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SINGAPORE 5th MARCH 2013 Indigo Blue Art is pleased to announce the first ever solo exhibition of Indian photographer, Ajay Rajgarhia in Singapore. Documenting his exploration and discovery from his travels across India, Ajay Rajgarhia takes the viewer on a journey of light, shadow, nature and form in A Tale of 3 Cities Kolkata, Goa and Mathura. The exhibition features close-up images and scenes from obscure corners of the cities, devoid of faces but signalling traces of life. Rajgarhia tells a story of these cities through stylized photographs of entities that reflect the idiosyncrasies of each city. Tactile and richly infused with colour, his images reflect the contrasting culture and lifestyle of Kolkata, Goa and Mathura. Concomitantly, as a whole, the artist reveals the hidden soul of each city apparent only to the discerning traveller, and opens a new door to a world that has been ravaged by the passage of time. In Kolkata, a city born and bred of aristocracy, Rajgarhia focuses on moments of reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life; in Goa he finds beauty in the ordinary, preferring the old world charm of a forgotten Goa vis-a-vis its idyllic beaches; in Mathura, a city hailed as the abode of the Gods, Rajgarhia uncovers haunting images of loneliness and abandonment. Finding inspiration in the mundane and the forgotten, Ajay Rajgarhia successfully weaves together an intriguing mlange of colour and texture in A Tale of 3 Cities, an alternative view of the cities that the audience might otherwise never encounter. The artist will be present on the opening night, 13 March 2013, from 6.30 to 8.30 pm.

About the Artist

Born in 1967, Ajay Rajgarhia is a self-taught photographer and has exhibited extensively in New Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore. With a background of manufacturing fabrics for international brands, Rajgarhia developed a fascination with colour and texture, and a preference for still life and abstracts. He has developed an impressive portfolio boasting commissions by leading companies including Art De Nox, Timex Watches, Mismo and The Oak Tree. Rajgarhia 's photography is housed in a large number of prestigious collections both in India and abroad.

On View: Location: Timings: Website:

13 March 6 April 2013 Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Road, Singapore 088820 Mondays Saturdays, 11am 6pm; (Closed on Sundays and public holidays) www.indigoblueart.com

ABOUT INDIGO BLUE ART

INDIGO BLUE ART was established in Singapore in 2004 as a platform to showcase Contemporary Indian Art. Committed to promoting a greater awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of Indian Art, INDIGO BLUE ART

houses an extensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and books on the subject.

For more information, please contact Lydia at lydia@indigoblueart.com or call 63721719.