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Revolution Art
Group
Art Show of Contemporary Art at Art Gate Gallery, Mumbai to be held
from: May 22nd – 31st, 2014 Venue: Art Gate Gallery, Churchgate, Mumbai
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Monday, 19 May 2014
Revolution -2014
Sunday, 18 May 2014
Revolution of expression by artist from Maharashtra. - Pankaja JK
Maharashtra is a cultural hub and it has nurtured great artist from every art field; right from motion media to fine arts. Who can ever forget the greatness of Dadasaheb Phalke, V. S. Gaitonde, M.F.Hussain and the living legend Prabhakar Kolte?
A common thread that ties them together and makes them men of repute is the revolutionary ideas that they put forward through their art and which stirred the world. The changes happen in every age and all over the world. But speaking of Maharashtra, it has made history and continues to produce some of the finest artists of India and world. Chosen from the bunch of bloomed and blooming talented artists to exhibit their creation in the contemporary art group show called ‘Revolution’.
Revolution is a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving. Revolution in Nature and Society is meticulously and finely captured by these artists. Nature has disparate spheres and so also human traits. Both show transformation and change according to changing circumstances. They have been successful in effortlessly merging the nature and human on a single canvas and in a sculpture. These artists have captured the changes in their creations and presented the revival of expression and culture. All the artists are highly educated in art and with their intelligence and in depth vision make theme interesting and express varied forms of nature through experiences and reflections. All of them are obliged by the society and wish to return back in terms of art that is pure and can be preserved in long run.
We can easily observe their versatility mastery in the field in their expert works in oil color, acrylic, fiberglass and watercolor paintings. These creations are not just imaginary romantic thoughts but, the lessons learn while adjusting the life style according to changing nature of society that is fast becoming urbanized.
Artist Audumber Rudrawar is a man of few words; his creations also reflect the same trait. He feels that encounters with rigid life can be best expressed in art form by understanding it up to the core and reaching its basic form and he resolves to project it skillfully in his creations. This very resolution has created his special place in Mumbai’s Art world. He says everything in his paintings is from the world around him. The forms occupy the all-important ‘space’ in his paintings. He is very sensitive to every nuance of its shape, orientation and their placement. Working in watercolor on paper this feature becomes all the more important. Hues are not just for decorative purpose colors but take the form in his work. Working in watercolor on paper this feature becomes all the more important - the medium doesn’t allow you a second, so his works can be like the works of a Zen master who creates after a meditation and contemplation. He titles his paintings sometimes - Advait, Unit, Cobalt Space...are also minimalist like the paintings.
Tuka Jadhav's life is live example of encounters with life challenges both physically and mentally. His rise from humble origins. Lost in colorless world due to catastrophic loss of vision an eclipse at the zenith of his career blindness made transformed his inner vision and led to his revolution in paintings which are exemplary and grandiose. The mood is created by the abstract ‘Buddha’ installation using a bicycle wheel, seat and screw. ‘Cosmic Harmony’ evokes the timeless and eternal influence of the Sun and the Moon to make nature blossom on earth. Like the Yin and Yang of existence the artist's handprint above the red-black sun expresses the common link of matter and spirit. A series of six river paintings pay homage to the water element as the source and sustenance of the stream of life. Pravaah or the flow is symbol of the eternal ebb and flow of thoughts, moods and feelings finds expression in myriad forms and colour schemes. ‘Bhoomi Sparsha’ in ethereal blue and white is a flight of fancy celebrating the meeting of the heavenly and earthly realms. ‘Godhra Mother’ and ‘26/11 War’ are stark reminders of the terrors of our troubled times, the kite-shaped works ‘Heart & Soul’ and ‘For Neal Armstrong’" are soaring tributes to friend Shivaji Kale and Neel Armstrong the first men on the moon. ‘Global Peace’ brings out the show's somber theme.
All the artists here are determined to face the challenges if life and create an admirable art through it. Their confidence to accept life as it comes and joy of creating fantastic creations can be seen in their exhibits in this show.
Ganpat Bhadke’s paintings encompass whole universe in human being. The human being is a miniature universe. All that is found in the cosmos can be found within ourselves. All primal shapes are psychological symbols corresponding to inner states of human consciousness. A Trikona (Sanskrit for triangle)is a widely used geometric symbol that corresponds to a deep metaphysical vibration from the cosmos. Different positions of the Trikona are believed to impart different types of properties and attributes to the symbol. An upward pointed Trikona is a metaphor to describe ascension towards the spiritual realm. The individual being and universal being are one. All that exists in the universe also exists within us. A committed concentration upon the form of the Trikona provides a window into the absolute. During the process, consciousness expands from concrete reality to abstract truth.
