<p>A self-taught artist, Rangoli Garg’s latest exhibition depicts various moods, dreams, emotions and aspirations of the young Indian girl. Titled ‘Laadli’, the solo show aims to spread the message of acceptance and encouraging young Indian girls to be more courageous, confident and realise their dreams.<br /><br /></p>.<p>“Laadli is a name for an Indian girl who is shy, obedient, docile, beautiful and capable. But she still hides in her home and peeps in and out of the doors and pillars. She dreams of an era of completeness for herself. Those doe-shaped big eyes have such beautiful dreams inside but will she be able to realise? There is ambition and dream but there is a door which she needs to cross,” says the Hyderabad-based artist.<br /><br />She adds that her works narrate the lives of Indian women, who are “capable but restricted”.<br /><br />“The name ‘Laadli’ is significant of the treatment of girls in India. Each family has a laadli (favourite) who they adore and love. But do we respect her enough and give her freedom? If she is a laadli then we should respect her dreams. That is what will contribute towards her happiness and fulfilment,” says the self-taught artist.<br /><br />Comprising 35 works, all acrylic on canvas, the paintings have Indian marvel Taj Mahal as their backdrop. Garg says it takes her close to 50 to 60 hours to complete one painting and it took her one- and-a-half years to complete the series.<br /><br />“Colour blending is an important part of it. Each canvas is bright and vibrant and <br />reflects the vibrancy of my country,” she tells Metrolife.<br /><br />‘Laadli’ is on display until July 5 at Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road.<br /><br /></p>
<p>A self-taught artist, Rangoli Garg’s latest exhibition depicts various moods, dreams, emotions and aspirations of the young Indian girl. Titled ‘Laadli’, the solo show aims to spread the message of acceptance and encouraging young Indian girls to be more courageous, confident and realise their dreams.<br /><br /></p>.<p>“Laadli is a name for an Indian girl who is shy, obedient, docile, beautiful and capable. But she still hides in her home and peeps in and out of the doors and pillars. She dreams of an era of completeness for herself. Those doe-shaped big eyes have such beautiful dreams inside but will she be able to realise? There is ambition and dream but there is a door which she needs to cross,” says the Hyderabad-based artist.<br /><br />She adds that her works narrate the lives of Indian women, who are “capable but restricted”.<br /><br />“The name ‘Laadli’ is significant of the treatment of girls in India. Each family has a laadli (favourite) who they adore and love. But do we respect her enough and give her freedom? If she is a laadli then we should respect her dreams. That is what will contribute towards her happiness and fulfilment,” says the self-taught artist.<br /><br />Comprising 35 works, all acrylic on canvas, the paintings have Indian marvel Taj Mahal as their backdrop. Garg says it takes her close to 50 to 60 hours to complete one painting and it took her one- and-a-half years to complete the series.<br /><br />“Colour blending is an important part of it. Each canvas is bright and vibrant and <br />reflects the vibrancy of my country,” she tells Metrolife.<br /><br />‘Laadli’ is on display until July 5 at Open Palm Court Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road.<br /><br /></p>
