Category: Art Exhibition

From 11^th to 16^th July 2023

“WILD STROKES”

A Group Show of Paintings

By

Participating Artists:

Prakash Ambegaonkar, Nilanjana Roy, Sulochana Gawde, Shaikh Ahsan, Maitrry P Shah, Saranya Ganguly, Jagruti Kataria, Ratri Baksi, Mahendra Mithapara, Sudipta Adhikari, Mahendra Mithapara, Neetesh Misra, Jivani Vivek, Heena Paloba, Vinay Joshi, Kranti Desai, Gaurangi Mehta Shah, Rishi Baksi, Devayani Thakre, Soalona Singh, Saikat Baksi.

VENUE:

Ahmedabad Ni Gufa

Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus

CEPT campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009

Contact: +91 99995 34332

Timing: 4pm to 8pm

Wild Strokes – A Group Show By Romartika

This show is curated by ROMARTIKA ART DECODED.

A group show of paintings by twenty artists is being held at Ahmedabad ni Gufa between 11th to 16^th July ’23.

As per the usual Romartika mission, most of the artworks on display at the show are

beyond any existing ‘-ism’ or convention. Mostly by emerging artists, the visual treat represents newness.

On 11th July afternoon, the show has been inaugurated by Art Historian Dipak Kannal, Renowned artist

Prakash Ambegaonkar, Founder of Eminent Art Gallery Abid Husain as well as Art Collector Kapil Sharma.

Guest artist Prakash Ambegaonkar’s paitings depict the universal ironies of human life in today’s world. Artist Shaikh Ahsan’s paintings are a curious blend of classical calligraphy and abstract expression.

Artist Kranti Desai’s abstracts depict a mystic spirit on canvas.

Devayani Thakre’s series of canvases depict the beauty and the struggle of gaining motherhood.

Nilanjana Roy’s paintings connect the spirit of the woman with that of natural elements, especially water, portraying the complete cycle of life in a sequence.

Vinay Joshi’s portraits of sages, old men, children as well as women from the villages of Rajasthan are an embodiment of the tradition, history and culture of Rajasthan.

Neetesh Misra’s surreal landscapes are captivating.

The frozen moments in Ratri Baksi’s photographs are compelling and poignant.

Sudipta Adhikari’s mystic landscapes beacon the viewer into a dreamland of beautiful fantasy.

Jagruti Kataria’s paintings capture the traditional spirit of the countryside.

Saranya abstracts display amazing interplay of colour and form.

Rishi Baksi’s paintings act like a shocker that breaks all convention. The hard hitting expressions carry a faint flavor of pop art.

Mahendra Mithapara’s life size paintings are testimony to classic depiction of indian art.

Jivani Vivek’s abstracts claim attention due to their uniqueness in form.

Heena Paloba brings in a soothing yet energetic spirit through her paintings.

Salona Singh’s artworks carry the fragrance of the flowers in his canvas.

Maitrry Shah’s artworks reflect her inviolable classical spirit.

Saikat Baksi’s artworks carry a cloud of  melancholy.

Gaurangi Shah’s expressionist canvases depict the deepest of the human mystery.

Sulochana Gawde’s depiction of stone sculptures on canvas come alive with a pulsating spirit.

 

Group Show Of Emerging Artists – WILD STROKES At Ahmedabad Ni Gufa

From: 20^th to 26^th June 2023

Susheel Martin Foundation Presents

“HUES”

An Exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures & Prints

The artists participating in this exhibition are as under :-

Parag Borse, Ashif Hossain, Satyajeet Varekar, Ratan Saha, Prakash Bal Joshi, Om Swami, Vishwajeet Kumar, Vishal Sabley, Kadambari Mehta, Aparimita Sapru, Chandrakant Phadtare, Varsha Balwani Kukreja, Trapti Badjatiya, Dadasaheb Yadav, P.J. Stalin, Priya llango, Prof. Mansing Katkar, Atul Bhalerao, Maredu Ramu, Shashikant Patade,  Oorna Datta.

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Auditorium Hall,

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing 11am to 7m

Contact: +91 98195 11124

Group show organised by Susheel Martin Foundation runs a day care for intellectually challenged children. Rohini Abigail and Namita Jagannath from the foundation unihave organised the show.

