Project Description: My project is to identify and exhibit a selction of contemporary artists of South India. The these and narratives that encourage and motivate them. To understand what the state of the contemporary art world in South India is at the moment and what tools are needed to surge the industry not just in India, but around the world. At the end of this course I will be conducting an exhibition of a selection of contemporary artists from south india In Kochi, Kerala, India.Research Question: For the purpose of this semester I will be doing a research paper on the current state of the contemporary art scene, specifically related to painting, photography and sculptures. in South India and provide some context to my project.Working Outline1. Introductiona. Muziris ( The historic port)b. Topic introduction and thesis2. Historical contexta. Rise and fall of dynastis (Chalukya, Pallava, Rashtrakuta, and Hoysala)b. Zamorins of Calicutc. Royal families of southd. Colonization and its influence on art3. Evolution of art in south Indiaa. Traditional Art available in the last 50 years vs. Nowb. Modern Art available in the last 50 years vs. Nowc. Contemporary Art available in the last 50 years vs. Nowd. Use of technology, and mediums of these arte. Global Influences on south Indian Artf. Themes and narratives in each category4. Case Study : selection of 3 artists working in the contemporary space in south indiaa. Interviews conductionb. Understand their motivation and hindrancesc. Connect them to historical or global perspectives of the regiond. Understand their patronage and also their financial value5. Key Players in the Industry todaya. Education of Artists in South Indiai. Universitiesii. Fellowshipsiii. Grantsiv. Residency programsb. Patronage of Art industry in south indiai. Corporatesii. Art Galleriesiii. Government bodiesiv. Institutionsc. Art Associations and other non govt Bodies and their roled. Commercialization or democratization of Art in South India6. Recommendations to support the Art industry in south Indiaa. Financial restrictionsb. Respect of art and artistsc. Art awareness programsd. Lack of Marketing and business awareness of these artisise. Lack of govt support and private patronage7. Conclusiona. Evolution from conventional times.b. Current mindset of artisisc. Awareness and Demand and supply in the global marketd. The need for changeWrite the research paper depending on the above working outlineUse only peer reviewed art or art history journals or books.
