Bulbul Rai Presents Solo Show of Paintings "Shreekanthaya" at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

Renowned artist Bulbul Rai is set to unveil her latest solo exhibition, Shreekanthaya, at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai. This exhibition is an artistic exploration deeply rooted in the stories and teachings of Lord Shiva. From a young age, Bulbul Rai demonstrated a profound passion for art, refining her skills in drawing and painting since the age of five. After completing her education from Purvanchal University, she dedicated herself to the fine arts, focusing on religious and spiritual themes.

Artist - Bulbul Rai

Bulbul Rai, deeply devoted to Lord Shiva, draws her inspiration and passion for creativity from her spiritual connection, which has profoundly influenced her path. Her journey has been a meaningful exploration of expression, shaped by this devotion as well as her formal education in Ahmedabad. Over the years, Bulbul has showcased her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions at prominent galleries such as Kamalnayan Bajaj Gallery, Gallerie Leela, India Festival at Nehru Centre, Art Desh Gallery, and Prathamesh Gallery in Mumbai. She has also participated in notable camps and workshops, including the SCZCC Nagpur Annual Show, Hutheesing Gallery in Ahmedabad, and the Mysore Camp. Her contributions to initiatives like the Drawing Camp in Jaipur, workshops at Pratham Gallery, and exhibitions at the Mysore Museum have earned her recognition within the creative community.

Oil on canvas

The spiritual and religious narratives surrounding Lord Shiva inspire the Shreekanthaya show. Known for her vibrantly coloured and figurative style, Rai’s works vividly portray the deity’s life and teachings. Each artwork is an intimate reflection of Rai's deep reverence for Shiva, inviting viewers to engage with the religio-spiritual dimensions of his existence. Her canvases are imbued with layers of meaning and vibrant quality, encouraging motivation and personal reflection.

Bulbul Rai channels her devotion through her art, using bold colours and intricate figures to communicate the essence of the energy of Lord Shiva. Her works go beyond mere representation, offering a fusion of art and religion that allows viewers to connect with the metaphysical aspects of her subject.

Oil on canvas

Shreekanthaya promises to be a transformative experience for art lovers and spiritual seekers alike. Bulbul Rai invites audiences to journey into the depths of Lord Shiva’s timeless wisdom, forging a connection between the physical and metaphysical realms.

The exhibition will be on display at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, offering a unique opportunity to witness Bulbul Rai’s evocative and immersive works firsthand.

 From 28^th October to 3^rd November 2024

“Shreekanthaya”

Solo Show of Paintings by renowned artist Bulbul Rai

 

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 8052977901

www.talesbybulbul.com

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Pradip Maitra’s Upcoming Solo Exhibition – ‘Illusion and Reality'

Renowned for his emotive watercolors, senior artist Pradip Maitra unveils his latest solo exhibition, ‘Illusion and Reality’, offering a profound meditation on the cultural and intellectual upheaval spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition is set to open at the Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, from 29th October to 4th November 2024.

Artist: Pradip Maitra 

Maitra’s new series was conceived during the 2019-2020 lockdown, marked by global isolation, anxiety, and uncertainty. Like countless others, Maitra found himself confined to his home, grappling with depression and confusion. The previously comforting books underwent a metamorphosis, unsettling him as they seemed to animate and encircle him in a stark embodiment of knowledge confined and remote.

While exploring his daughter's college library later, he chanced upon a secluded section where valuable manuscripts lay abandoned, their significance fading amidst the hustle and bustle of contemporary society. Maitra's 'Book and Lock' series is founded upon this discovery, exploring the vulnerability of cultural traditions and the increasing conflict between preservation and oblivion. Maitra's works explore technology’s dominance during the lockdown, using the lock as a subtle metaphor for barriers to ancestral knowledge.

Born in 1959 in West Bengal, Pradip Maitra earned his BFA from the Indian College of Art in 1984. A committed freelance artist, he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both in India and internationally. As a longstanding member of the Society of Contemporary Artists, Kolkata, since 1988, his work has been displayed at prestigious institutions such as the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, the Nehru Centre, and in global cities like Bangkok and Hong Kong. Maitra’s art is a part of prominent collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, and the Museum of Bengal Art, Kolkata.

‘Illusion and Reality' invites audiences to contemplate the delicate interplay between safeguarding our cultural legacies and the march of modernity.

From: 29th October to 4th November 2024

‘Illusion and Reality'

An Exhibition of Water colour Paintings

By Renowned artist Pradip Maitra

VENUE: Jehangir Art Gallery161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

Mumbai 400 001,Timing: 11am to 7pm,Contact: +91 9231678595

www.artistpradipmaitra.in

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Pradip Maitra -Kolkata

 

Aakriti Art Gallery

(A unit of Chisel Crafts Pvt. Ltd.)

Orbit Enclave, First Floor 12/3A,

Hungerford Street Kolkata-700 017

Phones : +91 33 22893027 / +91 33 22895041

Fax No : +91 33 22895042

E-Mail : art.aakriti@gmail.com

ISEE TARAH

Artist: Amitabh Ashesh

This show is curated by Carmela Brunetti.

        Amitabh Ashesh is an alumnus of Stanford University’s Art Dept. USA. He has been trained at Stanford University USA during 1988-1994 with Bay Area Figurative movement under Frank Lobdell and other stalwarts. He has been a creative Director at JWT and Saatchi. He is also an alumnus of IIT Bombay. He has made about 120 paintings since 2014 and about 40-45 works from that series will be displayed in this exhibition.

        The present series showcases the original creative work of Amitabh Ashesh on ‘Yufism’ in oil on canvas and the pastel and charcoal on art paper. It provides a new class of imagery on the ‘Yufism’ compositional platform where scenic figurative and invisible elements share their attributes, the windows becomes blocks of light, the rain drops, trail of ornamental beads and ripping sea waves are worn as a skirt etc.  Each painting is accompanied by a titular poem, elaborating its meaning and thereby arousing viewers with its parallel literary association.

        He has used conceptual innovations of Yufism such as scenic elements in human figuration, anthropomorphic and recursive scenery, exploded objects and blended forms for artistic effect. A collective recollection of various scenery in quotidian Indian, life find a prominent place in his work such as Bangalore’s famed Brigade Road, home cooking specialities, street dogs feed by kind strangers etc.  His work is innovative and eloquent and shares an instant dialogue with the viewers due to its clarity and lucidity.

  Renowned artist Amitabh Ashesh will showcase his recent work in oil on canvas and pastel and charcoal on art paper in a solo art exhibition at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 from 27 to 31 Oct. 2024.  It will be open there for free public viewing daily between 11 am to 7 pm. 

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