Gallery Espace presents Karl Antao’s show of recent sculptures ‘Couple of Differences’ November 1, 2010

New Delhi: Gallery Espace presents “Couple of Differences”, an exhibition of recent sculptures by Karl Antao from November 10 – November 30, 2010 at Gallery Espace, 16, Community Centre, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The show ‘Couple of Differences’ is a satire on the interplay of the educated mind and situations wherein circumstances are manipulated to create an environment that is conducive to one’s advantage. The series of works highlight the crucial issue of lack of accountability in the society and the flourishing of ‘accusatory exchanges’ amongst the denizens. The sculptures have an extraordinary fantastical attribute but they are also solidly embedded in ground reality. The works make references to the dilemmas, which propelled by human desire, contribute to redrawing of existing socio-political vulnerabilities. Karl employs his mastery in carving and through the medium of burma teak and sevan wood brings to life these spectacular works. The depth and variation of wood tone and grain in maintained in the multi-textured surface of the megalithic sculptures which also contain subtle details, features and sentiments that demand a closer study of the works.

About Karl Antao:
Born in 1966, Karl studied Applied Arts at the J.J. Institute, Mumbai, 1986-1991. He began his career as a graphic & set designer and visualiser with Lintas. He then proceeded on to a residency at the Kanoria Centre for Arts, Ahmedabad, 1992-96. He was also a visiting faculty with the School of Architecture, Ahmedabad, 1997-2001, attending residencies, like Khoj, Bangalore, 2003 and Kerala International Sculpture Camp, 2001. He has several conducted workshops in metal casting, clay modeling, recycling waste and puppetry for students and under-privileged women and children, received junior Government fellowships. He has won several awards – some of them being Indian Habitat Centre Award for Best Solo Show - 2005, Bendre- Husain Award India-1995, 1993 Bombay Art Society Award and Best Sculpture Award, All India Arts Society, Mumbai – 1992. Some of his solo shows are LKA, Ahmedabad, Hutheesingh Visual Art Centre, Ahmedabad, 1999, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, 2003, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, 2004, ‘Unseen Truth’, Gallery Sumukha, 2007. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions across India. He lives and works in Ahmedabad.