Lokayata Art Gallery
Arts & Crafts - New Delhi, Delhi, India
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"Lokāyata" literally means philosophy of the people, the term was first used by ancient Buddhists to refer to common-tribal philosophical viewsand a sort of this-worldly or nature lore. Popularly recognized as a materialistic philosophical system which accept perception as the only pramāṇa i.e. means to knowledge, consciousness as a product of matter and sensuous pleasure as the only goal of life.Amidst the greenery, Lokayata Art gallery marks its spot by amalgamating modernity and Nature. The piece "IGUANA" on the gallery's crown stands 100 ft. long and is made from fiberglass and clay modeling. It symbolizes the struggle between modern society and nature, and its location here at the gallery signifies nature's grief, where nature tired of our society has left its home and sits in the cityscape earning to relieve us of all iniquitous energy around us. It calls out the hypocrisies' of our society and stands here as a reminder for us to be resolute and leave our selfish attitudes in search of preservation behind.Revived in 2020, Lokayata strives to be an institution dedicated towards art initiatives ranging from high end and established artists to promoting new works by emerging artists. Lokayata invites fluid & versatile ideas and wishes to provide a platform for them all.
