INTERVIEW - ShellyJyoti
(An Artist, A Fashion Designer & A Poet)
 
 
What is the title of this exhibition ?
“Lyrical abstraction- A room of / for Muses”
 
On title of your exhibition? Why lyrical abstraction?
Lyrical abstraction was a movement in early 20th century in American art history. The artists of that period were getting saturated by repeated figurative and landscape work and wanted to try new terrains, In some way I could associate myself with that movement and wanted to explore abstraction in my art domain.
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What are you trying to convey -A room of/ for muses? 
This is an installation project on objects, clothes and paintings. I have tried to explore possibility of presenting my large body of work i.e. 180 paintings like adesigners room. The gallery space which is a public space gets transformed into boutique of art in which haute couture and prêt a porter of paintings are displayed on walls and hangers with SMALL MEDIUM AND LARGE AND EXTRA LARGE labels..The room displays muses like sculptures of garments, large , medium small size painted buttons and paintings on hangers.  
 
You are a fashion designer, an artist, and a poet, how do you mange to create so .much work?
When you are passionate about anything , one can juggle into these creative spaces. I have time management allotted to all that I want to do.  
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What is the difference between fashion and art?
Fashion begins with market research whereas art is driven with the artist’s emotion and skill .The commonality between the both art and fashion is creativity and aesthetics.  
 
Will we see more of your exhibitions in Delhi in future?
Yes, I am coming with “Lyrical Abstraction 2” in 2008 to Delhi. I am living in Baroda and am very comfortable there but Delhi is my home town.