EDB Art Gallery

The Economic Development Board is actively engaging in its commitment to sustain and promote local creative and artistic talents as well as to forge the creative industry as a new economic pillar in the near future.

This year, several events have been planned as part of EDB’s ongoing initiatives to promote the local artists.

An art exhibition is being held from 14 November to 14 December 2023 at the EDB Art Gallery. Some 14 local artists are showcasing their captivating artworks.

The gallery will be open to visitors from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.

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compassion

Compassion

by Anousha Bissessur
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compassion

Compassion

Artist Name : Anousha Bissessur

Email : anoushaorchid@gmail.com

Concept Note : The artwork describes love, intimacy and compassion between two human being through human touch.

Medium: Mixed media on canvas

Size: 41cm x 41cm

Chaos

by Antonio N. Chavry
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Chaos

Artist Name : Antonio N. Chavry

Email : achavry@intnet.mu

Concept Note : Broken Reality. Using multiple pictures of own, of Mauritius or abroad, and create a picture of Doom day.

Medium: Filtering tools of foto Chopping

Size: 30cm x 45cm

Striking the spark

Striking the spark

by Appadu Lutchmee Devi
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Striking the spark

Striking the spark

Artist Name : Appadu Lutchmee Davi

Email : umappadu@hotmail.com

Medium: Acrylic

Size: Two regular hexagonal canvas of 60cm/52cm of sides

Boats at rest-trou déau douce

Boats at rest-trou d'eau douce

by Aslam Mohangoo
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Boats at rest-trou déau douce

Boats at rest – Trou d’eau Douce

Artist Name : Aslam Mohangoo

Email : aslamartist@gmail.com

Concept Note : Resting boats on the coast after a busy day in the midst of the ocean reveal a whole story on their journey…no matter their sizes they navigate the sea ignoring the waves to finally bring food fishers. Undoubtedly, they deserve a nap along with the colorful and blissful nature.

Medium: Oil painting on canvas

Size: 60cm x 80cm

Rue Corneille-Le Champs de Mars

Rue Corneille-Le Champs de Mars

by Bernard Charoux
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Rue Corneille-Le Champs de Mars

Rue Corneille – Le Champs de Mars

Artist Name : Bernard Charoux

Email : Bernard@bernardcharoux.com

Concept Note : Le champs de Mars et les environs de la citadelle offrent d’interessantes sources d’inspirations avec leurs arbres aux sommets vertigineux et qui jettent de longues ombres portées a une certaine heure de la journée sur détroites allées et écuries aux murs en pierre epais construits autrefois.

Medium: Aquarelle

Size: 41cm x 29cm

cherry

Cherry Cherry

by Dowlut Bibi Shaheen
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cherry

Cherry Cherry

Artist Name : Dowlut Bibi Shaheen

Email : dowlutraman@gmail.com

Concept Note : A glimpse at the beauty of nature. In between the already vibrant greenery, blooms in its silent the eye-catching orchid, the cherry on the cake.

Medium: Painting

Size: 70cm x 31cm

View on Paradise

View on Paradise 

by Geeani Awatar
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View on Paradise

View on Paradise

Artist Name : Geeani Awatar

Email : geeani16@gmail.com

Concept Note : The painting captures the beauty of Mauritius by showcasing the map of Mauritius as a window with swaying palm tree and lush greenery as frame accompanied by birds. The metaphoric window gives view on the clear blue sea water and the white sandy beaches. The painting also features an ice cream seller, who is selling his treats to the locals, a common sight on the island. The bright and vibrant colours and the bold and expressive brush strokes, add highlights on each subject matter.

Medium: Acrylic Painting

Size: 40cm Diameter

Awakening to Nature

Awakening to Nature 

by Joëlle Rosalie Baya
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Awakening to Nature

Awakening to Nature

Artist Name : Joëlle Rosalie Baya 

Email : mpjrose@hotmail.com

Concept Note : This artwork show a woman in complete symbiosis with nature. Being awakened to nature means being fully aware of her place and importance in the natural world.

Medium: Mixed Media Printing and Painting

Size: 40cm x 50cm

Monochrome Tides: Echoes of Time

Monochrome Tides: Echoes of Time

by Jonathan Bordelais
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Monochrome Tides: Echoes of Time

Monochrome Tides: Echoes of Time

Artist Name : Jonathan Bordelais

Email : jonimagery@gmail.com

Concept Note : “Monochrome Tides: Echoes of Time” is a captivative black and white photograph that captures the mesmerising power of waves crashing against a cliff. The image aims to evoke a sense of timeless and the eternal dance between land and sea.

Medium: Monochromme and brakecting

Size: 30cm x 42cm

sunset solace

Sunset Solace

by Kalai Arasi Sornum-Raman
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sunset solace

Sunset Solace

Artist Name : Kalai Arasi Sornum-Raman

Email : arasi.sor@gmail.com

Concept Note : “Sunsets” are so powerful and mysterious. The painting shows a sense of completeness at the end of the journey. Solace under the autumn tree reminds us to slow down as not everything in life benefits from problem solving.

Medium: Acrylic Canvas Painting

Size: 40cm x 50cm

The Golden Turtles

The Golden Turtles

by Karishmah Devi Purmah
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The Golden Turtles

The Golden Turtles

Artist Name : Karishmah Devi Purmah

Email : kirtpurmah@gmail.com

Concept Note : Through this artwork, i want to highlight the importance of marine life, especially sea turtles because it is very symbolical which is showing golden turtles and is a sign of protection, good luck, perseverance, tranquility and longevity, trust and endurance when seen by humans. However, the depth of the sea and the significance of life of turtles are fading with the complexity of modern life and this is somehow the sad reality.

Medium: Acrylic on Board :triptych

Size: 30cm x 30cm, 20cm x 20cm, 20cm x 20cm

Aquatic Survival

Aquatic Survival

by Kunal Lollchand
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Aquatic Survival

Aquatic Survival

Artist Name : Kunal Lollchand

Email : yenishart@yahoo.com

Concept Note : The concept is to protect the sea so that in exchange it will protect you in terms of a good, clean and healthy marine environment. We have to preserve this eco system not only for us but for our future generations as well.

Medium: Acrylic on Board

Size: 45cm x 35cm

Che Guevara

Che Guevara

by Maita Vellin
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Che Guevara

Che Guevara

Artist Name : Maita Vellin

Email : maita_73@yahoo.co.uk

Concept Note : ” We must struggle every day so that this love for humanity becomes a reality.”

Medium: Mixed Media Acrylic

Size: 50cm x 50cm

Cane cutting

Cane cutting

by Malika Dhurn-Teeluck
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Cane cutting

Cane cutting

Artist Name : Malika Dhurn-Teeluck

Email : teeluckmalika@gmail.com

Concept Note : Typical portrayal of Mauritius from the time of arrival on the Promised Land till today. Asian women working in sugar cane fields to earn a living. This painting represents freedom earned through a long journey across the ocean, the great experiment of indentured labourers, the development of the sugar industry and Mauritius.

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 70cm x 70cm

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