Chandigarh Tribune, Tuesday, August 17, 2004 17-AUG-04 A carefully chosen furniture or pieces meant for decoration made in artistic way can create the right ambiance, be it at a home, an office, a restaurant or an educational institute. "These days city residents are reverting back to the traditional items. they don't mind to shell out extra money and spend extra time while choosing the things for their homes," said city-based artist Satish Chopra. He has created unique collection in potteries, statues, home furniture and school furniture. The traditions are so rich and have so much variety that it offers every possible design to suit our carving to have a good and different look in your home. Rajasthani and Punjabi traditions have continuously inspired the designer to explore the creativity. His range includes centre table and wall hangings made of polyfibre. Figures of youth doing bhangra, women on spinning wheel and old man playing sarangi stand out. "The fad of keeping statues at home is catching up with city residents. They impart the museum kind of look to your room. Those people who love antiques have a lot of variety in the market. Rajasthani statues are in demand," he said. He also created a beautiful collection of images of god and goddesses. Wall sceneries bring out the artist's essence of farmer's life. "The Indian customer has become more aware about the art. To meet their varied demands is a big challenge for me. They even give various suggestion which helps me to create something unique for them," said Mr. Chopra. |