Showcasing the fine blend of mythology and food, the painting exhibition ‘Totka’ by artists Enora Lalet and Varun Namdev is being put up at Alliance Francaise de Bhopal. The exhibition showcases how food items are associated with superstitious beliefs of India.
The culinary world is not an exception through the power of mystery, testifying of a very ancient heritage, bequeathed by the Vedas, 7000 years ago; by the delicate balance of the 3 vital energies which go through our body.
“The Totka series contains all the nods to the symbols that were dear to me: the third eye, Gond art, protective mother earth, knowledge of ayurveda plants, temple offering, chakras, tribal dance and finally Shivatri. I have a great respect for all these mythological references. With regards, I add a final Namaste dedicated to my creative duo, the Indian photographer Varun Namdev”, said Enora.
Enora further said that the marvelous is everywhere and seizes every chance to be embodied in the smallest details of the daily life : in the small mountains of colorful spices, in the pattern of a sari, in the wide-eyed of Kali, in the rituals flowery protection, in the cacophony of the horns that never disturb the cows chilling on a four-way. It is about permanent saturation, a colorful epileptic score that forcefully invites our senses to a dance that we are not ready for.
“India heckles our habits, upsets our rasas, whispers magnificent mythological stories,” Enora added.