16 February - 16 March 2006
The South Indian landscape abounds in temples of great beauty and all are invited to experience a striking accolade to tradition, worship and architectural style in an exhibition titled Tribute to South Indian Temple Art.
Dr Ajit Godbole, of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Wollongong, shares his personal journey through this reflection on the monuments that dot the Southern Indian skyline.
The exhibition of ink paintings plots a trail through some of India’s best and least known icons. The Temples depicted include the breathtaking divine figures crowding the temple walls at Belur and Halebidu. These magnificent structures were built during the reigns of Hindu Kings.
“Their empires have long perished but the temples remain – touching reminders of the fact that what really endures is the basic human quest to try and touch divinity.” said Dr Ajit Godbole, “The anonymous artists, sculptors, architects and engineers of the time tried to achieve this through their monumental offerings to God. In the process, they have left the world a magnificent heritage. This is a very humble tribute to that heritage.”
The exhibit, which has previously been shown in Tokyo and Australia, opened on Thursday 16 February and continued until Thursday 16 March 2006.
For further information >
Ajit Godbole, University of Wollongong, 02 4221 4397
Tanya Barton, Long Gallery, 02 4221 5853
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