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Rockstar Buys Bengaluru Art
31 Mar
Summary
- Def Leppard guitarist bought a Bengaluru artwork.
- The artwork was acquired for approximately $800.
- The piece explores the inner world of the human body.
Vivian Campbell, the guitarist of the iconic British rock band Def Leppard, has acquired a piece of art from Bengaluru-based artist Devika Sundar. The acquisition occurred during a private viewing organized for the band while they were in the city for their performance on March 29, as part of the ongoing Bengaluru Art Weekend. This significant purchase, valued at approximately $800, adds a global endorsement to Bengaluru's burgeoning contemporary art landscape.
The artwork, titled 'Adrift and at Sea,' is part of a larger series by Sundar that explores the internal human body, influenced by concepts of Eastern medicine and Ayurveda. Sundar uses materials like tea, watercolors, and pen to evoke the aesthetic of vintage manuscripts, imbuing her work with a unique texture and depth. Her artistic exploration focuses on the profound connection between human bodies and natural water bodies, such as the ocean.