The union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness is identical to Ultimate Reality and is the origin of all phenomena.
Deepak Nagji Mer an art intellectual is influenced by the holy cities of India he visited. His works are Eccentric, irregular, peculiar, evocative and definitely interesting are some attributes that can be used to express the eclectic collection. With his mastery over illustration and a thorough understanding of the intriguing and the interesting, Mer manages to combine the surreal with the very real emotions that need some ‘reading between the lines’. His canvas is a departure from the predictable, has a story waiting to be told and gives the art-lover an opportunity to explore other ‘points of view’ as well. The unsaid finds expression on his canvas, a voyage into the deep and endless emotional and curious intricacies within the human heart
Speaking about his paintings artist Abhang Balasaheb, an abstract impressionist, tells that his paintings are indeed reflections of nature. The energy and spirit of nature is transformed and takes the form on canvas. In his paintings the abstraction of nature’s energy symbolizes the mystical nature which is in unpredictable and changes at its own will and pace. No one can restrict it. It is colorful, vibrant, and restless. The geometrical figures seem to be its elements which are steady and unchangeable and yet have immense effect on conduct of nature.
Nature is composed of different elements and each element reacts and affects the cycle of nature; so also human behavior. Exhibition ‘Revolution’ shows a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behavior of human being as they try to adjust with their circumstances and surroundings. It is aimed at revival of art and to bring it out from fossiled state of expression. Here are the masters and budding talents showcasing creations something like nothing done or created before. Along with the paintings viewer’s and art lovers can trace the revolutionary reflects in sculptures and installations.
Watch, contemplate and admire the revolution of expressions!
The exhibition will display Contemporary paintings and sculptures by Mumbai based Artist like
ARVIND KAMBLE * AUDUMBAR RUDRAWAR* BAPU SAHEB ZANJE* BALA SAHEB ABHANG* CHANDRKANT TAJBIJE* DEEPAK N MER* DILIP BADE* DINKAR THOPTE* DYANESHWAR JAGDALE* GANPAT BHADKE* HARIRAM PHAD*JOGDAND NANDKUMAR* MANORKAR* NANDKUMAR BOSKE* OM RAJPUT* SATISH KALE* SHIVAJI KALE* SHRIKANT KADAM* SURYAKANT TIWARI* TUKA JADHAV* VIJAYAKIRAN MURTI* VIJAYLAXMI D. MER* VITTHAL MORE *
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| ( Revolution Artist M F Husain 1983 Post Ticket ) |
Revolution is a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving. Revolution in Nature and Society is meticulously and finely captured by these artists. Nature has disparate spheres and so also human traits. Both show transformation and change according to changing circumstances. They have been successful in effortlessly merging the nature and human on a single canvas and in a sculpture. These artists have captured the changes in their creations and presented the revival of expression and culture. All the artists are highly educated in art and with their intelligence and in depth vision make theme interesting and express varied forms of nature through experiences and reflections. All of them are obliged by the society and wish to return back in terms of art that is pure and can be preserved in long run.
We can easily observe their versatility mastery in the field in their expert works in oil color, acrylic, fiberglass and watercolor paintings. These creations are not just imaginary romantic thoughts but, the lessons learn while adjusting the life style according to changing nature of society that is fast becoming urbanized.
Tuka Jadhav's life is live example of encounters with life challenges both physically and mentally. His rise from humble origins. Lost in colorless world due to catastrophic loss of vision an eclipse at the zenith of his career blindness made transformed his inner vision and led to his revolution in paintings which are exemplary and grandiose. The mood is created by the abstract ‘Buddha’ installation using a bicycle wheel, seat and screw. ‘Cosmic Harmony’ evokes the timeless and eternal influence of the Sun and the Moon to make nature blossom on earth. Like the Yin and Yang of existence the artist's handprint above the red-black sun expresses the common link of matter and spirit. A series of six river paintings pay homage to the water element as the source and sustenance of the stream of life. Pravaah or the flow is symbol of the eternal ebb and flow of thoughts, moods and feelings finds expression in myriad forms and colour schemes. ‘Bhoomi Sparsha’ in ethereal blue and white is a flight of fancy celebrating the meeting of the heavenly and earthly realms. ‘Godhra Mother’ and ‘26/11 War’ are stark reminders of the terrors of our troubled times, the kite-shaped works ‘Heart & Soul’ and ‘For Neal Armstrong’" are soaring tributes to friend Shivaji Kale and Neel Armstrong the first men on the moon. ‘Global Peace’ brings out the show's somber theme.
All the artists here are determined to face the challenges if life and create an admirable art through it. Their confidence to accept life as it comes and joy of creating fantastic creations can be seen in their exhibits in this show.
