EXPERIMENTS WITH CLAY

MADHVI SUBRAHMANIAN, 55 CERAMIC ARTIST, MUMBAI AND SINGAPORE www.madhvisubrahmanian.com

It is the sensuality of the material (clay) and its ability to hold and respond to human touch that drew me to it,” says artist Madhvi Subrahmanian. One look at her line-up of beautiful objects is all it takes to fall in love with her designs. Subrahmanian’s pieces stand out for their craft, colour and an element of whimsy. “I started my career with Ray Meeker and Deborah Smith at Golden Bridge Pottery in Pondicherry and then pursued a master degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. I show with Gallery Chemould in Mumbai and am currently exhibiting a commissioned installation at a small museum in Singapore called Indian Heritage Center,” she says.

RIGHT TECHNIQUE She uses several techniques to make her works of art. “From hand building to throwing, from wood firing to pit firing, there are as many techniques as words in a language,” says the artist.

DIVERSE RANGE Her works are not functional in the traditional sense of ceramics. “They range from free standing sculptures to installations. I am interested in exploring the diversity of my medium and its ability to go far beyond its restricted functional face. I like to make installations that affect the space and project in order to connect. I am inspired by daily life and the environment I live in with all its concerns,” says Subrahmanian.

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POINTS OF VIEW

Madhvi Subrahmanian with her art work, Germination, at the India Art Fair