It opened on 20th June 2023 with prominent guests as part of the show Mr. Krishna Hegde ex MLA, Deputy Leader and  Spokesperson Shiv Sena, Mr. Prakash Bal Joshi, Eminent Artist, Mr. Rajiv Kasat , Renowned Architect , Ms. Santoshee Mishra, Documentary Filmmaker , Mr. Nilesh Khare, Zee 24 Taas among others. Show is on till 26 th June at Jehangir art gallery, Auditorium Hall, Mumbai.

The hues and peculiarities of the beauty of nature in vivid seasons, wonders of nature, realms of life, landscapes, cityscapes, historical monuments and traditional heritage of Indian culture and its various vignettes, sensitive mindscapes and the emotions in the human minds in apt arena and environment along with the desired visual textural effects and finesses created by the participating artists will be displayed in this exhibition.

Susheel Martin Foundation (SMF) is a Nireekshana School and Day care for intellectually challenged children from urban slums in Bangalore. They work to empower the intellectually challenged children with education, hygienic care and vocational skills and thereby integrate them into a normal lifestyle in the society. They have organised this show with an aim to promote such activity and thereby do the promotion for the artists and their artwork in different mediums and styles in the present art world.

A part of sales proceeds from the artwork in this exhibition will be generously used by the foundation for noble social causes on a charitable basis.

 

Susheel Martin Foundation Presents  HUES An Exhibition Of Paintings – Sculptures And Prints In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 23rd to 29th May 2023

“Colorful Devotion”

An Exhibition of Paintings

By well-known artist  Sharad Kale

Venue: 

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing -11 am to 7pm

Contact: +91 99208 66515

Romanticism has remained a popular subject among artists worldwide, and for good reason. It is a simple and relatable theme that resonates with audiences of all kinds. Masterpieces such as “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt, Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” series, Salvador Dali’s “The Persistence of Memory,” Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch,” Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam,” and many others have served as exemplars of this genre of painting, inspiring artists to continue creating such works since the beginning of civilization.

Sharad Kale’s style represents this genre as well. When regarding each of his works individually, one cannot escape the feeling of serenity, calmness, and divinity, all at once. His works are lyrical and create a rhythm that engrosses and transpires the viewer into a state of total bliss. Kale uses his canvas surface in a poetic manner, with his human figures and nature in complete synchrony. The artist invariably employs a bright palette that is bold and colorful, leaving the spectator elated.

Sharad’s works mostly depict people from rural areas who are in love. This can be readily discerned by observing the expressions of his subjects. Both men and women’s faces show shyness and deep affection. Moreover, their faces are those of people who are pure and unaffected by the complicated urban world outside the villages. They are dressed in traditional Indian attire. One of the common elements in a few of his works is the flute. Lord Krishna, the romantic god, was known to have played a flute for his Gopis. The moment one sees the flute in Kale’s paintings, they are transported to that era. It brings a feeling of spirituality and divinity to the spectator. He then complements his subjects with natural elements such as flowers, foliage, and sometimes the moon, further enhancing the aura of romance in his composition.

Sharad has successfully achieved a style of his own, and his thought process and painting technique do not fail to deliver what he wants to convey to his audiences.

This show was inaugurated on 23rd May 2023 by Mr. Deepak Mehta in the presence of Prof. Vishwanath Sable, Ms. Meenu Dey, Mr. Sunil Choudhri, Mr. Sandesh Bendre and many others.

       

COLORFUL DEVOTION An Exhibition Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Sharad Kale In Jehangir

From: 23rd to  29th May 2023

“Voyage” A Long Journey Through Canvas

Solo Show of Paintings

By

Artist Seema Bhargava

Venue: 

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-, B, M.G. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7 pm

Contact: +91 98995 82995

A Soulful Voyage: Melding Memories with Visions, a solo exhibition of paintings by Seema Bhargava, alumni of the college of arts in Delhi.  The artist has a breathtaking level of precision and attention to detail, but what truly distinguishes her is her capacity to stir up strong feelings in the viewer with her exquisite creations. She paints all of her landscapes in oil and in substantial sizes, giving the feeling to viewers that they may stroll into these scenes and inhabit their captivating realms. The basis for Seema’s works was formed by her excursions to Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.

