Wrapped in a blue sari, armed with bangles and a bindi, a stocky middle-aged woman peeks out of acclaimed Indian artist Thota Vaikuntam’s framed artwork. She is surrounded by designer wear, greenery, and a few other friends who share almond-eyed glances while clad in vibrant clothes.
The silence of an art gallery is recreated well at Collage, a multi-designer boutique housed in a 70-year-old Art Deco house in Nungambakkam. At the entrance, past the greenery and lounging cats, stand three framed pieces from Vaikuntam’s collection.
Seeking Vaikuntam, a collaborative exhibition between Artworld Sarala’s Art Centre and Collage showcases pieces from Thota Vaikuntam’s collection over the last decade. These timeless art pieces are presented alongside contemporary luxury fashion from three brands — Amrich, 11.11, and Rasa
