An exhibition of work by international Rangoli artist Ranbir Kaur opens at Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery this week.
Indian-born Ranbir has lived and worked in England for more than 30 years. She has entered the Guinness Book of Records for creating the largest Rangoli in the world.
Rangoli is a traditional Indian art used to decorate the ground in front of houses and places of worship. Designs are created using decorative patterns marked out on the floor.
Ranbir’s exhibition, A Journey Through Colours, will be open to the public from Thursday (4 April) until 20 June and can be viewed during the Holyhead Road art gallery’s normal opening hours. Entry is free.
A highly-celebrated artist, Ranbir has received many awards. Among them, in 2006 she received the Cultural Ambassador of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) for contribution to arts.
Ranbir, who lives in Walsall, has worked tirelessly as an artist promoting Indian art and culture at the highest standard. Throughout her career, Ranbir has shared a passion for colour, texture and design.
The exhibition celebrates her 30-year journey, bringing together a wide range of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts inspired by her South Asian heritage.
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11am-4pm, and Saturdays 2-5pm. Last entry to the museum is 30 minutes before closing.
Ranbir said: “Celebrating 30 years in this country is overwhelmingly humble, and looking back on my journey since childhood makes me feel very proud of how far I have come. I’d like to say a big thank you to Sandwell Council's museum and arts service for their support with this exhibition.”