These are works to be admired and enjoyed for their perspectives and for the creative use of pictorial spaces. They carry with them a contagious sense of wonder and it reawakens a wanderlust that most of us share. By weaving a rich tapestry of hues, forms, textures Seema Bhargava melds memories with her own visions on the canvas. As a monk humbly lowers his head while entering a monastery (as seen in one of her works), we are also swept over by a humbling sense of belonging, awe and oneness with the natural world. – Prayag Shukla ( Art Critic ) 

This show was inaugurated on 23rd May 2023 by Mrs Shashi Tripathi in the presence of Dr. Capt G Shetty, Ms. Smita Bhargava, Admiral Tripathi, Mrs. Seema Bhargavav &  CMDE P.K. Malhotra.

       

A SOULFUL VOYAGE Solo Show Of Paintings By Artist Seema Bhargava In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 2nd to 8th May 2023 

“The Spectrum of Colours”  

 An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures 

By Laxminarayan  Sharma, Mamta Sharma, Rupesh Patil, Kumar Gaikwad, Raju Autade, Kalpana Arya, Chetan Vaity, Makrand Joshi, Shreyas Khanvilkar.

VENUE: 

Jehangir Art Gallery 

Auditorium Hall 

161-B, M.G.Road 

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9594103078 / +91 9867693692  /  +91 9867693692

Spectrum of colours

A group of 9 contemporary talented artists are showing their latest paintings and sculptures in different mediums and styles in Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 from 2nd to 8th May, 2023 between 11 am. To 7 pm

This show was  inaugurated on 2^nd May 2023  by Sukanya Mone(Actress), in the presence of Mr. Sandeep Shukla(General Secretary Mumbai Congress),  Ankur Kakatkar(Director), Amir Tadwalkar(Actor), Suchitra Gosavi(Actress), Vishwanath Sable(Dean – Sir JJ School of Art), Nitin Jadia(Art Lover) and  others. 

 Laxminarayan Sharma – He works in realistic style and has specialised in landscapes and portrait paintings. He has been actively working since last 40 years in art field. He has participated in about 75 solo and group art exhibitions and achieved Guinness Book of World record participation award & received many awards for his presentations. His works illustrate glimpses of Indian culture and tribal life / culture. 

 Mamta Sharma – She is a contemporary creative artist. She had her art education in Raheja School of Arts, Mumbai and Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai.  She is a proud recipient of  prestigious awards as well as achieved Guinness Book of World record participation award,

She has actively participated in about 50 solo and group art exhibitions.  She works in  style and has been obsessed by love for nature and musical instruments. Her works prominently display iconic motifs based on nature, vivid emotions in human mind and rhythm of music in an expressive style. 

 Rupesh Patil – He is a professional fine artist and has showcased his thematic works in several solo and group art exhibitions all over the globe. A proud recipient of many national and international awards including Prafulla Dahanukar national award, he has been obsessed by Indian Culture, heritage and beauty of nature. He has done several custom made artworks and specialises in water colours / pastels.  His works on Indian culture & religions have been widely applauded by the art world. 

  Kumar Gaikwad – His works reflect Indian culture and its heritage. He strives to capture the essence of Indian culture and traditions through his art.  His works denote bright colours having thematic peculiarity and white backgrounds. His works are indicative of attractive colours and stylized forms in the unique stylish expressions. 

 Raju Autade – He works in Acrylic colours which mostly reveal a disciplined use of dots and vivid geometrical shapes. His works depict typical stylish presentation of various realms of life in an expressive style marked by unique iconic motifs and their colourful hues. 

 Kalpana Arya – Her works denote simplicity and memoirs of old walls, narrow lanes and by lanes in rural areas and lifestyle of the folk in that area. The works also depict the vignettes of vintage memories of her stay in that region. The works have a nostalgic visual perspective and denote apt colour combinations to suit the thematic peculiarity and relevance. Her cityscapes are very attractive and stylish. 

 Chetan Vaity – His sculptures in White marble showcase vivid realms of life in urban area and glimpses of historical traditions and heritage of Indian culture. His works e.g. Hourse and others indicate his thoughtful and innovative peculiarities to adorn the works with the desired visual effects in apt perspectives. His works are mostly the wonderful twists to the traditional forms as well as indicative of good craftsmanship. 

 Makarand Joshi – His works in Water colours are bright and attractive. They are stylish and innovative and indicate the keen observational ability and creative instincts prevalent in him.  The works have a totally different look having been adorned with the desired visual perspectives and parameters in apt arena. Good perspective and stylish presentation of the theme in an attractive form and perspective are the special features of the works. 