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| Painting by Ganpat Bhadke |
Ganpat Bhadke’s paintings encompass whole universe in human being. The human being is a miniature universe. All that is found in the cosmos can be found within ourselves. All primal shapes are psychological symbols corresponding to inner states of human consciousness. A Trikona (Sanskrit for triangle)is a widely used geometric symbol that corresponds to a deep metaphysical vibration from the cosmos. Different positions of the Trikona are believed to impart different types of properties and attributes to the symbol. An upward pointed Trikona is a metaphor to describe ascension towards the spiritual realm. The individual being and universal being are one. All that exists in the universe also exists within us. A committed concentration upon the form of the Trikona provides a window into the absolute. During the process, consciousness expands from concrete reality to abstract truth.
The union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness is identical to Ultimate Reality and is the origin of all phenomena.
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| (Painting by Deepak Nagji Mer) |
Deepak Nagji Mer an art intellectual is influenced by the holy cities of India he visited. His works are Eccentric, irregular, peculiar, evocative and definitely interesting are some attributes that can be used to express the eclectic collection. With his mastery over illustration and a thorough understanding of the intriguing and the interesting, Mer manages to combine the surreal with the very real emotions that need some ‘reading between the lines’. His canvas is a departure from the predictable, has a story waiting to be told and gives the art-lover an opportunity to explore other ‘points of view’ as well. The unsaid finds expression on his canvas, a voyage into the deep and endless emotional and curious intricacies within the human heart
Speaking about his paintings artist Abhang Balasaheb, an abstract impressionist, tells that his paintings are indeed reflections of nature. The energy and spirit of nature is transformed and takes the form on canvas. In his paintings the abstraction of nature’s energy symbolizes the mystical nature which is in unpredictable and changes at its own will and pace. No one can restrict it. It is colorful, vibrant, and restless. The geometrical figures seem to be its elements which are steady and unchangeable and yet have immense effect on conduct of nature.
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| sculpture by DINKAR THOPTE |
Nature is composed of different elements and each element reacts and affects the cycle of nature; so also human behavior. Exhibition ‘Revolution’ shows a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behavior of human being as they try to adjust with their circumstances and surroundings. It is aimed at revival of art and to bring it out from fossiled state of expression. Here are the masters and budding talents showcasing creations something like nothing done or created before. Along with the paintings viewer’s and art lovers can trace the revolutionary reflects in sculptures and installations.
Watch, contemplate and admire the revolution of expressions!
- by Pankaja JK
(freelance art critic & writer:- Art blogazine)
(freelance art critic & writer:- Art blogazine)
ARVIND KAMBLE * AUDUMBAR RUDRAWAR* BAPU SAHEB ZANJE* BALA SAHEB ABHANG* CHANDRKANT TAJBIJE* DEEPAK N MER* DILIP BADE* DINKAR THOPTE* DYANESHWAR JAGDALE* GANPAT BHADKE* HARIRAM PHAD*JOGDAND NANDKUMAR* MANORKAR* NANDKUMAR BOSKE* OM RAJPUT* SATISH KALE* SHIVAJI KALE* SHRIKANT KADAM* SURYAKANT TIWARI* TUKA JADHAV* VIJAYAKIRAN MURTI* VIJAYLAXMI D. MER* VITTHAL MORE *
Revolution Art
Group
Art Show of Contemporary Art at Art Gate Gallery, Mumbai to be held
from: May 22nd – 31st, 2014 Venue: Art Gate Gallery, Churchgate, Mumbai
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Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Revolution Art- Contemporary Paintings & Sculptures Group show 2014
Revolution Art- Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures Group show at Art Gate Gallery, Mumbai
Date: May 22nd – 31st, 2014 Venue: Art Gate Gallery, Churchgate, Mumbai
Byline: The Art Gate Gallery hosts an exhibition of Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures Group show by Mumbai based Artist
Date: May 22nd – 31st, 2014 Venue: Art Gate Gallery, Churchgate, Mumbai
Byline: The Art Gate Gallery hosts an exhibition of Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures Group show by Mumbai based Artist
ARVIND KAMBLE * AUDUMBAR RUDRAWAR* BAPU SAHEB ZANJE* BALA SAHEB ABHANG* CHANDRKANT TAJBIJE* DEEPAK N MER* DILIP BADE* DINKAR THOPTE* DYANESHWAR JAGDALE* GANPAT BHADKE* HARIRAM PHAD*JOGDAND NANDKUMAR* MANORKAR* NANDKUMAR BOSKE* OM RAJPUT* SATISH KALE* SHIVAJI KALE* SHRIKANT KADAM* SURYAKANT TIWARI* TUKA JADHAV* VIJAYAKIRAN MURTI* VIJAYLAXMI D. MER* VITTHAL MORE *
About the exhibition: In this Group show exhibition Revolution Art is showcasing a body of more then 100 works by 17th Artist and Sculpture from Mumbai, Maharashtra
Note from Tuka Jadhav Artist+Curator
Einstein once said that the most incredible thing about the universe is that it is credible at all. There is chaos as well as order in it and after failing to find the Holy Grail of Science in his “Grand Unified Theory" Einstein took comfort in the peace and joy he found in the pursuit of art and music. It is a sad irony of our times that a sight impaired artist should embark on a guest to become the new visionary of the cosmic harmony that eluded Einstein himself. The art of painting can reflect reality like a mirror or distort it like a prism and it is but a magic alchemy of forms expressed in colour and texture in the manner of a shaman and sorcerer as Degas confessed. To give it an attribute of divine revelation is to rob the glory of creation from the creator himself.
