Gateway to the World: India Series
by R
AVÉ

January 21, 2009 – April 22, 2009

Exhibit location:
The Mayor's Gallery at Orlando City Hall

Admission:
Free


Garden House Gallery hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Major Holidays

Orlando City Hall
400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida
Phone: 407 246 4279


Exhibition Overview

The "Gateway to the World: India Series" showcase by Ravé blends the real with the surreal in an original photography exhibit of a 5,000 person - 9 Day Indian Wedding in Mumbai, India for which he served as the Creative Director. The exhibit is comprised of 15 unique pieces inked onto 30"x40" canvas sheets signed by the artist.

"Across humanity, weddings are a common celebration of life and love, yet it's interesting to see how different countries and cultures celebrate these festive occasions. In this exhibit, I wanted to immerse others into the vivid imagery, festive colors, and grandiose beauty typically found in an Indian wedding – which shows great contrast from the traditional western white wedding..."   - Ravé

About the Artist

RAVÉ (Ravé Mehta) is an international artist, music composer, designer and creative director based in Orlando, Florida and New York City with his roots in India.

RAVÉ is a consummate traveler having visited over 20 countries all the while discovering, learning and experiencing their various cultures and modern-day lifestyles. Having a deep desire to share these insights and experiences with others, RAVÉ began developing his visual works to center around capturing, exposing and immersing people into the beauty and wonder found in different countries, cultures and modern-day lifestyles from around the world, all in an effort to inspire a deeper human understanding amongst ourselves and each other.

RAVÉ’s visual works and installations have been seen, displayed and experienced around the world including the Museum Tower, which houses the world famous Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and was the 2008 Featured International Artist at the Q Gallery in Orlando, Florida.

“Beauty transcends all boundaries…” - RAVÉ