 Shreyas Khanvilkar – His works reflect the subtle nuances of the experience in Navy and Kinetic arts in relevant perspectives of visual fine arts. It shows an artistic amalgamation of old traditional and modern versions and modules of Indian Art & Culture. His works emphasize various philosophical aspects and dynamism in life and their relevant norms on an emotional plane. 

    

The Spectrum Of Colours – Paintings And Sculptures Exhibition By 9 Contemporary Artists In Jehangir

From: 19th to 22nd April 2023

Expopedia Presents

Amalgamation-10

An Exhibition of Paintings, Prints & Sculptures

 VENUE:

Cymroza Art Gallery

72, Bhulabhai Desai Road,

Breach Candy, Mumbai – 400 026.

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 98195 11124

A Mumbai based art promotional institution- Expopedia has showcased a group art exhibition of paintings, sculptures and prints at Cymroza Art Gallery, 72, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai 400026 from 19th to 22nd April 2023 from 11 am to 7 pm.

The show was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Mr Hasmukh Shah, renowned Interior Designer and Hon. Chairman, IIID ( Indian Institute of Interior Designers) and Guest of Honor Mr. Gautam Naik, Senior architect and artist . The show has been curated by Aparimita Sapru, artist and curator . The inauguration was done in the presence of participating artists and art aficionados

The various participating artists in the show are:-

Prakash Bal Joshi, Parag Borse, Ashif Hossain, Satyajit Varekar, Ratan Saha, Om Swami, Rakhee Shah, Shobha Shete, Nandini Das, Anisha Gupta,Trapti Badjatiya, Varsha Balwani Kukreja, Praggya, Saamor, Alka Pandey, Surekha Shetty, Priyanka Tayal, Lomita Kamlesh Nanda, Abhijit Bose, Geetu Kalani, Sonali Soorma.

This show will depict the various works in realistic, Semi-realistic, abstract, surrealistic and contemporary as well as modern style in different mediums such as oil colours, acrylics,watercolors, etching, dry pastels and oil pastels, pen and ink, mix media etc and sculptures in bronze, metal relief scraps and mix media in the unique techniques and styles adopted by the participating artists. The works displayed in these show include landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, beauty of nature, seasonal highlights of nature, historical monuments and their traditional heritage, figurative works showing various sentimental feelings on the faces of young sensitive women in their  perspectives realms of life, Journey of life, Market Place, vignettes of rural and Urban culture, icon of powers and many more thematic peculiarities.

    

Expopedia Presents Amalgamation-10 An Exhibition Of Paintings  Prints And Sculptures In Cymroza Art Gallery

From: 11^th to 17^th April 2023

“Divine Expression”

Solo Show of Paintings by

Eminent Artist Parsharam V. Sutaar

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B. M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 98691 70967, 9969535704

Sanctity of Spiritual Ethics & Cultural heritage

Recent work of eminent artist Parsharam V. Sutaar  is showing his paintings exhibition in Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 from 11^th to 17^th April, 2023 between 11 am to 7 pm. This work in Acrylic on canvas will highlight the relevance and sanctity of the religious and cultural heritage of our country and its numerous facets in apt perspectives of visual fine arts.

This show was inaugurated on 11th April 2023 by Mrs. Shaila Parsharam Sutaar(W/o Parsharam V. Sutaar)

Parsharam V. Sutaar had his art education leading to G.D. Arts (Drawing & Painting) in Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai. Then he displayed his thematic work endowed with the relevant artistic muses and textural finesses and the desired visual effects at strategic arenas in leading art galleries at Mumbai, Nagpur, Taiwan Taipei, Chennai etc.  His presentations in solo and group art exhibitions in these galleries were highly appreciated and commended by the art fraternity. He took part in the art camps organised by Govt. of Maharashtra at Ganpatipule, M.P. Govt. in Bhopal and for Indian Army based on the gallantry services of Indian Soldiers etc.  He also assisted and took active part in eight fund raising Master Strokes art exhibitions for Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai & 2 shows for N.G.M.A. Mumbai. A proud recipient of awards from Govt. of Maharashtra and Empire award from Pepsi in 2004, his paintings are in collection of many renowned art collectors like Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai, Nehru Centre, Mumbai and several reputed art collectors in America, Kenya, England, Goa, Germany etc.

