Untitled V - VI

Priyasri Art Gallery is pleased to present Untitled V and Untitled VI, two virtual exhibition series that we initiated on the onset of the lockdown. The artists in the exhibition are those whose work we admire and who have been connected to our organisation in the distant past and recently. The series of Untitled stands as a response to the situation, we attempted to initiate a dialogue for the artists and connect them with the audiences, it has brought together a diverse range of emerging artists who were consciously chosen and put together.
The exhibition Untitled V revolves around the idea: “Some books narrate, some are narratives in themselves”. Recording narratives and expressions has shaped civilisations since their onset. Books have been playing a vital role in archiving and sharing of narratives especially since the invention of paper and the printing press. There has been a long history of transformation of books in terms of form, mediums and meaning. Books have also been a medium of intersection of artistic and literary practices which has broadened the realm of contemporary art. The exhibition explores works by artists that engage with the medium and form of books through various conceptual methods.
Besides this, the exhibition also puts forth an inquiry during these unprecedented times: Is digital the new “normal”? With Covid-19, the process of welcoming and embracing the virtual world has only fastened up; and the question that emerges is how will the art world function even when lockdown is set aside. Virtual reality and imaging technology is opening up new opportunities for solution integrators and partners to help organizations survive during our moment of isolation. While VR had been previously stuck as a niche technology for gamers, it may be having its breakout moment during this pandemic, allowing us to collaborate, view, and experience the world in a whole new way. It is certain that VR is here to stay. It opens up opportunities for young emerging artists and the art community to explore art and stay connected like never before.
The series of Untitled stands as a response to the situation, we attempted to initiate a dialogue for the artists and connect them with the audiences, it has brought together a diverse range of emerging artists who were consciously chosen and put together. The series will run until it gets completed till Untitled X, with the main focus being on art spaces closing doors; and the question being “how do we stay relevant in a post-COVID-19 world?