Arpita Singh (b. 1937)

Arpita Singh's paintings defy interpretation. On the surface of things, they appear remarkably naive and picturesque. According to the artist, they are 'a memory of something once known and since forgotten, like childhood or paradise.'

Using familiar objects from domestic life - sofa sets, potted plants, floral bouquets and kitchen utensils Arpita Singh creates a magical world where inanimate objects come to life. This assemblage of familiar objects are painted in bold colours and presented in an overall pattern reminiscent of Kantha embroidery.