Lockdown Stories by Shweta Gautam

Artist: Shweta Gautam

 

Unexpected  journey of creative people. So here comes my story of lockdown connected through Pen & Paper. 

 

Days in lockdown were opportunities for an artist to explore more with pen & paper, making the most of what they had available. 

 

Mumbai never had such curfew stories before. Curfews in Mumbai also taught many responsibilities and their role in contributing in our own way to find a solution to collective problems. 

 

During curfews many learned about the importance of being creative with the scarce resources and limited physical space they had at home. 

 

Some even learned to be hygienic and developed new skills but what mattered the most was learning to appreciate the emotional connections between different generations.

Although it seems strange as a title, but I feel this lockdown has made more stories to come to life than the entire lifetime put together. Every day it was a new story, new understanding of myself and the world around me. Entire world going upside down and the challenges faced by each individual. For me, the perspective of life and the surrounding just changed. Interpreting new visuals and the value of life, the entire meaning just changed. Sometimes, life puts you in a situation where your best comes out. For me the lockdown stories are more of a memories and reflection of each day in various lights. Nothing was planned and there was no goal to make these stories, but day after day these reflections just started to appear on the paper and made it a relaxing experience than the chaos around. Now seeing it from a wider perspective,  the Universe had a plan. The process of creating this visuals was more of a meditation and connecting with the higher self then just exploring the art. Felt like I just tapped into the energy unaware, guiding me to its final destiny.

From: 8^th to 14^th February 2022

“Lockdown Stories”

An Exhibition of Pen & Paper Line Art Work

Solo show by young contemporary artist Shweta Gautam

 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Pin Poster : Jehangir Art Gallery

 

From: 8th to 14th February 2022

“Polo Series”

An Exhibition of Paintings

By

Well-known artist M Narayan

VENUE:Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

The Polo Series is one of M Narayan's most beloved works, and it reflects his passion for horses.

 

Artist: M.Narayan

An extremely prominent artist both nationally and globally, M. Narayan (Narayanappa Muniyappa) was born in 1967 in the small village of Mittiganahalli in the state of Karnataka. Having done his B.F.A. from Bangalore's Ken School of Art he currently resides with his family in Pune, Maharashtra. He is an extraordinary painter using the lavishness of colours to evoke emotions, celebrations and joy. His paintings depict a zestful life and are exhibited across the globe, at prestigious avenues, art galleries, luxury hotels and more.

 

Recent work at Jehangir Art Gallery 2022

The Polo Series is one of M Narayan's most beloved works, and it reflects his passion for horses. He uses charcoal and a range of colours to depict polo players and racing horses in a unique style. His life-like polo paintings transport you to the midst of a live polo match, literally!! M Narayan depicts the game's energy and velocity with such strong expressionist strokes, swabs of opaque colours, and rough charcoal lines that one feels the energy and aura.

Recent work at Jehangir Art Gallery 2022

 

His paintings depicting the regal sport of polo have been a huge success, owing to his keen eye for colour and deft touch with composition.

 

Enjoy his lavish 'POLO' paintings, which display the grandeur of his remarkable talent, at Gallery 2, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India from 8th to 14th February 2022 - 11 am to 7 pm.

From: 8th to 14th February 2022

“Polo Series”

An Exhibition of Paintings

By

Well-known artist M Narayan

VENUE:Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

 

This Jabalpur based artist has painted Lataji & Gandhiji in a very different manner for which his name is registered by 3 famous recording institutions.

“Chitralatika" An exhibition showcasing the journey of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji by Ramkripal Namdeo, one of the prominent artist from Jabalpur, Madhyapradesh!

Artist: Ramkripal Namdeo

Ramkripal Namdeo has won many awards and done numerous shows in all over India. His paintings has won many records for his intricate work depicting maximum number of faces in a single painting.

This show will be inaugurated on 5th February 5.30 pm by chief guest: Mr.Ashish Rego

Vice Chairman A.P.M.A (Asia Pacific Music Creators Alliance), and guest of honors:

Mr. Basu Soni- Film actor (Kedarnath,Raktanchal etc,),

Mr. Govind Namdev - (Actor, Writer, Theater Director), Mr. Raj Yadav (Indian Express), Mr. Makrand Joshi etc will be present.

At the beginning of the program, singer Prachi Joshi will perform a song on Maa Saraswati.

Ramkrupal Namdev is rare artist, who has his unique style of painting. This Jabalpur based artist has painted Lataji & Gandhiji in a very different manner for which his name is registered by 3 famous recording institutions. Asia Book of Records, India Book of Records & Limca Book of Records, all 3 have conferred him certificates & honoured him for his unusual achievement. This is his 9th solo exhibition. He has earlier exhibited in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Jabalpur in solo & group exhibitions. 

Now let's write about his special & unique style. In one painting of Lataji he has painted 930 faces of famous women, who have contributed in their respective field. Collecting data of 930 women personalities with their images is itself a huge task & painting them in miniature style in background is another. Apart from this he has painted LATA letters also & Lataji's portrait in foreground. In another painting he has painted all felicitations of Lataji by famous personalities happened in her entire  life at background & Lataji in foreground. 

While painting Gandhiji in same way, he has painted 230 patriots of Gandhi's contemporaries at background & Gandhiji in foreground, trying to depict that Gandhiji was main source of inspiration for them. Here also collecting data of 230 patriots & their images is difficult task & painting them is another. He has painted all his paintings in oil on canvas medium with skill & commendable patience. There are many paintings on Lataji hence this show is titled "चित्रलतिका ". Apart from Lataji & Gandhiji artist has painted other subjects also like Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, Lord Ram-Seeta, Lord Buddha, Mother Teresa, little girls & others.

Press Release

From: 5th February to 8th February 2022

“Chitra Latika”

An Exhibition of oil Paintings by Jabalpur based artist Ramkripal Namdev

VENUE:

P.L. Deshpande Art Gallery

Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025

Timing: 11am to 7pm.