Aura Art collects and promotes choicest works of artists of calibre and strives to give such works widest possible exposure, so that people at large become sensitive to qualities that distinguish the extraordinary from the ordinary. Towards this endeavour, Aura Art eConnect Pvt Ltd has launched www.auraart.in, India's first online marketplace exclusively for curated fine art as well as Aura Art App, and a platform for commissioned sculptures.

In line with its aspiration to migrate to a fully Integrated Art House, Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd is stepping up its focus on Art Infrastructure Solutions - for Collectors, Corporates, Government and other Institutions - including the following:

Since its inception, Aura Art, as a connoisseur, collector and promoter of Art undertook a remarkable task in locating art in the mainstream as well as in the regional art practices across the country which is seen crystallized in this exposition where artworks of artists from diversified backgrounds and multiple visual cultural affiliations are brought under one unified trajectory. Right from Pre and Post-Independence attributions, Contemporary Indian Art witnessed a great upsurge in search of its identity till comfortably placing its legacy in the present art scene in the Global context, assimilating conflicting trends to project a holistic view of Modern Indian Art

If we introspect our art manifestations in the last six decades, specifically during the twentieth and early twenty-first century, Indian Art has made its presence felt on the world map through mapping of linear growth in a progressive sense. Shifting paradigms in the consumer oriented mindset, Galleries and Government sponsored agencies are certainly playing a pivotal role.

In the present exhibition, Aura Art is showcasing the work of a cross-section of artists from multiple generations who could establish very prominent landmarks on the Indian Art scene. The Show also includes the works of some of the most promising upcoming artists from different parts of India. The display encompasses three different categories of works: painting, sculpture and print-making. One can encounter a serene metaphysical plight within the humanistic visual narrative akin to an element of surprise whether they are figural or semi abstract configurations against an esoteric subconscious realm of image construct which is certainly elevated through controlled technicalities in each medium. Creative endeavours are never compromised by these artists in exploring various mediums, techniques and complex visual vocabulary.

This Show will certainly give onlookers a spiritual delight in travelling through this galaxy of artists and their revelation of an unprecedented world of imagery.

Prof Shailendra K Kushwaha

Member, National Apex Committee
National Gallery of Modern Art

Member, Research Advisory Committee
Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

Former Dean & HOD of Art History & Aesthetics
Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University, Baroda

I doubt if there is any other country in the world like India with such a multi-geographic, multi- lingual, multi-cultural and multi-religious backdrop. This has not only determined the way people live their lives but has also influenced art forms in distinctively different ways. We, at Aura Art, have spared no efforts to ensure that we bring to you some of the finest work India has produced in the art scene and an art-centric city like Vadodara has a Show that is unique and memorable.

Intensive search for artworks for this Show has been an enriching experience and yielded some precious collections. Three museum quality artworks on paper by Krishen Khanna, two rare landscapes in water colour by NS Bendre, etchings by K Laxma Goud, couple of paintings in rich colours by Thota Vaikuntam showing Telangana region men and women. There are other invaluable discoveries too of both paintings and sculptures including works by the master S Yousuf Ali, a large canvas by Sidharth from the Baramaha series, a stunning portrayal of a Horse in charcoal by Ajay De, a Saurashtra couple in black and white by Vrindavan Solanki, two magnificient abstracts by Yusuf, four magnificent bronze sculptures by Ratilal Kansodaria and an imposing bull in a seated position, by Dhruva Mistry.

Judicious application of the principles of wealth management clearly spells out the need to diversify into alternate assets, including art. The wealth creation momentum as well as the interest in art is only going to pick up in the coming years. The relatively low values of Indian Art, as compared to global values and the recent run up in values of Chinese art adds to the compelling case. The consolidation in the Indian Art Market over the last 8-9 years has made many of the Masters, especially those who did not witness significant promotion in the past, very attractively valued. Besides, there is always an interesting opportunity to collect quality works of promising artists, who are developing on the lines of the Masters. Focussed promotion of these artists, where quality and potential is established beyond doubt, will only result in significant price discovery, as the market is eager to latch onto new leaders.