The present series depicts the subtle nuances of the Indian cultural traditions and heritage of the historical monuments, temples, shrines in an expressive and artistic style. He has been deeply inspired by the beauty of Nature and relevance of the historical monuments at various places. He has incorporated the architectural details of various monumental buildings and the surrounding environment of places of historical importance and cultural relevance at Ajanta, Ellora, Pandharpurand many more places in his endeavours. His lucid visual language of expressions incorporates the use of vivid muses, iconic motifs and spiritual extravaganza of sentimental expressions in apt religious and cultural fervours and their sanctity in proper perspectives. He has artistically and aesthetically adorned his works with ethnic and eternal visual effects at the desired arenas in the work in order to lay emphasis on their relevance in the modern materialistic world full of enjoyment & pleasures and that peculiar attitude of the masses. He has demonstrated numerous aspects of the human attachment towards the monuments of historical and cultural significance and the necessity of the desired efforts towards maintaining their sanctity and relevance in the modern era. He has made and displayed paintings on Buddha and other deities like Lord Ganesha, Lord Vishnu, Indra Sabha, Kailash Temple, Mahishasurmardini,  etc  in his style.

     

DIVINE EXPRESSION Solo Show Of Paintings By Eminent Artist Parsharam V Sutaar In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 4^th to 10^th April 2023

‘VISCERAL REALMS’

Solo Show of Paintings

By Well-known artist Hina Bhatt

VENUE:

Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Discovery of India Building

Dr. Annie Besant Road

Worli, Mumbai  400 018.

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

Contact: +91 97669 27455

www.hinabhatt.com

This show was inaugurated on 4^th April 2023  by Chief Guest Mr. Ashish Shanker(Managing Director & CEO – Motilal Oswal Private Wealth), With Blessings from Shri. Sumant Shukla in the presence of Special Guests Prof. Anant Nikam(Eminent Artist), Prof. Vishwanath Sabale(Dean-Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai), Shri. Prakash Ghadge(Eminent Artist), Shri. Milind Mulick(Eminent Artist)

Seasons and Mosaics

The term ‘bigger picture’ evokes a certain response, which furthers the visual experience of a viewer by plunging the image into their minds, frenetically trying to draw parallels and meanings, in essence, to make sense of it. However, there is a difference in the way human beings and other animals, birds, or insects, perceive the visual world around them owing to their biological visual apparatuses which permit only certain wavelengths of light or colour to be seen. Therefore what is apparent is in bits and pieces, mosaic-like, essentially diminishing the bigger picture from discernment. Over time and with technology, the visual world has become a mosaic which builds up to create the entire visual. In today’s times, the mosaic has morphed into pixels, and nature’s unique visual algorithm can be mapped in a 1- 0 sequence by any AI. But does it capture the core truth of Nature?

As the world around us changes, so does the visual experience but in artist Hina Bhatt’s works, she attempts to hold on to that last sentience of nature’s mystique which, can never be replicated by technology – Nature’s spirit. That irreplaceable life force which courses through roots, veins, leaves and the air that one breathes, its endurance and interchangeability. Bhatt has a penchant for noticing nature in its quiet formative moments. This is made evident in her series of works ‘Ruturaj'(King of seasons) which are rendered in a nature-abstract lexicon and present to the viewer the ephemeral essence of changing seasons. Reminiscent of the 18th-19th century Baramasa poetry, these paintings capture the changeable disposition of time, in the form of abstractions of foliage and moods.

The works are rendered in oil on canvas and present a perspective of moods, often expressed using colours which are vibrant or subdued, playful and sombre. This oscillation between the opposites of the colour palette adds to the play of depth, light, movement and a sensorial experience which can resemble the real changes of season. Bhatt’s application of paint is vaguely reminiscent of the Impressionists who aimed to capture the characteristic essence of a scene, focusing on the way light changes the nature of an object and makes it anew. Bhatt’s skill seems to warrant such commendation too, as one looks at these works intently, one could experience a fleeting movement of the foliage. It has to be attributed to the impasto brush strokes, especially when they lead the eye around the work and a mental journey all at once.