Tuka Jadhav's story is as tragic as it is thought provoking. His rise from humble origins to win the Bendre-Husain Award is an inspiration to others. His catastrophic loss of vision an eclipse at the zenith of his career. His attempts at a renaissance are exemplary and grandiose. We are all moved by the divine beauty of creation reflected in nature. A writer and poet try to express it in words, a musician by melody and a painter with colour. "Synergism” is the coming together ef such creative energies to bring about peace and harmony. The mood is created by the abstract "Buddha" installation using a bicycle wheel, seat and screw. The centre-piece of the show is a gigantic 110 x 200" work called "Cosmic Harmony". It evokes the timeless and eternal influence of the Sun and the Moon to make nature blossom on earth. Like the Yin and Yang of existence the artist's handprint above the red-black sun expresses the commingling of matter and spirit....
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| Painting by Abhang Balasaheb |
Note from Tuka Jadhav Artist+Curator
Einstein once said that the most incredible thing about the universe is that it is credible at all. There is chaos as well as order in it and after failing to find the Holy Grail of Science in his “Grand Unified Theory" Einstein took comfort in the peace and joy he found in the pursuit of art and music. It is a sad irony of our times that a sight impaired artist should embark on a guest to become the new visionary of the cosmic harmony that eluded Einstein himself. The art of painting can reflect reality like a mirror or distort it like a prism and it is but a magic alchemy of forms expressed in colour and texture in the manner of a shaman and sorcerer as Degas confessed. To give it an attribute of divine revelation is to rob the glory of creation from the creator himself.
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| (Tuka Jadhav in studio getting ready for Revolution art show) |
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| Painting by AUDUMBAR RUDRAWAR |
022 4213 8855 Time 11apm to 7pm only
The artist lives and works in Mumbai.
Art Gate Gallery can be contacted at:022 4213 8855
or emailed at artgate.sc@gmail.com
Exhibition details: April 22nd – 31st (11.00 am to 7.00 pm) Sunday Open :Art Gate Gallery 1st Floor (above Satyam Collection) Chheda Sadan 115, J Tata Road Churchgate Mumbai, India
Art show on Date:22th April 2014 6pm opening
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- ARTIST+CURATOR by Tuka Jadhav
Sunday, 11 May 2014
Before I show my work, I would like to speak a few words about myself
I am Raj More, a Visual artist from Maharashtra (India) .Born and brought up in a small town in Akola ( Maharashtra), now I live and work in Mumbai. After my schooling in Akola I migrated to Mumbai to complete my further education in Art from Sir. J. J. School of Art from Mumbai, University Mumbai. For the last 15 years, after my graduation from “Sir J. J School of Arts’’ in 1999, I have dedicated my life for art and Painting in the field of visual Art while living in the Mumbai. I chose Mumbai...
Short Interview : by Pankaja JK
JK: Which
points do you consider important to develop your concept?
R.M.: For
me, painting is like a film. I give a 3-dimensional effect to every image. Composition
is also very important and powerful in framing the work; it forms the base of
good painting. I learn this in photography study. It makes my painting
accurate. There is a movement – if you see the bull, the crow, local train,
rickshaw or truck in my paintings they appear
to be moving.
JK: What
boosts your confidence?
R.M: That, I
should like my own painting as a viewer. Involvement in it and development of
the concept and completing it as I contemplated is very important for me. If it
is done, I feel self confident and I work with more zest and zeal. Also
people’s appreciation boosts my confidence.
J.K.: How is
your work process?
R.M.:
Intensity to put my ideas makes me go. It is a continuous process. I used
acrylic colors which dry instantly, so I have to be quick, perfect in applying
strokes and dapples. Acrylic perfectly matches my psyche. When I work, it is a
one man army and it is essential for me to complete the painting in one
sitting.
