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“Sikhs in Print” exhibition opens
in Liverpool
WSN Network
 LIVERPOOL:
Twin
sisters Amrit and Rabindra Singh, well-known in the field of art,
offered another treat of their work to those who may want to savor
at their new exhibition of Sikh art and heritage that opened at
Liverpool's St George's Hall and is to continue till the third week
of June.
A unique
presentation of 100 images from their vast works, these paintings by
the Bidston sisters chronicles the century from 1837 to 1937.
Their exemplary
work has been recognised by the community and connoisseurs of art.
What is significant is the spirit behind the work. Like most in the
Diaspora, the two sisters had the desire to refurbish the image of
the Sikhs. As students of Art, they dwelt into Sikh art. All our
work is dedicated to improvise the image of Sikhs and to let the
world know that Sikhs are not only fighters and agriculturists. We
have always attempted to portray the artistic legacy of the Sikh
nation, said Amrit Singh.
Since the last
two decades, the two sisters are engaged in research and painting of
contemporary history of the Sikhs and
Punjab.
The exhibition
has paintings depicting the birth of the Sikh religion, the Sikh
state of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the British-Sikh connection, modern
day Sikhs in
England
and portraits of noteworthy personalities from the Sikh community.
"It was really a
case of using what we thought would be visually interesting and
choosing images that would help relate the story of Sikhs. So they
had to be relevant, chronological and thematic and we didn't want
them to overwhelm the visitors, because it is an introduction to the
Sikh faith for those outside it as well as an historical interest."
To those who
would thirst for more, there is an audio-visual section which would
give a peep into the vast works of the gifted and hardworking
artists. Sikhs in Print is likely to go places and someday a
documentary on the work of the duo will bring their works within
easy reach.
7
May,
2008
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