" At a time when Chennai is undergoing a metamorphosis from a conservative south Indian city into a flashy and modern metropolis, attempts are on to preserve and promote the traditional elements of Tamil life including art. The Raasi Art Foundation, which has ushered in the gallery concept, has set for itself two broad goals: re-invigorating the ancient arts of south India in both the classical and contemporary styles, and supporting and assisting artists, art groups and institutions engaged in the creation of such works." - The Hindu 25.11.1999 " Warm, earth tones were predominantly used to bring out the richness and attractiveness of the art. High standards of craftsmanship and authenticity were evident in the attention to detail. Even the classic style frames done in teak complemented the paintings extremely well." - Indian Express 19.04.2000 " The cultural ethos and aestheticism of Tanjore art is there to see in all its austere splendour at the Raasi Art Gallery, Adyar. Espousing an art form, which replicates the icons of the Hindu pantheon, the exposition restores the novelty of tradition with present day technology. A close inspection of the pieces will reveal the intricate relief work and the richness of the deep toned colouring. What is intriguing about the relief work is that real gold sheets are pasted on to the adhesive plaster moulds and gently kneaded into the intricately traced patterns of the moulds to give a pronounced 3D effect. The embellishments are replete with semi-precious stones, which are glued to the plaster, endowing the paintings with a scintillating radiance of bright red and green." - Economic Times 10.08.2000 " A fine balancing act: ancient arts in modern world. It is all about making those deeper connections between life and work." - Economic Times 20.08.2000 " Instead of getting diffused in the labyrinth of a large spectrum, Raasi confines itself to art of the South. Raasi aims to transcend the level of being just an art gallery. Its ambit of activity encompasses education, training and research apart from promotion of art.. Here, fascination for the art and appreciation was what mattered. So marketability is not the criterion always, as art and its beauty could take one beyond more monetary musings." - The Hindu 02.10.2000 " Raasi has also successfully made an attempt to integrate the Tanjore painting with traditional craftbased on wood. Tanjore miniatures creatively integrated with Yalis carved in wood, a series of miniatures placed on a carved teak wood panel and a large painting placed in an intricately carved teak wood structure bring forth an interesting and attractive fusion of art and craft." - News Today 03.08.2000 " The Raasi gallery does carry out researches on the subject by travelling to remote corners of South India to study it, wherever it exists. They also establish a relationship with existing artists in villages." - Economic Times 06.03.2001 " From Royal Courts to Living Rooms: The Raasi gallery is taking Tanjore paintings out of the bounds of traditional Hindu images in an effort to popularise the art form..." - Indian Express 26.04.2001 " The bane of Art has always been the fact that artists all over the world have eked out their livelihood and passion in utter penury. History is replete with instances of old masters who have starved to death in freezing garrets while their master-pieces gained immeasurably in value after their lifetime. .Too often in India, time has ravaged the skills of homespun artists as they are passed on from generation to generation. It is under this context that the Raasi art Gallery in Adyar rises above the morass of crass commercialism." - The Hindu 23.04.2001 " Away from the din and buzz of the city, Raasi Art Foundation's exhibition of Tanjore and Mysore paintings attracts genuine admirers who are keen on possessing South's own art form in its pristine purity." - Economic Times 06.01.2002 " Detailed to perfection: The Raasi collection showcases the best of Thanjavur and Mysore.." - The Hindu 04.01.2002 " If traditional South Indian Art is what turns you on, then be sure to visit Raasi Art Gallery in Adyar " - Chennai This Fortnight, April Second Half 2002 "Rejuvenating Ancient Arts of South India is a revivalist institution, under whose abbreviated aegis (Raasi) this two week program is being organised. This summer fest will show case the arts and crafts of three well-known southern painting traditions. The golden age style of Tanjore, Mysore and Kalamkari come together in this one, bringing to Chennai precious works, embellished sometimes with stones and gold relief, and depicting scenes from mythology, legend and local traditions. all brought to you at affordable prices." - Outlook April 22, 2002 " Rendered with vibrant hues these pristine expressions reflect the magnificence and richness of the classical art forms.." - The Hindu, August 8 2002 " Embossed with gold foil and studded with deep red, green blue and white stones, the gods and goddesses in the Tanjore paintings drenched in the soft light of RAASI Art Gallery recreate the aura of a prosperous age. " - The Indian Express, August 20, 2002 " Steeped in ethnicity...Raasi brings a superb collection of Tanjore and Mysore paintings.." - The Hindu, December 30, 2002 " Vignettes of an earlier era is being brought to life by the skilled hands of master artists.." - The Hindu, April 21, 2003 " The traditional Tanjore and Mysore paintings reflect the glory and grandeur of the past. The intricate Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh is executed with precision." - Deccan Herald, July 22, 2003 " It would be the endeavour of Raasi to continue to orchestrate its efforts in a concerted fashion and work with the same amount of zeal and perseverance it had demonstrated in the past, to achieve its objectives." - Shopper's Digest, Aug-Oct, 2003 " The paintings are a fine blend of art and spiritualism, a master-creation of 15 paramparic art groups, which received support from the foundation." - News Today, Dec 27, 2003 " Modern Touch to Tradition: Working with the families that have been engaged in South Indian traditional art forms through generations, Raasi Art Foundation endeavours to ensure that the long-established lineage is not disrupted, by supporting the artisans economically. With the changing times, modifications are seen as mandatory to sustain the interest in these arts with attempts at integration of the traditional content with ideas and concepts that emerge from the foundation." - The Hindu, Dec 29, 2003 " ..A fine blend of art and spiritualism." - Chennai This Fortnight, Dec 2003 " An arresting exhibition of our rich cultural heritage.Paintstakingly executed by master artists, the paintings reflect the dexterity, intricacy and finesse of our classical imagery" - Apollo Times, April 16, 2004 " combined with delicate strokes, the subjects are usually drawn from the epics and can be seen on the walls of temples and palaces." - The Hindu, April 21, 2004 " Raasi offers these paintings at an extremely attractive prices to make them more popular and affordable" - Chennai Malar, April 18, 2004 " Tucked away in the serene Adyar, the gallery provides a peaceful ambience for the connoisseurs " - Apollo Times, Sept 24, 2004 " .. But for whom the paintings of South India hold value, Raasi strives to reinvigorate the artefacts and the tradition " - News Today, Sept 25, 2004 " All the artworks are made by experienced artists and features intricate workmanship..." - Adyar Times, Sep 26 -Oct 2, 2004 " Strictly adhering to the traditional style, these classical paintings have been made by master artists reflecting fine workmanship." - The Hindu, Oct 2, 2004 " On display is an impressing array pf the classical Suvar Chitra, resplendant with bold natural colours " - Chennai This Fortnight, Oct 2004 " South India's traditional paintings, which added lustre to both temple precints and palaces in the heyday of their royal patronage, are witnessing asustained and quiet renaissance today" - The Hindu, Dec 24, 2004 " Srinivasan. He has made Raasi a place not just to buy paintings but also to learn about them. No doubt Rushdie was fascinated " - Adyar Talk, March 12-18, 2005 " Painstakingly executed by master artists, these pristine expressions represent the classical art forms of our four southern states, reflecting the age-old charm of the traditional art schools. " - Quarterly of Visual Arts, India Habitat Centre, July- Oct 2005 " It's a pilgrimage that Chennai-based Raasi Art Foundation undertakes each year and this time it has headed North.. this organisation is serious about its two pronged agenda - to instill an appreciation of South Indian art throughout the country and to study ancient art forms even as it maps their genesis and growth in terms of style and method.. " - The Hindu, August 19, 2005