RMZ FOUNDATION We Care for the Future Events OUTREACH PROGRAMS A Journey Into art, science and technology for the Promoting and educating the public at large whole family In helping extend the reach of the art community, about new mediums of art by hosting various Enabling art to reach out and touch lives RMZ created RMZ Art Foundation (RAF). It is a non- festivals with a focus on interactive immersive art, - Art lab profit foundation creating opportunities through performance art, light and sound and events on art Community Engagement Children, along with their families, will be invited grants and scholarships, while supporting the and technology, to name a few. The focus is on creating opportunities for to experience the Interactive Installation Artwork, ideas of emerging and established artists, igniting participation in various art programs and initiatives, which will enable them to unlock their own an emotional and visceral artistic exchange and Collections resulting in a positive impact on the individual and, imaginations. developing creative practice through residencies Creating engaging and unique art collections from by extension, on the community at large. and partnerships. The foundation will create Art renowned artists, will allow visitors to indulge in a - Art Movies Screening Walks, Art Galleries at our urban assets and build on truly distinctive experience. It will be a setup that Workshops The artist’s outlook will be explored through initiatives for students and emerging artists across will be the first of its kind in the country and is sure Conducted by renowned by significant contemporary the screening of movies and videos of the artist major cities in India. to delight art lovers. artists, these workshops will be a source of responsible for the Interactive Installation Artwork inspiration for students of various institutions, on display. RMZ Art Foundation aspires to create and expand AWARENESS PROGRAMS including art schools and regular schools. international cultural alliances, to make each of Unveiling a world of exciting possibilities RAF Gallery One of the major highlights of the RMZ its collections accessible to broader audiences, Guided Tours Art Foundation is the world class art gallery that to reimagine spaces through contemporary Talks Art walks for an audience conducted by the artists, to has been designed at RMZ Ecoworld, termed the art encompassing sitespecific Installation Art, Interaction between artists and the community will provide unique insights into the world of creativity. RAF Gallery. The RAF Gallery would be the hub of Sculptures, Paintings, New Media Art to explore enable discussions on the concepts behind works of creativity, that would periodically house shows collaborative exchanges, publishing and awareness art and the exploration of ideas for using innovative Studio Visit from prominent artists of National & International programs and to facilitate each institution’s long mediums for artistic expression. Students will get an exciting glimpse into the artist’s acclaim, besides talks, workshops and such other term goals. life, with a visit to an artist’s studio in Bangalore. interactive activities with a focus on visual art in Screenings various mediums and forms. Initiatives Capturing the imagination through art films and - Art Walks The vision of RMZ Art Foundation is defined by its documentary screenings at film festivals, where Visitors will be invited to engage in a conversational The RAF Gallery represents a passion for all initiatives. movie makers will be invited to showcase their work & educative Art Walk conducted by the artist. forms of art, forming an integral part of the work in a 20-30 day event. environment through breathtaking installations Promoting Contemporary Art -lnter school Competitions placed throughout the project to create a unique Awareness Programs lnter school competitions will be held across India Outreach Programs Art Walks visual impact that leaves a lasting impression. allowing new media artworks to be created by RMZ Family Lab Artists will engage with the audience to share their The impact of art goes far beyond the aspect of experiences, talk about their ideas, the artworks the students, fostering an appreciation for artistic visual appeal. RMZ Art Foundation aims to bring displayed and mediums explored and their bodies endeavors from an early age. out the essence of art, which is a constant quest for of works. perfection that paves the way towards achieving a -Art Shows state of harmony. Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships The selected works of Interactive Installation Art Open calls to support emerging and mid career created by the students during the lnter school A showcase of inspiring artistic expressions artists providing opportunity for growth and competitions will be provided a platform for Art Shows exposure. exposure. A Platform to promote emerging, mid-career and established contemporary artists across the globe Internships through art shows showcasing sculptures, installation Providing internship programs to students of art art, paintings, new media and digitalart. institutions for various initiatives, such as guided tours, gallery assistance to name a few. MAKERS OF MULTIPLES Vivek Vilasini’s vividly coloured ‘Bangalore Blossoms’ presents a micro worldview of organic material Printmaking has intrinsic qualities that allow the medium to evolve and permeate into a variety of combined resembling flower petals. It appears as a sign for a period of transformation; of familiar languages reorganised processes. As a set of techniques for producing multiples- woodcut, engraving, etching, lithography and into new visual dialects, responding to a changing contemporary scenario. Manjunath Kamath introduces other forms have both maintained their uniqueness and also addressed the requirements of a contemporary a multitude of simultaneous visual narratives in his work ‘Because of you’; his approach renders a logical milieu. In the Indian context, from the late 19th century until present times, one can see a sea-change in interpretation of the interesting tableau difficult, and yet the absurd commentary makes a fascinating the technology of the multiple with the continual development of digital mediums. This has generated human-historical landscape. Baiju Parthan obliquely refers to conflicts of contemporary nationhood in immense creative possibilities, but also fuelled certain confusions with regard to the understanding ‘Masquerade’. The poignant image articulates elements of fear, subterfuge, and ultimately escape from of a ‘fine-art’ print. The Printmaking workshop 2018 hosted by RMZ foundation was directed towards boundaries. establishing a comprehensive experience of the medium’s many possibilities. The workshop also found a critical balance between honouring the authenticity of tradition and encouraging experimentation. Through this workshop (and others), RMZ Foundation is helping to build awareness and connoisseurship for printmaking as well as providing spaces for artists to practice. There is a need to appreciate the availability Many among the group of artists who participated in the program have been instrumental in setting of a thinking, critical and physical space for art-making and its dissemination. Art is a continuously evolving standards for printmaking practices in India. Laxma Goud, with several decades of committed artistic process and the new can only survive on the experiences and foundations of the old traditions. Indian exploration behind him, creates a distinctive work with deeply etched lines contouring the powerful Printmakers are a case to point and the novelty of their practice thrives as much on traditional methods portrait of a woman. In the untitled work, subtle colours highlight the frank stare of the figure, while the of printing as on newer technologies advancements. While there has been a rise and fall in the popularity viewer’s eye is led through the ornamentation within the frame. Sonal Vershneya’s etching ‘Permanent of the medium, both aesthetically and commercially, the intrinsic results of printmaking processes and the Issue’ portrays a commentary on gender, reflecting on contemporary events and connecting them through tactile quality of its surfaces cannot easily be replicated by any other means. cryptic symbols left to the audience’s interpretation. ‘Heads’ by Viraj Naik continues the artist’s often satirical observations on complex human/animal nature – the delicately etched lines of each section richly The woodcut process goes back a long way in history, and two artists chose to carry on the system of surface perceivable against the pale paper surface. Jayakumar G. Reddy, in his aquatint etching ‘Project Decoding’ print production in the workshop. Champa Sharath in her piece ‘People’ develops an instant engagement visualises a narrative that mixes the imaginary and real, producing a hybrid atmosphere in which anything with various different character portraits - types one might come across in mundane life. The distinct is probable. An approach towards surreal representation is also apparent in the untitled print of Walter delineation of negative and positive space and the arrangement of black and white, reflects her mastery Emilio D Souza, which seems to personify a throne/chair; he often creates composites of figuration and of the technique. Printmaking requires mechanical processes to a certain extent; it is a social/democratic abstraction within his art. medium often driven by community practice