“Rhythm of City Life” Solo Show of Paintings well-Known artist Vaibhav Thakur

Recent work of a well-known artist, Vaibhav Thakur will be showcased in a solo art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai - 400001 from 12th to 18th Nov. 2024. It will be open for between 11am to 7pm. This series in Acrylic colour on canvas will exemplify the subtle nuances of the dynamism of urban City life in a metropolitan city like Mumbai and relevance as well as sanctity of its rhythm in apt perspectives of visual Arts. 

 

Artist : Vaibhav Thakur

Vaibhav Thakur had his art education at L.S. Raheja School of Arts, Bandra, Mumbai followed by an advanced course at Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai. He was a proud recipient of several awards from reputed Art promotional institutions since his student days and early phase of his art Journey. He has been working as a teaching faculty in Vasai Vikasini College of Visual Art, Vasai Since 2001. He has presented his thematic work in several reputed art galleries in solo and group exhibitions in Mumbai, New Delhi etc. He has actively participated in many art camps, demonstrations and workshops organized by reputed art promotional institutions and thereby rendered his yeoman services for propagation of visual arts in the present art scenario. His thematic works are in a proud collection of several art lovers and collectors of national and international reputation.

 

The present series in acrylic colours on canvas focuses on his artistic perceptions about the pulse of urban struggle to highlight the unseen struggle of city workers and the unrelenting pace of urban life in a metropolitan city like Mumbai. He has also revealed his thematic perceptions that delve into the unseen struggles of the city. He has shed light on the often overlooked lives of city workers from early morning tiffin services to the late night shifts in industries.  The various artworks capture the frenetic energy of the city, where speed and efficiency are of paramount importance at the cost of human labour and hard work. He narrates the highlights of the struggle and resilience of various workers who keep the cities running often without recognition or respite.

 

He has mostly highlighted ' Tiffin Service' a poignant depiction of early morning rush for a scramble to deliver Lunches to offices across the city, 'Cycle of Life' A vibrant series capturing speed and energy of city streets showing cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles in coexistence with one another and City Lights - A haunting depiction of nocturnal city life where workers toil late into the night often unseen and unappreciated or somewhat to some extent ignored by all. 

Various works shown in this art exhibition showcase unique story of city life from Chaotic streets to the quiet moments of introspection and resilience to indicate the rhythms of urban life in apt perspectives of visual arts.

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Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm