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 16th May 2025 to 27th June 2025 at the EDB Art Gallery. Some 12 local artists are showcasing their captivating artworks.

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

Click on show details for a brief overview.

Hay & Cattle

by Abhijeet Sibartie
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Hay & Cattle

Artist Name : Abhijeet Sibartie

Concept Note : A pictorial photograph of village life in a village called Deora Dusk in the city of Prayagraj.

Medium: Pictorialism

Size: 42cm x 59.4cm

Till death do us part 2

by Avilla Damar
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Till death do us part 2

Artist Name : Avilla Damar

Concept Note: “Till death do us part’’ is a psychobiography. This series of conceptual mobile photography is an attempt of the artist to translate the experiences and feelings of her life post her decision to leave her marriage- the tags, the doubts, the judgements and the lusty glances that will continue to follow her till death.

Medium: Photography

Size: 65cm X 45cm

Bis Moris

by Catherine Li
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Bis Moris

Artist Name : Catherine Li

Concept Note: Photograph taken with a long exposure to create an impressionist style image of the colorful Mauritian bus.

Medium: Archival pigment print

Size:  49cm X 58cm

Baobab tree lit by the Full Moon

by Desire Lilyman
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Baobab tree lit by the Full Moon

Artist Name : Desire Lilyman

Concept Note: This photograph depicts the beauty of nature’s relationships – between earth and sky, light and dark, life and stillness. It reminds us that nature persists in its rhythms and cycles, with the moon as a constant companion of the earth’s changing landscapes.

Medium: Long exposure technique. Tripod mounted shot

Size:  50cm X 70cm

Peace

by Geeta Devi Ramparsad
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Peace

Artist Name : Geeta Devi Ramparsad

Concept Note : Mandal mandala painting evokes a unique existence to a viewer’s eyes at the colours. Shapes forms assemblage vibrates energies. It allows one to enter in an inner journey into an invisible realm which can be perceived by only the heart.

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 55cm X 55cm

Peaks of Serenity

by Jaya Bucktowar
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Peaks of Serenity

Artist Name : Jaya Bucktowar

Concept Note : In ‘Peaks of Serenity’ the horizon becomes a living, shifting entity where mountains dissolve into the sky. Colours swirl and blend like water, creating an ever-changing landscape illuminated by the fading light. The skyline feels unfixed, moment in time constantly in motion, inviting the viewer to experience the fluidity of nature.

Medium: Mixed media

Size: 40cm X 70cm

Disobedience

by Joanne Venise Noel
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Disobedience

Artist Name : Joanne Venise Noel

Concept Note : Life has changed for the worst disrespect, bad manners and ill character are widespread.

Medium: Photography

Size: 57cm x 70cm

The End of the day will be beautiful

by Koodun Leelmanish
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The End of the day will be beautiful

Artist Name : Koodun Leelmanish

Concept Note : The End of the day will be beautiful: It may be a long day, it might be difficult, but at the end, it will all be beautiful.

Medium: Photography: Long Exposure

Size: 29.7 cm x 42 cm

Flow of life: The river of Mauritius

by Pushyami Narsiah Paupiah
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Flow of life: The river of Mauritius

Artist Name : Pushyami Narsiah Paupiah

Concept Note : This painting aims to evoke the tropical climate of Mauritius and the sense of tranquility associated with flowing water.

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 60cm x 80cm

Ravanne

by Rajendranath Bhowanydeen
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Ravanne

Artist Name : Rajendranath Bhowanydeen

Concept Note : The Black & White picture depicts a cultural moment where young children are being introduced to the RAVANNE, a traditional percussion instrument integral to the musical heritage of certain regions, particularly in the Indian islands such as Mauritius & Reunion. The Ravanne is generally crafted from a cylindrical wooden frame with a drumhead made of treated goat skin. Learning to play the Ravanne is not merely an acquisition of musical talent but a rite of passage that connects the younger generation with their cultural roots and ancestral traditions.

Medium: Photography

Size: 36cm x 20cm

Soulmates

by Savita Tupsee
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Soulmates

Artist Name : Savita Tupsee

Concept Note : This artwork depicts a pair of ‘ Olive White Eye’ an endemic rare bird of Mauritius. This painting depicts love and togetherness in a vibrant tropical environment.

Medium: Mixed Media

Size: 100cm X 80cm

The Wave

by Steeve Philip Dubois
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The Wave

Artist Name : Steeve Philip Dubois

Concept Note : During the first COVID 19 lockdown, I was trying to look at my images in a new light, re-interpreting them in a twisted way, maybe in response to the situation/turmoil we were all living in. We could not go out so I started looking within.

Medium: Digital Photography

Size: 60cm x 60cm

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