for independent artists, but now sees the gallery as a platform to empower more artists. “I also want My Lily Pond to be a space that helps educate and encourage more people to appreciate and invest in art,” Kanthi explains.
“My vision is to make My Lily Pond an art hub with ongoing exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, panel discussions, meetups, roundtables, networking sessions, and all things art,” she affirms. The name of her gallery has also been chosen with care. “Art is like lilies that grow out of murky water.
Art emerges from an artist—their life experiences and disposi.
