India’s first Conceptual Art Home in Lonavala, available on rent, is simply gorgeous
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Schenelle Dsouza
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Schenelle Dsouza
Le Sutra, a brand distinguished for its creative art hospitality has several boutique art hotels, art residences and acclaimed restaurants in and around Mumbai. The brand recently launched the Great Escapes, a collection of minuscule art homes in scenic locations around Mumbai.
Their first project Geometrica, which officially opened earlier this month, is India’s very first conceptual art home in the picturesque hill station of Lonavla.
A 2,100 sq. ft. property, the villa features spaces designed entirely around geometric art themes. The space has a recurring geometric pattern that blends a visual narrative with varied art forms designed with materials such as metal, stone, ceramic, glass mosaic, wood, etc.
Each work of art in the space is orchestrated in ways to produce visual symphonies that take us beyond just the concepts of Geometry. The entire art collection has been curated on the theme of geometry in the Indian context. The art is strategically placed to allow each painting, sculpture as well as installations to dictate the flow of the space.
The dining area is designed with two artworks. One is a stunning painting symbolising the origin of the universe and the forms within. The circular artwork is an essence of Mandala in minimalist and non-manifest form.
On the other hand, the rectangular painting on the adjoining wall takes inspiration from Celtic knot, bell and feet from Buddhist art to make this highly textural breathtaking artwork.
The lounge area features some striking designs in the form of geometric eye installations. These symbolise the seven chakras in the human body and the infinite, cyclical nature of energy. Made from hand-cut glass mosaic, the installations feature gold leafing accents that add a dramatic touch to the art pieces.
The bedrooms, all feature different themes, colours and patterns with distinguished headboard designs.
The first bedroom features a Stepwell Headboard inspired by India’s stepwell or ponds, which were used to store water. The structure has a precise geometrical pattern, a magical maze that narrows towards the bottom, crisscrossed with double flights of steps and the consequent play of light and shadow.
The second bedroom features a headboard inspired by Sound Waves. Exploring the patterns created through the visible vibrations of sound waves, the headboard features geometrical patterns with four- and two-fold symmetries formed by the varying frequencies of vibration in each panel.
Inspired by the imagery of master Indian artist S H Raza, the headboard in the third room represents the five natural elements air, water, fire, earth, and space. Showcasing geometric abstraction, the design consisted of various shapes including circles, triangles, straight lines etc. that were hand moulded in ceramic.
An Islamic symbol Hand of Hamsa is a popular amulet used to ward off the evil or envious eye and bring good luck, protection, good health, and abundance. Designed as an open hand with an eye in the palm and the 5 elements from nature, the hand is carved from basalt stone with an inlay of copper and brass with a patina effect.
