Last month, a group of 10 sporting pop art-inspired outfits and headband, got together at hotel Savera in Mylapore for an art soiree. Artist and furniture designer Ansaline Sruthi, host of this paint party, had decorated the venue with floral installations in used coca-cola cans. In an attempt to interpret Warhol’s art, they painted filter kaapi in a davara and tumbler in the place of coca cola bottles and Aishwarya Rai instead of Marilyn Monroe.
Ansaline Sruthi Since the beginning of the year, Sruthi has been curating monthly thematic paint parties. Each gathering is a celebration of a renowned artist whose work serves as inspiration for the evening’s festivities. What sets the art soiree apart is its seamless fusion of art and hospitality.
Attendees are not only treated to an immersive painting experience but also indulge in a specially curated menu that pays homage to the featured artist’s cultural influences and personal preferences. “Chennai has a lot of art enthusiasts and artists who feel intimidated to paint amidst others who are more professionally skilled. In these paint parties, they get to learn about famous artists like Salvador Dali or Andy Warhol and paint their own interpretations of their work without any insecurities,” says Sruthi.
The first artist to be featured was SH Raza, who is known for his geometric, abstract paintings. Sruthi decided to have her participants paint the ‘World of Raza’ in pastel shades. This was followed by Salvador Dali .