Artists in Focus 2023 - Coffee Table Book by Magzoid Magazine
"Artists in Focus 2023" is an exquisite tribute to 50 exceptional artists from around the globe, including renowned international artists as well as local artists in UAE. It is a celebration of their phenomenal artistic achievements and the remarkable journey that led them there. This opulent coffee table book is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and perseverance of these luminaries in the world of art. The launch of this coffee table book is a significant milestone in recognizing and supporting the creative industry, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of The National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. By showcasing the hard work and talent of these artists, both international and local artists in UAE, we hope to inspire and uplift others in the creative community. Our mission is rooted in four pillars of Creativity, Unity, Innovation, and Upliftment, and this artists' coffee table book exemplifies our commitment to them. Through this publication, we aim to boost the Creative Economy of the UAE and support creatives from all genres who are forging a path towards a bright future. We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of "Artists in Focus 2023", a must-have coffee table book for art lovers and collectors. It has been our pleasure to create this masterpiece, featuring both international and local artists in UAE, and we hope you will relish reading it as much as we did crafting it.
"Artists in Focus 2023" is an exquisite tribute to 50 exceptional artists from around the globe, including renowned international artists as well as local artists in UAE. It is a celebration of their phenomenal artistic achievements and the remarkable journey that led them there. This opulent coffee table book is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and perseverance of these luminaries in the world of art.
The launch of this coffee table book is a significant milestone in recognizing and supporting the creative industry, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of The National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. By showcasing the hard work and talent of these artists, both international and local artists in UAE, we hope to inspire and uplift others in the creative community.
Our mission is rooted in four pillars of Creativity, Unity, Innovation, and Upliftment, and this artists' coffee table book exemplifies our commitment to them. Through this publication, we aim to boost the Creative Economy of the UAE and support creatives from all genres who are forging a path towards a bright future.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of "Artists in Focus 2023", a must-have coffee table book for art lovers and collectors. It has been our pleasure to create this masterpiece, featuring both international and local artists in UAE, and we hope you will relish reading it as much as we did crafting it.
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Pranoti Karajgi<br />
United Arab Emirates<br />
Pranoti Karajgi is an Indian artist who has always used art<br />
to express her creativity and <strong>in</strong>dividuality. She believes<br />
that art reflects the state of the society we live <strong>in</strong> and<br />
showcases the struggle and achievements<br />
of a community. Her journey with clay began at<br />
the age of 19 when she discovered the potential<br />
of the Kumhars, a potter’s community <strong>in</strong> her<br />
hometown of Jabalpur, India. She collaborated<br />
with them to highlight their skills and talent and<br />
held solo pottery exhibitions across multiple cities<br />
<strong>in</strong> India, garner<strong>in</strong>g appreciation throughout the art<br />
community.<br />
Pranoti’s passion for design and art led<br />
her to practice <strong>in</strong>terior design on small<br />
and large-scale projects <strong>in</strong> India and UAE.<br />
However, she returned to pottery <strong>in</strong> 2015,<br />
this time explor<strong>in</strong>g ceramic pottery.<br />
She formalized her tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g under<br />
the stewardship of NCECA felicitated<br />
ceramicists Ray Meeker and Deborah<br />
Smith, pioneers of studio pottery <strong>in</strong><br />
India. She also learned from renowned<br />
ceramicists Elena Renkar, Adil Writer,<br />
Akira Satake, Rakhi Kane Veena<br />
Chandran, to name a few.<br />
Pranoti primarily works <strong>in</strong> wheel<br />
thrown and hand built pottery, with<br />
90<br />
an emphasis on strong utilitarian forms and playful alterations and impressions. She is a<br />
formalist who focuses on master<strong>in</strong>g each stage of the pottery mak<strong>in</strong>g process and believes<br />
<strong>in</strong> lett<strong>in</strong>g the clay speak for itself. Pranoti also teaches pottery on wheel and hand-built<br />
ceramics at Dubai International Art Center. Her goal is to promote and educate people<br />
about ceramics and through her work, br<strong>in</strong>g to light the nuances of pottery mak<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
“Through my art I wish to bridge the gap between classical pottery techniques and<br />
contemporary design and br<strong>in</strong>g to light the beautiful marriage of earth and fire,” says<br />
Pranoti Karajgi
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