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“Lord Ganesha” by Raja Segar
Raja Segar, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected contemporary artists, created this powerful oil painting Lord Ganesha in 2002. Measuring 97 × 71 cm (oil on canvas), the work exemplifies the artist’s distinctive “refractive” style, which blends Cubist fragmentation with vibrant color and spiritual depth. Table of Contents About the Artist: Raja Segar Artistic Analysis…
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Jan & Joel Martel “Sofina”, 1935
This striking silver-plated bronze bas-relief, measuring approximately 80 × 55 cm and weighing around 30 kg, showcases the dynamic vision of twin brothers Jan and Joël Martel, prominent French sculptors of the Art Deco and Cubist movements. Table of Contents Who Were Jan & Joël Martel? The “Sofina” Bas-Relief (1935) Artistic and Historical Significance A…
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“Embroiding Woman” by Esther Carp
In the vibrant tapestry of the École de Paris, the work of Esther Carp (1897–1970) stands out for its unique synthesis of rhythmic composition and intimate subject matter. Her piece, “Embroiding Woman”—a watercolor and pencil on paper measuring 27 x 20 cm—is a nice example of her ability to elevate a quiet, domestic moment into…