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A powerful and complex poem that is brilliantly illustrated, this book stands as a strong critique of contemporary society. It communicates this through a series of complex illustrations, mostly abstract and in collage-form, and in pull-out ‘spread’ sheets seen through transluscent verses of the poem, as though the words reflect the deeper structures and events in society. Provocative and prospective in equal measure, this work has the quality of a musuem art show captured in a book, with minimal curatorial text.
A magnificent book which takes you into the artistic world of Ganesh Pyne, where there are strange creatures and images from fairy tales, mythology and fables. Priya Kuriyan takes elements from Pyne’s art and creates stunning images as pull-out, pop-ups, each page awash with colour and surprises. The book itself is a fantastical journey into Pyne’s surreal world. You’ll find the sinister and the playful, both in this book.
A beautifully produced book, focusing on the Bangla artist Jamini Roy, that explores his growth as an artist and how the art he saw around him shaped his style. The text is written simply and evocatively, and the design of the book, with many cut-throughs, pull-outs and flaps, offers multiple ways of engaging with text and image. The activities at the end of the book are well-designed and encourage ways of understanding his style more practically.
Abanindranath’s House of Stories
This is a beautifully designed and illustrated book on Abanindranath Tagore’s art. This is how books on art should be – playful, and yet encouraging readers to become thoughtful creators. Elements of Tagore’s art, his imagination, and his childhood are all highlighted using different colour palettes and techniques. Readers will delight in playing with the book as they look through windows, peep into rooms and join baithaks. The book itself is a work of art!