Harmeet Singh Sethi
CEO, Aura Art

Core Team

Daljit S Sethi
    Director, Aura Art eConnect Pvt Ltd
    Director, Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd
    Chairman, Aura Art
    Member, ICCR - Advisory Committee, Mumbai
    (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India)
    Governor's Special Aide R.I. Dist. 3141
    Chairman - Art and Culture R.I. Dist. 3141
    Founder & Chairman - Noble Heart Foundation
    Deputy Governor RI Dist 3140 (1998-99)
    Past President - Rotary Club of Kota
    Founder & Chairman � Noble Heart Foundation
    Founder & Ex V. President - Badhit Bal Vikas Kendra

Harmeet S Sethi
    Director, Aura Art eConnect Pvt Ltd
    Director, Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd
    CEO, Aura Art

Rishiraj S Sethi
    Director, Aura Art eConnect Pvt Ltd
    Director, Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd
    Chief Strategist, Aura Art

Management Advisors

    Shri Nilesh Ganjwala
    CEO, Innergize Solutions Pvt Ltd

    Shri Vinit Ganjwala
    Director, Pinnacle & Mystique Promotions

    Shri Premal Mehta
    MD, Wealth First Advisors Pvt Ltd

    Shri Navroz Mahudawala
    Founder, Candle Partners

Technical Advisors

    Shri Sidharth, New Delhi

    Dr Shailendra K Kushwaha
    Former Dean and HoD of Art History & Aesthetics,
    Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU, Baroda

    Shri Dilip Ranade, Mumbai

    Shri Wasim R Kapoor, Kolkata

    Shri Vrindavan Solanki, Ahmedabad

    Shri Vasudeo Kamath, Mumbai

    Shri Anil Naik, Mumbai


Communications

    Shri Satish Pillai, Mumbai


Dedicated to

    Shri Kamlesh D Patel
    Global Guide of Heartfulness

Patrons

    Dr Karan Singh (Patron-in-Chief)
    Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
    Former President of Indian Council for Cultural Relations
    Chairman, Committee of Ethics

    Mrs Supriya Sule
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

    Late Shrimant Ranjitsinh Gaekwad
    Maharaja of Baroda

    Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj
    World - renowned Kathak dancer

    Padma Bhushan Shyam Benegal
    Film Director and Screenwriter

    Padma Bhushan Dr Girija Devi
    World renowned Classical singer

    Shri Adi Jehangir
    Chairman, Jehangir Art Gallery

    Shri Anil Dharker
    Eminent Writer & Journalist

    Shri Gurpreet Singh
    MD, Aakar Design Consultants

    Shri Nitin Killawala
    Leading Architect

    Mrs Anita Dongre
    Leading Fashion Designer

    Shri KN Memani
    Former Chairman & CEO, Ernst & Young India

    Shri Bobby Parikh
    Managing Partner, BMR Advisors

    Shri Shahzaad Dalal
    Non Executive Director, IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd

    Shri Basant Agarwal
    MD, Valpro

    Shri Utkarsh Palnitkar
    Partner, KPMG

    Dr Archana Hingorani
    CEO & ED, IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd

    Shri Parvaiz Dalal
    MD, Head of Working Capital EMEA Citibank, London

    Ms Renu Dalal
    Director, Dalal Engineering

    Dr Ramakanta Panda
    Chief Consultant - Cardio Thoracic Surgery,
    Asian Heart Institute

    Dr Hrishikesh D Pai
    Gynaec & Head IVF Unit, Lilavati Hospital

    Shri Liyakat Ali Khan
    MD, UMG Index Trade Fairs Pvt Ltd

    Dr AD Sawant
    Ex-Vice Chancellor, University of Rajasthan

    Shri HC Parikh
    Ex-Director General of Income Tax

    Shri PL Roongta
    Ex-Chief Commissioner of Income Tax