J.K.: Have
you ever had Vada pav (Indian
burger); utterly Mumbai’s snack for public and snack cum food for poor?
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| (Raj More as Mumbai local Brand artist) |
R.M: Vada pav and Misal! No soul in Mumbai or just a visitor would miss these tasty,
cheap and fulfilling snacks. Vada pav
is one of the identities of Mumbai city; the city where no one remains hungry.
And the specialty is that it tastes good only when eaten at roadside stalls.
Now-a-days posh malls are coming up and they have food joints where Vada is
sold in attractive packing at higher rate but it does not match the taste of
roadside preparation. This snack adds to the beauty of Mumbai.
JK: Which
personalities have inspired you?
R M: Frankly, I
have no inspiration from painter community. I do not follow any of them. I have
learnt from my own experiences and work. I never felt the need getting inspiration
from others. Yes I am impressed by Van Gogh, Picasso, but they are not
inspirations for me. IN India Hussain was a role model for me and let me clear
it that I admire Hussain for his initiative to popularize Art among the people
and also to make Indian Art known on the international platform. He had his
energy and truthfulness in his actions.
I am
inspired by film makers. I like seriousness and concentration that goes into
film making. My favourites include Kurosawa, Guru Dutt, Mani Ratnam and even
the upcoming Directors who genuinely make film. I try to give the effect of
movement. My paintings are films. I like cinema with message be it any genre,
but I don’t like humorous films without any useful content.
JK: What are
your future plans?
I intend to do installations and films.
I intend to do installations and films.
JK: That
Great! Wish you all the best for all your future plans and this show.
R.M: Thank
you.
Raj’s energy level is like Mumbai city’s energy level;
non-stop always high. As he was leaving I could see that he was thinking of a
mission that was on his schedule list and he was so restless that he did not
wait for lift and rushed down the stairs….Raj and Mumbai always on their toes….
-As told to Pankaja JK, Freelancer art writer
Friday, 9 May 2014
Revolution Art - PRESS RELEASE Exhibition: Contemporary Paintings of Tuka Jadhav with his friends coming soon at Art Gate Gallery Mumbai
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| COMING SOON... |
A series of six river paintings pay homage to the water
element as the source and sustenance of the stream of
life. This aspect of “Pravaah" the eternal ebb and flew ef
thoughts, moods and feelings finds expression in
myriad forms and colour schemes in Tuka's work. Like
words and rhyme to a poet and melody and rhythm to a
musician they are an integral part of his an of
"Synergism". The two evocative works in swirling red,
white end green celled "Flowing Ganges" end "Triveni
Sangam" capture this essence end spirit. They were
made on the spot et Assi Ghat end Rudra Prayag end
inspired by their sacred piety. “Empty River” end
"Niranjani" have green traces of haunting memories of a
lost Iushness of his rustic youth. The massive 11O x 110"
work "Tarang" is full of a buoyant and rippling spirit end
recalls Tuka's eloquent verse in "Brush Blossoms". The
"Song of the Waghori” gives e musical expression in
colour to being free as a bird of paradise.
"Bhoomi Sparsha" in ethereal blue and white is e flight of
fancy celebrating the meeting of the heavenly and
earthly realms, "Prayer" shows e worshipful figure in
William de Kooning's style, "Sonography" and "Bicycle"
explore the formal aspects further, "Godhra Mother"
and "26/11 War" are stark reminders of the terrors of our
troubled times, the kite-shaped works "Heart & Soul"
and "For Neal Armstrong" are soaring tributes to friend
Shiveji Kale and Neel Armstrong the first men on the
moon. The serene “Ahimsa" and "Life Fundamentals"
with the embedded "Aum" of creation.
Complete the set with the vertical panel "Global Peace"
which brings us beck to the show's sombre theme.
Tuka's vision is grandiose. Whet it may Iack in
exactitude he tries to make up with the exuberance end
extravagance of his irrepressible spirit. Like e spark in
the dark it rekindles e forlorn hope for a way to find some
"Cosmic Harmony" in the darkness and despair of our
times as we celebrate Diwali Eid end Christmas as the
festivals of light.
Like a Spark in the Dark
lonely firefly left his mark
In the darkness of the night
Like him I sought the Light!
The artist lives and works in Mumbai.
(A still and image- for illustrative purpose only / no copyright)
lonely firefly left his mark
In the darkness of the night
Like him I sought the Light!
The artist lives and works in Mumbai.
