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Antony Raj presents art to the viewer in all their originality – the costumes, expressions and emotions; without any class, any premeditated ideal or ideology, or preconceived notions. His intrinsic work brings about the simplicity of mundane surroundings and everyday life.

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Antony Raj breathes life into a series of amazing expressions. The faces he showcases have very intrinsic work- be it in the wrinkles of an aging face or the stray hairs caught in the wind. His pen and ink portraits, "Acquaintances", as he calls them, may remind the viewer of someone they know or have met in the passing. Featured art: Acquaintance 8 (Original Art, Pen and Ink on Board).

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While a large part of Dhiraj Choudhury's time was taken up by his concern for humanitarian projects, they greatly influenced his art creations. "The pictures I paint may not be pretty, but they are an expression of my love for humanity and my genuine concern for the world at large. My art is not a pleasure trip. It is the battlefield of my 50-year struggle for freedom, which is still going on!", he said. Featured art: Indian Village (Original artwork, acrylic on canvas).

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Dhiraj Choudhury, a well-known artist, activist, and teacher, brought together people from diverse backgrounds and exposed them to art. Born right into the middle of India’s struggle for freedom in Bengal, Dhiraj witnessed the realities of life in those tough times including the great Bengal famine of 1943. For him, it is all about inviting the viewer to witness a soul-shaking, nerve-rattling play. Revolutionaries were his inspiration; equality his utopia.

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From landscapes to cityscapes, portraiture to still life, Dhiraj Choudhury paved the way for a distinctly figurative style that was brisk and spontaneous, composed with the use of swift, loose brushstrokes that conveyed a sense of brilliance. His works are narratives of socio-political situations of contemporary India and are part of the prestigious collections at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Lalit Kala Academy, Rashtrapati Bhavan, embassies of Belgium, Australia, Netherlands, and Singapore. Featured art: Banalata Sen by Dhiraj Choudhury (Original Artwork, acrylic on canvas).

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“I like to emphasize the monks’ movement, and by rarely showing faces, their anonymity helps convey how they are ‘leaving humanity behind’ and going to ‘a peaceful place’, like Nirvana.” - Min Wae Aung ⠀ With Min Wae Aung, what one gets to do is peer into each painting, as if standing in the shade and looking out at the heat of the day. ⠀ He loves to depict his people in scorching reds and golden yellows. The colors are intense, black, and white being used as shadow and highlight. This uncompromising attention to their individual movement is remarkable and forms the highlight of his works. 

Featured art : Towards Monastery- 10 (Original artwork, watercolor on paper). 

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Min Wae Aung is an artist in love with his country and his people. All his works are of his people as observed during his travels across the region. He has them talking, walking, working, but always on their feet, as they would in their daily lives.

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Min Wae Aung is a contemporary artist who is all about detail and methodology, depth and dimension. His work is characterized by bold expanses of color and minimum fuss that focuses only on the necessary. He paints with gusto and a sense of precision that is rare among post-modern artists. Featured art: Towards Monastery 6 (Original Artwork, watercolor on Paper). 

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B. Venkatesan has often thought about the relationship between man and nature. His works are inspired by his immediate environs, and as a self-taught artist, he has learnt f from the world’s best teacher – nature. Featured art: Neighbourhood 5 (Original artwork, oil on canvas). 

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B. Venkatesan’s artworks include inanimate objects as well as portraits depicted in earthy shades. Through his mundane themes and muted application of colors, his paintings at first instance may seem commonplace; but in actuality, they are a window into Venkatesan’s life – the places he has been, people he has met, and the circumstances he has encountered.

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As a realistic artist, Venkatesan registers the everyday through his art. He draws people, objects, and places around him. Another person's mundane is Venkatesan's inspiration. His paintings at first instance may seem commonplace; but in actuality, they are a window into Venkatesan’s life – the places he has been, people he has met, and the circumstances he has encountered. Featured art: Bliss 10 (Original artwork, oil on canvas).

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Bring a piece of heritage into your home, all while supporting local artists. South Asian Art Gallery promotes artists by helping them showcase their art on a global platform, help art collectors enjoy and own art they like, and better lives by donating the proceeds to various charity initiatives. Featured art: Performer 177 by S. Mark Rathinaraj (Original).

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In an artistic career that spans over 30 years, Mark believes in sharing the joy he experiences while painting with its viewers. His works reflect strong, linear tendencies more than any other element, and offers many a path for the viewer to discover the rustic beauty of the ordinary.

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Mark works on canvas, wood, and metal with acrylic, pen, ink, and charcoal – inscribing the human form at a surreal level. Dynamic strokes reinforce the energy and spirit of an average Indian who strives to succeed against all odds.

Featured art: Performer 146 (Limited Edition Print) by S. Mark Rathinaraj.

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“One moment can change a day, one day can change a life and one life can change the world”. Let us take a moment and appreciate the things we tend to overlook- unity, friendship, well-being & above all, humanity.

Featured art: Meditation by Dhiraj Choudhury.

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There is magic in the mundane, joy in simplicity. Featured: Still Life 12 by B. Venkatesan.

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his holi, let’s celebrate our differences with colors & diversity with unity. Featured: Rhythm of the Seasons-18 by Anuradha Thakur.