In the other suite of works titled ‘Roots and Bonds’, the artist changes the medium to pen on canvas, focusing the visual on specific figurations and intended meaning. Here the visual focuses upon the roots of old trees, which clasp at the earth with all their might, almost inseparably. Over this finely penned backdrop, Bhatt paints patch-worked parchment-like pieces, sewn together roughly, as a metaphor for binding. The concept is about roots, of trees, of people, of motherlands, of minds, of belonging, of love and of finding that one deep connection with something or someone to make one’s life purposeful. The works also could be seen as motifs which hold a picture together, the picture could be a reality or a person’s own reality, which is fragmented by the roles one plays in life, but is held together precariously only because of the rooted knowledge and spiritual essence of their core values. Unmoored by these precariously sewn threads, the parchments stand alone, meaningless and perforated by the inevitability of ignorance, as seen in one of the works.

There is a certain invisible connection between these series, Ruturaj and Roots and Bonds; visually they could only share the hints at nature and nature’s muses as a trigger, yet both the works segue into one another seamlessly when one considers the true nature of the human mind which perceives it. For Bhatt, nature is the real teacher, the guide, the philosopher, and when she chooses to engage with nature in the simplest of ways possible, she encounters its beauty, its playfulness through seasons, its hide-and-seek games with sunlight and wind, its unique scripts in the shadows its throws on the grounds, its aromas and its textures which fill her with a sense of oneness with nature. Such an engagement possibly gave rise to the Ruturaj series as it is evident from the quintessence of the series, yet, the Roots and Bonds series becomes the marrow of the artist’s intense engagement and her taking that experience forward through interpretations of said experiences. The Roots and Bonds series brings the mind back to the origins, to the reality of today’s fragmented lives, to the piece-meal existences, to the speed of living and dying, to the authenticity of human existence, to their roots and lack thereof, hence the mosaic-like life.

Bhatt’s works take the viewer on a journey of outer and inner realms, some are beautiful vistas never experienced before, and others are like looking at mirrors which have not been looked into for ages. This dual facet of her works and her addressal of human life through Nature as a leader brings out the purpose of such practice – to redefine the inherent unity of humans, flora and fauna alike. One cannot exist without the other. Artist Hina Bhatt seems to articulate this by trying to fit the mosaic pieces of life itself in her works, recreating a better, bigger picture with definition and clarity for the future.

———–Sushma Sabnis Mumbai

 

VISCERAL REALMS Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Hina Bhatt In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

From:4^th to 10^th April 2023

“CONFLUENCE”

An Exhibition of Paintings

By

Well-known artists

Vishnu N.  Sonavane & Jyotsna V. Sonavane

 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Auditorium Hall,

161-B, M.G. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

Contact: +91 86918 50376

 

 VISHNU SONAVANE  

When we engage in the arts, we dip into our souls to discover deep pools of wonder, breath-taking gifts of beauty, and quiet revelation. As we create, we are invited into playfulness, poignancy, and surprise-energies that renew us and revitalise our sense of purpose.

Overlapping geometric floating planes have always been my preoccupation. After establishing my signature style-rhythmic waves of floating figures and forms merging into one another in a harmonic symphony, I felt an urge to explore a new vocabulary. As such, change, transition and revisiting one’s core are an indispensable part of an artist’s journey and also integral to my artistic endeavour.

Through my recent suit of works I seek to explore the realms of mythology, folklore, innocence and the vibrancy in beauty that are present all around us. These ephemeral images engage the viewer in a silent discourse into the dimension of transcendent reality. The past, present and future emerge as a flux of transitory shapes caught in overlapping layers of experience.

Rich tapestry of symbolic forms have been weaved in these paintings. Shri Dattatreya, the Indian god with three heads. appear as the central figure in my works. However, rather than exploring his divine aspect I focus on representing the god as the transient quality of human mind, the tender, the preserving and tough. Similarly, cows and birds are the constant recurring motifs in my works. Cows, indicate the creative and nurturing aspect of nature, whereas birds indicate the fleeting quality of the human mind.

In a mix of figurative and abstract renderings, my paintings project delightful dramas with undertones a sublime ambience. I carefully create layers to build astonishing tones and textures that give these works a peculiar radiance. I employ a palette dominated by the blue of the mountain sky, ochre and crimson complemented by the muted shades of the midnight grey, the spring green and the muddy brown and highlight them with sharp, percussive strokes of mellow, placid hues.

In total, these images create multi-layered crystalline narratives that present luminous tales, mesmerise the viewer, touch their hearts and stir their souls.

