Osian's Auction Catalogue Indian Modern and Contemporary Art | March 2008

159 125 Amarnath Sharma (b.1978) Twin Towers S/d in English, ‘Amarnath Sh 03’ l.r., Oil on canvas, 2003 48.0 x 48.0 in (121.9 x 121.9 cm) INR 520,000 – 640,000 USD 13,000 – 16,000 126 Wonshondro Lyngdoh Buam (b.1964) Lest we forget the 9/11 event S/d in English, l.r. ‘Wonshondro Lyngdoh Buam January 2005’ Oil on canvas, Jan-05 65.0 x 98.4 in (165.0 x 250.0 cm) INR 520,000 – 640,000 USD 13,000 – 16,000 ‘Amarnath Sharma’s recent suite of paintings focuses on the philosophical, political and ethical issues of the human life. War, terrorism, metropolitan city, de- valuation of humanity, new advance technology become the protagonist to project his feelings.Sharma employs ‘ready made” and found image to explore his feelings…using photo realism to depict his themes.’ – Jignasa Doshi rpt. in Amarnath Sharma Altitude of Destination Sarjan Art Gallery ExC. 2003.