The way forward for Indian artists in this global milieu is to soak into our own idioms, symbols and imagery and contemporize the expression. We have to think local and go global. "I want to push forward artists rooted in Indian ethos and see them fly high when they sit on our Dolna - the swing". Mithu Basu, Founder Dolna said, while in conversation with Subrata Bhowmick - a friend and one among India's leading graphic designers. "Dolna sounds perfect for a name," saying which he began designing the identity. 'My mother- my inspiration, her name was also Dolna, added Mithu. 'That is a stroke of luck, begin with her blessings'. The logo he created captured the persona, passion and purpose of all that Dolna was aspiring to do for the artist community.

Besides a global online gallery for contemporary art, Dolna aims to mobilize exposure and create environments for artists to travel, flourish and grow. For the movement to gain momentum, patronage from corporates, institutions and individuals is the crux. In a world swept with western influences, it is imperative that the idiom and identity of India is spread globally through the gateway of art. Supporting our vision may seem an indulgence and yet people who matter know that art is a great chronicler and crucial to communicating our glorious country to the world at large and the lifeline of its sustenance is patronage.