Prints of Identity

by Pancham gaur

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a printmaker/ visual artist from chandigarh depicts her life events and situations through Indian sculptural forms through versatile medium of printmaking, thus bridging the gap between ancient craftsmanship and modern expression. She works with intricate line details on metal sheets and then take it's prints with hands via intaglio method of printmaking. She's intrigued towards constant experimentation with her visuals, methods and  depiction of her fantasy in her art with traditional methods of printmaking. Her prints are her way of journaling her life.

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Title - "Poru lala gunta gunta"

Medium- Etching and Serigraphy

Size - 20"× 38" inches

Editions - 5 (intaglio print on paper)

Price - ₹ 50,000/-

In this artwork, I depict a female figure fallen in the middle of a road, symbolizing both my personal struggles and life situation through the lens of Indian sculpture. The traffic lights, pointing in multiple directions, represent the overwhelming confusion I face, acting as a metaphor for a helpless situation that no one prepares us for. The bandages on the figure highlight unhealed wounds and past traumas that continue to influence my present state. This is a derailed etching piece with subtle elements of serigraphy, blending traditional and contemporary techniques. The title, "Poru Lala Gunta Gunta," is a childhood nickname my sibling used to call me when I walked on the edge of the bed, meaning "Poru (my nickname) will fall down," capturing the sense of vulnerability I feel.

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Title - "Mai hun na"

Medium- Etching and Serigraphy

Size - 20"× 38" inches

Editions - 5 (intaglio print on paper)

Price - ₹ 50,000/-

This piece reflects the complex emotions and struggles experienced by a close one, highlighting the challenges faced and my role in supporting them through their journey. I titled it mai hun na, which translates to "I'm here with you." Created on a zinc plate, the work incorporates serigraphy details. The central image features a girl trying to bring a smile to another person's face, yet she feels helpless. On her side, the scene is bright and joyful, while the boy's side is engulfed in a thunderstorm with dark, looming clouds depicting their life situations. Bandages are used symbolically to represent unhealed wounds, with some torn, signifying the emotional triggers and conflicts experienced. The male figure's head is represented by a bomb, symbolizing how emotional triggers can cause an explosive reaction at any moment.

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Title - Aagami Sthanak

Medium- Etching and Serigraphy

Size - 20"× 40" inches

Editions - 3 available

Price - ₹50,000/-

This piece was created after my journey through the southern states of India, specifically Karnataka and Kerala, where I spent unforgettable days. The work represents a personal memory, with me behind the wheel of a taxi-symbolized by the iconic "Kali Peeli", which embodies the essence of travel across India. The body of the car carries the intricate memory of the South Indian temples, panels, particularly the Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu. The passenger in the car is also me, donning my travel hat, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of my trip. The background is crafted as a notebook page, adorned with serigraph-like details of clouds and grass, reflecting the joy of my inner child. The work is etched onto a zinc plate, with meticulous attention to detail throughout the piece.

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Title - Kirtimukh

Medium- Lithography

Size - 12"× 16" inches

Editions - 9 available

Price- ₹ 20,000/-

This work was done during a lithography workshop at prestigious studio named "Litholekha" in vadodara, Gujarat. This image is drawn on limestone and then taken it's print by traditional method of lithography. Visual depicts Kirtimukh which is an element which we observe on our day to day life on heads of our front doors in Indian households and the power it holds.

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Title -Antarman

Medium- woodcut

Size - 10"× 12" inches

Editions - 6 available (print on paper)

Price - ₹ 15,000/-

This work is a relief print taken by woodcut method of printmaking, figures are carved out of wood. It shows 3 self portraits of artist herself deep dived into her thought, her antarman and having a conversation with different versions of herself.

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Title - vishnu rath

Medium- serigraphy

Size - 10"× 12" inches

Editions - 6 available (print on paper)

Price- ₹20,000/-

This work is a serigraphy print on paper, it depicts iconography of Lord vishnu and her symbolic elements like conch, chakra, lotus and mace along with his vaahan Garud and his devotion towards his Lord and showing grace towards eternal path of light of spirituality.

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Title - The social hunt

Medium- Etching

Size - 13"× 18" inches

Editions - 5 available (print on paper)

Price - ₹ 20,000/-

This work shows a traditional Indian sculpture using present day phone and browsing through social media. He carries bow-arrow depicting all apps as social media has become latest source of hunt and hatred. Figure stands on logo of Instagram creating a visual pun between past and present.

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