He can be contacted at: call +022 4213 8855 or emailed at artgate.sc@gmail.com
Exhibition details: May 22 – 2nd june (11.00 am to 7.00 pm) 11.00 am – 3.00 pm Art Gate Gallery 1st Floor (above Satyam Collection) Chheda Sadan 115, J Tata Road Churchgate Mumbai, India
( Report courtesy C. S. Nag. (Author & Filmmaker)
(A still and image- for illustrative purpose only / no copyright)
Monday, 5 May 2014
Are Designers and Artists conditioned to be Inspired or Imitate?
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(Good Artists Copy; Great Artists Steal - Pablo Picasso) |
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| (Design is more then Brands ) |
Not only in commercial designing but even in art we
have forms that are closely associated with artist. Using ‘bindu’ is associated
with Raza, that it has become identity, Hussain’s play with ‘horse’ and
controversial paintings, Picasso’s geometrical figures, Mark Rothko’s style of ‘multi-form’ though simple rectangles
placed on top of one another, floating horizontally against a ground and et al.
Artists all over the world get inspiration from them and try to paint ‘like
them’ but ultimately land up painting ‘them’ i.e. imitating them. Why does this
happen?
All creations evoke and
express emotions. Emotions are the same everywhere. Still, the way emotions are
presented do vary according to style of a painter. What makes style unique? Why
is it difficult to be inspired by these artist and develop own style but
totally different from original? The only answer is - Simplicity of expression
makes these creations unique. Simplest concepts and things are hard to be
divided in fragments. It is complete and whole in itself.
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| (Bindu) |
New artist and designers should understand the
basic nature of design or painting. But copying seems to be trendy. There are many
reasons for it. Companies will do it out of ignorance or to be one of the best.
New artists may try it to confirm their presence and acceptance. Commercial
gains are higher if the set patterns are followed. But one should note that
‘inspiration’ is different from ‘imitation’. So to establish yourself, try to
be as simple as possible in expression even while expressing intricate. Let it
be close to common understanding and inferences. Take for example, ‘The Eden
Garden’ of Bible. It’s a Universal and everybody knows Adam and Eve. Since ages
visual is the same. Has anybody tried to change the style keeping the theme
intact? It will be almost difficult. It needs a passionate probe into what
makes this visual famous.
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| (‘The Eden Garden’) |
Apart from inspirational-imitation I have observed that there is exchange of artistic creation among various media. Even if the concept is presented as it is by another artist still the visuals have same weightage and fame. Speaking about this artistic exchange I would like to bring to notice the painting- book-multimedia and vice a versa or intermingling of all. They very famous in Indian art is the use of visually stunning image of a woman carrying lamp in darkness and the effect of light on the illuminated part of the face. The clearly visible trance and tranquility is unforgettable. This remarkable creation is of The Glow of Hope Painting by S. L. Haldankar.in painting form.
The same visual is used by film maker Guru Dutt in his classic black and white movie ‘Kaagaz ke Phool’ to bring out the emotions of a lonely women restless in love yet calm and serene. Both the painting and the motion media has same unforgettable image and yet devoid of ‘copy’ or ‘imitation’ tag. Also take the example of V. Shantaram’s Rajkamal studio logo in motion; it is clearly a modified concept of Raja Ravi Verma’s paintings having women beauty as his brand theme. And the best one is the RK studio logo. Raj Kapoor has a same visual presented in motion and static form. The logo actually is scene from the first successful movie under RK banner ‘Barsaat’ featuring Nargis, Raj and a violin.Next in the line is writing art into motion media- the books made into films; related to various genres of comedy, family drama, thriller, mystery etc, There are many Hollywood and Bollywood examples and the list is never ending. So, take the case of R. K. Narayan’s book ‘Guide’ and evergreen movie made by evergreen Dev Anand. Gulzar’s ‘Angoor’, based on Shakespeare’s drama ‘Comedy of Errors’ Chetan Bhagat’s ‘Three Idiots’ all these have become super hit stories in book form and in motion media.
As mentioned earlier the appealing concepts are simple and closely related to us. So this simplicity have to be tended and modified to look as an individual passionate creation. Inspiration can be sought outside the field of our interest. Observation is necessary to jot the artistic implications. Here again I would mention Raza’s use of ‘Bindu’; its is a common accessory used by Indian women to increase the beauty of face or it would be more romantic and beautiful if I put it in Indian language- ‘Shringarik Alankar’. A simple, inexpensive ‘bindi’ has gained fame and commercial benefits simply because it was used in artistic creation and symbolic representation.
Development of original style to give a new look that appeal the senses of people are very difficult and one who does it becomes genius.
