Step into Artextic, an immersive exhibition where students and artists of The Art Studio Mumbai transform words into vibrant visual stories. This unique collection brings together the power of language and the boundless creativity of art, inviting you to explore how letters, phrases, and symbols can be reimagined beyond their traditional forms.
Discover artworks inspired by everything from the sounds of food to abstract expressions of endangered species, all brought to life through text. Here, words leap off the page and into unexpected realms, celebrating the rich dialogue between art and language.
Theme Summary
Artextic is an immersive exhibition that explores the intersection of art and language. This unique showcase presents artwork created by students, ranging from young children to adults, who have used text as both a medium and inspiration. By incorporating words, letters, and symbols into their art, students have transformed ordinary text into powerful visual expressions, giving voice to themes that are both personal and universal. The exhibition invites viewers to explore how text can evoke emotions, tell stories, and engage us in ways that go beyond language alone.
Attendees can expect to see the text as art through various forms—whether in painting, sculpture, or installation. The goal is to celebrate text as a tool for both artistic and linguistic literacy and to inspire new perspectives on how words and images together can create a unique storytelling experience.
Opening Day Activities
Opening and Celebration
Time: 4:40 pm – 7:00 pm
Show Dates and Timing
Time: 11 AM - 6:30 PM
Venue
Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Chief Guest
Eminent calligrapher, Shri Achyut Palav, will join us as the chief guest, sharing insights from a career dedicated to the art of the written word. He will also give a live demonstration of calligraphy, allowing attendees to witness the beauty of letterforms created by hand.
Special Guest
Calligrapher and lettering artist Sanjana Chatlani, founder of Bombay Lettering, will speak about her experiences in commercial calligraphy and how she brings words to life for a variety of projects.
Installations
Interactive installations will immerse visitors in the art of text, with highlights including:
- A typewriter installation that invites guests to create their own text art.
- A letter-shadow installation, where the shadows cast by letters create dynamic, changing artwork.
Workshop Schedule
Artextic includes workshops throughout the week for both children and adults
Calligraphy Workshop for Kids
- With Sanjana Chatlani
Date: 19th November 2024
Timing: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Age: 7-12 Years
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Abstract Expressions Workshop
- With Ashutosh Apte
Date: 20th November 2024
Timing: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Suitable for older children and Adults
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Pop Art and Onomatopoeia Workshop
- Teachers, The Art Studio Mumbai
Date: 22nd November 2024
Timing: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Age:
6+ Years
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Artfully Said
Artextic embodies our commitment to using art as a means of exploration and expression. We believe that words can be visual as much as they are verbal, and this exhibit showcases how language and creativity can combine in powerful ways.
– Purnima Sampat, founder, The Art Studio Mumbai.