JYOTSNA SONAVANE  

As an artist, my best work comes from the deepest place inside of me which fulfils the need to create. Painting thus becomes an inward journey for outward expressions I have always considered painting as a discrete language, not of words but of perception, feelings and beliefs. My paintings are impressions of the internal aspects of my life. These images of internal struggles of life. In essence, I am finding myself.

Living in an artistic family. I was exposed to art conversations every day. However, it was only until a few years ago that I developed the courage to express my thoughts, dreams, memories and aspirations through art. Art has the power to heal and transform. When I discovered just that, I knew I had to dedicate my life to making others feel “something” when in the presence of my art.

I like to work with the abstract language of lines and colours because the compositions continuously evolve and acquire new meaning as time passes and the perspective of the viewer changes. My inspiration comes from the colours and forms found in nature. I employ a variety of self-discovered techniques to create abstract paintings that mimic things we see in nature like stone, petrified wood, flowing rain water. My work is alive with emotion through the movement of the brushwork and the luscious layered colours. Much like memories, each painting is filled with layer upon layer of paint, building a rich history into each piece.

Being a self-taught artist, I devote a lot of time on observing, perfecting my skill with practice and continuous learning. I create through intuitive responses while engaged with the work. The process is completely organic and spontaneous. However, irrespective of what I feel at the time of painting, my constant pursuit is that the viewer experiences sheer delight in the presence of my works.

Sometimes, a rainbow of colours emerges from the onyx, whereas at times, an epoch passes by in the golden light and every time, hope wins over despair, I am aspired to start all over again. Where words and ideas end, my creative process begins, my internal landscape comes forward, I work intuitively, drawing from this vast boundless space from inside as well as outside.

  

CONFLUENCE An Exhibition of Paintings By Vishnu N Sonavane And Jyotsna V Sonavane

From: 20^th to 26^th March 2023

KHAYAAL(RUMINATION)

An Exhibition of Drawings by artist Vaibhav Naik 

VENUE:

Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

Ground Floor,  Bajaj Bhavan,

226 Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

Contact: 8879175969

www.vaibhavnaikfineart.com

This exhibition was inaugurated on 20^th March, 2023 by Chief Guests – Gazal Nawaz Shri. Bhimrao Panchale &   Eminent Artist – Mr. Vijay Achrekar in presence of many art lovers, patrons etc.

Vaibhav Naik had his art education from Sir J.J. School of Applied Arts, Mumbai with specialisation in illustrations. Then he showcased his work in many solo and group art exhibitions at Mumbai Pune Elephanta Caves, Mumbai etc. A proud recipient of many awards from prestigious institutions like Maharashtra State Govt., Bombay Art Society, Art Society of India, Mumbai, LokmanyaTilak Art institute, Pune, M.T.D.C., Mumbai, Indian Oil Corporation, Mumbai, etc. he  has received recognition from many promotional art collectors of national and international reputation. He has received grants and prestigious art promotional incentives from reputed institutes like Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation, Mumbai, M.T.D.C. at elephant caves, Mumbai, Indian Oil Corporation, Mumbai etc. His works are in proud collection of several art collectors of national and international reputation. He is currently working as a principal instructor at Samsara Academy of Art, Hyderabad.

Artist statement

I am a classically trained artist, working to explore an emotion of what exists in front of me at a given moment, using the technical and aesthetic experience I have gathered/garnered.

Over the years, I trained under the guidance of various mentors using different approaches. This has had a great impact on my artistic view and life experience.

With my work, I am trying to decipher the subject in an abstract way even though the final result is representational. In terms of my process, I like to rework areas and improvise till I am satisfied with the expression I am looking for. This allows me to constantly search for a design which is timeless and the artwork appeals to a wider audience whether they are an art connoisseur or not.

My roots are important to me and I believe that one can find answers in their roots. So, at present, I have chosen to experiment and express through drawing as a medium. With each project, I like to challenge myself so that I can keep growing as an artist. One such way is how can I harmonize various materials such as charcoal, graphite, white chalk, acrylics and pastels in my drawings.  This is why I have also chosen this medium for my current show ‘Khayaal’

I don’t feel the need to follow trends in society, because I am looking to be honest to my practice and what I enjoy. And in the process if the viewer can connect with it, I think that’s when art happens.

 

KHAYAAL(RUMINATION) An Exhibition of Drawings by artist Vaibhav Naik At Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery