HOMEHOMEhttp://www.punamarts.com/homepage/2012-02-23T23:44:48ZSquarespaceGone to India. Be back soon.http://www.punamarts.com/homepage/2012/2/23/gone-to-india-be-back-soon.htmlPunam Gill2012-02-23T23:04:59Z2012-02-23T23:04:59ZI am going to discover my grandmother's India. Biji lived in India during the time of cinema legend, Prithvi Raj Kapoor, in an India that welcomed a modern urban designer and architect from France to do some city planning. Biji lived in a region that got ruptured during Partition, and in a time when someone named Mahatma Gandhi made his mark.

Above: Theatre and screen actor, Prithvi Raj Kapoor, with Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. One of my most cherished art books, The Prithviwallas, is written by his son, Shashi Kapoor (also a famous Indian actor), about his father's legacy as an actor and a nomadic storyteller who took Hindustani theatre to the most secluded and rural areas of India.

Above: Chandigarh, India. In the 1950s, after India gained independence from Britain, Le Corbusier was commissioned to design an entire city. Chandigarh is Le Corbusier’s masterpiece (his self-described “crowing work”). 

 


Must run, my grandmother's India awaits! 

]]>Namaste : Welcome to PunamArtshttp://www.punamarts.com/homepage/2010/8/4/namaste-welcome-to-punamarts.htmlPunam Gill2010-08-04T21:52:00Z2010-08-04T21:52:00Z'Punam' is the name given to me by my vivacious parents from India, and the name means 'the night when the moon is at its fullest' (in Yiddish, the name means 'adorable', ahem). Born into an immigrant family meant that, along with the delicious home cooking and crazy family weddings, I also quickly and deftly learned how to find a good bargain. This skill has served me well as a filmmaker because I am always striving to create something meaningful on a limited budget. I hope my experiences will give you some ideas on how to access resources and free stuff, and to find funding to make your own dreams come true. Check out my blog posts and the "BIZ/BuZZ" section of the site for a growing list of ideas. My twitter feed also has loads of goodies.

'Arts', the second part of the equation, is more obvious. I want to share my artistic process (my fears), where I find my inspiration, and what it means for me to follow my inner voice. In posts called "THE 5Q INTERVIEW", there are simple interviews with artists and creative professionals, illuminating their journey and wisdom. There will also be posts about arts marketing and fundraising strategies - on a shoestring, of course.

So here's to saving money and finding money, all for the love of making art! P.S. Being a new mom, I will be walking a fine balancing act with my time, so please stay with me as I grow this site.

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