(A still and image- for illustrative purpose only / no copyright)
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| ( The Glow of Hope Painting by S. L. Haldankar. and Still image from Kaagaz ke Phool) |
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| (The logo actually is scene from the first successful movie under RK banner ‘Barsaat’) |
As mentioned earlier the appealing concepts are simple and closely related to us. So this simplicity have to be tended and modified to look as an individual passionate creation. Inspiration can be sought outside the field of our interest. Observation is necessary to jot the artistic implications. Here again I would mention Raza’s use of ‘Bindu’; its is a common accessory used by Indian women to increase the beauty of face or it would be more romantic and beautiful if I put it in Indian language- ‘Shringarik Alankar’. A simple, inexpensive ‘bindi’ has gained fame and commercial benefits simply because it was used in artistic creation and symbolic representation.
- by Pankaja JK
(freelance art critic & writer)
(freelance art critic & writer)
(A still and image- for illustrative purpose only / no copyright)
Friday, 2 May 2014
David Hockney...Hockney was born in Bradford, England
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| ( David Hockney) |
A visit to California, where he subsequently lived for many years, inspired him to make a series of paintings of swimming pools in the comparatively new acrylic medium rendered in a highly realistic style using vibrant colours. The artist moved to Los Angeles in 1964, returned to London in 1968, and from 1973 to 1975 lived in Paris. He moved to Los Angeles in 1978, at first renting the canyon house he lived in and later bought the property and expanded it to include his studio. He also owned a 1,643-square-foot beach house at 21039 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, which he sold in 1999 for around $1.5 million.
Hockney is openly gay, and unlike Andy Warhol, whom he befriended, he openly explored the nature of gay love in his portraiture. Sometimes, as in We Two Boys Together Clinging (1961), named after a poem by Walt Whitman, the works refer to his love for men. Already in 1963, he painted two men together in the painting Domestic Scene, Los Angeles, one showering while the other washes his back.In summer 1966, while teaching at UCLA he met Peter Schlesinger, an art student who posed for paintings and drawings.
On the morning of 18 March 2013, Hockney's 23-year-old assistant, Dominic Elliott, died as a result of drugs, drinking acid and alcohol at Hockney's Bridlington studio. Elliott was a first- and second-team player for Bridlington rugby club. It was reported that Hockney's partner drove Elliott to Scarborough General Hospital where he later died.
Work
Hockney made prints, portraits of friends, and stage designs for the Royal Court Theatre, Glyndebourne, La Scala and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Born with synesthesia, he sees synesthetic colours in response to musical stimuli. This does not show up in his painting or photography artwork, but is a common underlying principle in his designs for stage sets for ballet and opera—where he bases background colours and lighting on the colours he sees while listening to the piece's music.
Portraits
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| Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy (1970–71), Tate Gallery, London |
Hockney painted portraits at different periods in his career. From 1968, and for the next few years he painted friends, lovers, and relatives just under lifesize and in pictures that depicted good likenesses of his subjects. Hockney's own presence is often implied, since the lines of perspective converge to suggest the artist's point of view. Hockney has repeatedly returned to the same subjects - his parents, artist Mo McDermott (Mo McDermott, 1976), various writers he has known, fashion designers Celia Birtwell and Ossie Clark (Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, 1970–71), curator Henry Geldzahler, art dealer Nicholas Wilder, George Lawson and his ballet dancer lover, Wayne Sleep.
On arrival in California, Hockney changed from oil to acrylic paint, applying it as smooth flat and brilliant colour. In 1965, the print workshop Gemini G.E.L. approached him to create a series of lithographs with a Los Angeles theme. Hockney responded by creating a ready-made art collection.
On arrival in California, Hockney changed from oil to acrylic paint, applying it as smooth flat and brilliant colour. In 1965, the print workshop Gemini G.E.L. approached him to create a series of lithographs with a Los Angeles theme. Hockney responded by creating a ready-made art collection.
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| (David Hockney walking front of largest canvas then life) |
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Sunday, 20 April 2014
Avinash Godbole: A Galloper bounded for a cogitative leap.
Exclusive interview & Review by Pankaja JK.
It
is said that Art flows in blood, its in genes; Avinash Godbole proves it right
through his body of work recently displayed at Mumbai’s Art Gate Gallery. He
continues to exercise his will to express in form of forms and figures even
after being bounded to wheel chair after the stroke. I personally feel it is
not right to admire any work of any individual considering the limitations put
to their movement due to physical impairment. Sympathy waves reduce the
intensity of expressed theme. So addressing personally to Avinash, I would say
“Your work is an epitome of defeating the physical helplessness by cognitive
power. The hope that you develop in minds of alike handicaps is very potent”.
