Eric Sakellaropoulos

Sun | 18 NOV Trails of Free Spirit
– Journey of author in the Wild & present conservation issues
1 PM – 2 PM Thangaali

Greek-French Canadian Eric Sakellaropoulos, an art expert, is carrying forward a centuries-old legacy from Mysore — the intricate craft of wood inlays. Whilst wood inlay, alias intarsia or marquetry, an unique art form cherished by almost all ancient cultures is already dying out on the globe, it is not only rather well-preserved in India, but has also been given a brand-new life in Mysore and an astonishing contemporary look by Erik. A chance stopover in Mysore in 1993 drew him to the craftsmanship and the wide variety of rare natural coloured woods in the region. Mysore is home since then and Intarsia India, Eric’s company, is Mysore’s pride and an outstanding example of East & West modern creative integration.