Varied
expressive faces are a natural outburst of feelings that human undergo at every
instance and according to changing situations. Life takes twists and turns and
one has to be ready to handle it wisely without being paranoid. His paintings
suggest ‘live and let live life’. he shows human being is a compile of all
animals. There is not much difference between us and those dumb souls, though
we have additional power of brain. Do we really follow brain’s order during
tragic or happy moments? Does philosophy work in emotional situation? These
doubts are baseless because, as we can make out from his paintings, the
philosophies work only in placid circumstances and not otherwise. The works
themselves show the agony of Avinash after the calamity, but it is best to
observe his subtle ability to win over situation. Here I feel he applied the Reasoning
and moved on with vigor and gist without being distracted. He illustrates power
of mind over heart. Sexuality is recurrent in his works. It’s a basic need of
every living thing. He proposes to be unbiased at its thought. Accepting it as
a basic need adds ‘life’ to life. And this is the ultimate theme of his
paintings- Life.
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| (Prabhakar kolte, Avinash Godbole, Prof Sathaye Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Viru Hiremath at Avinash Godbole's Solo show Mumbai.) |
The
black and whites and the bold colors metaphors his concept. The bold stokes
intensify the theme. His paintings are not only appreciative pieces but a
retrospective. They try to find meaning of life at a point when one losses all
hopes of living. And especially in his case he aims to develop positivity among
the people (with stroke attack) who may be gallopers before their tryst with
illness but now steadfastly grounded. But let them be like tree which has no
movement, yet it spreads its branches and grows to be the shelter and life
giver. The exhibition was truly inspiring and motivational.
ART TALK : by Avinash Godbole
What is the theme of the show?
How long did it take for the artist to paint
these pictures?
( Report courtesy AP PR )
ART TALK : by Avinash Godbole
What is the theme of the show?
In this solo
exhibition ‘The Avinash Godbole Show’ at Art Gate gallery at Satyam Collection,
I am showcasing a body of 30 works, these unlike his earlier works speak of
pain and desire to come to terms with what life has dealt him. The subjects are
pared down to the very core = what does it all mean? How does one tackle the
flesh? The desires, the unsaid wishes. They are of diverse subjects but what
binds them together is the presence of emotions; be it the musician singing a
soulful song or a head, each convey a passion. The choice of colours is bold
and the strokes strong and unwavering, together they create a painting that not
only moves the viewer but stuns with its intensity.
It is basically about how I started painting
and continued my dream even after i faced difficulties in my life. The Love for
paintings never died in me. Paintings are everything for me even after I had an
paralytic attack.
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| (Artist : Avinash Godbole) |
I paint almost 100 to
150 paintings a year and in this exhibition I have put up selected paintings
which were recently painted and which depict my life.
How has the journey been for the artist
throughout the making of the series?
Inspired
by my own recovery from a stroke that left me crippled 11 years ago, and the
gradual re-picking up of the brush one hand at a time. I started off his career
by paintings which included diverse subjects ranging from sexuality to
philosophy, explorations of the human mind and resurgence from pain. The thing
that binds his paintings together is the presence of emotions in him.
What according to him is the most special bit about showcasing the paintings?
To look around my life and my paintings and to show the world that being
a handicapped person I can still paint like them. I never complain about being
a crippled person as i wants to prove that I can still live a life like a
normal person
Tell us about your journey. How did you
motivate yourself to make the paintings and how difficult was it?
I
know the pain of being landlocked when your heart dreams of flight. I had a
long and fulfilling career in the world of advertising, where I donned many
hats; creative director, illustrator and mentor. Over the years I won many
accolades and gained respect as an illustrator whose lines spoke volumes about,
sometimes more than the words. Looking back it is difficult to tell whether I
would have continued in the same way but life had something else in store for
him. I had a stroke which turned my life around, but I never gave up, I was
supported by my wife. I did not pick up from where I left but forged a new path. I chose the
metaphor of line and colour to express my life after a stroke in my paintings. I
picked up his pencil again, this time with my left hand. It was a slow start.
It was like learning to paint all over again. I realised that my brain was
still intact: it had ideas, creativity, a vision for beauty. It took three
years to train my left arm to bring that vision to reality. I started painting
full time after he retired as an executive creative director. Three years ago,
I came up with a series of 25 paintings describing my tryst with the stroke. My
doctor encouraged me to use my works to spread awareness and give hope to
stroke patients on life after the stroke, then began a series of exhibitions in
Mumbai and Delhi. I was also invited to exhibit my paintings at the World
Stroke Association's conference in Brazil in 2012. Hope is the message I wish
to convey to stroke patients and their families.
Are you looking at art as your alternate career now? It like I exist because I paint. This is not
an alternate career me. Now this is my life, my passion and i lives for
painting as painting has give me new lease of life.  |
| (Spotted Sunil Padwal and Tathi Premchand at Solo show by Avinash Godbole) |
( Report courtesy AP PR )
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