NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
The 34th State Art Exhibition 2008-09 of the Artist Category is currently on at the Goa Kala Academy’s Art Gallery.
Judged and selected by an eminent panel of judges, the exhibition is divided into three categories namely Painting, Applied Art and Sculpture. With painting category having the largest number of entries whilst the other two categories lacked the necessary response.
Many of the works deserved to have been of desired quality, however things did not seem to be very healthy. Judging a work of art, with whatever other theories going around, is by and large a subjective act. Nevertheless, judges are expected to follow certain criteria and unwritten rule.
The applied section has quite a few quality works with the prizes awarded to the rightful and deserving posters and photographs. The sculpture section fell short of expectation. Whereas, the painting section has on view a blend of works with quality oscillating from extremely good to pathetically shoddy.
Having said that, the response to this annual exhibition is improving with many artists participating with enthusiasm. Norman Tagor Fernandes, Soniya Rodrigues Sabharwal, Shripad A. Gurav and Sudin S. Kurpaskar amongst the prizewinners, did praiseworthy works.
Ashwini Sardessai, Aadhi Vishal, Bijli S. Gosavi, Hitesh PankarVasudev Uday Shetye, Shilpa M. Nasnolkar and Veenita Sadguru Chendvankar are other artists to watch for quality.
Shripad A. Gurav’s “Wounds”, Soniya Rodrigues Sabharwal’s “Me & My People I” and Kirtikumar Prabhu’s “Impression In Ruins” deserves special mention.
Norman’s “Untitled” and Asmani Kamat’s “Composition” complete with geometric configuration, both painted in monochrome, exhibit refinement. Sudin’s “Lost In Woods” show a lot of promise. Whereas, Vijay Bhandare’s “Myth Of Sumerian Boat” not just exhibit in-depth understanding of the art of painting but goes on to exude maturity along with Sandesh Shetgaonkar’s “My Sister”.
Besides the prizewinners from the applied art section that includes Kalidas K. Satardekar, Sunil H. Naik, Rohan C. Naik, Seema A. Kanekar, Vinda Kare and Rudi D. Silva there are other participants to look out for.
Chandan D. Naik Gaounkar, Mahesh Teli and Akil Ahmed Shaikh have done a nice job.
Kirtikumar Prabhu, Tanaji Shet, Oswald S. Palha and Sidharth P. Gaitonde make a mark with their creative sculpture.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
THE WORLD OF MARIO
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Mario Miranda, the name synonymous with funny drawings, doesn’t require any special introduction in this part of the world. A career spanning over six decades, he has managed to tickle the funny bones of innumerable people and brought smiles and elevated their sunken mood.
Gerard D’Cunha, reputed architect and the man who conceptualised the famous Nrityagram of noted Indian classical danseuse, late Protima Bedi, has put up a show of selected works of Mario Miranda at the “Picturesque, Art & Frame,” around the church square, opposite the Head Office of The Goa Urban Co operative Bank Ltd, Panaji.
Born in Daman to parents of Goan descent, Mario Joao Carlos do Rosario de Britto Miranda, completed his education from the St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai before having a short stint in an Advertising studio.
As a cartoonist, he got his first break with The Illustrated Weekly of India and thereafter there was no looking back for this creative genius. “Current”, “The Times of India”, “Femina”, “Economic Times” and other magazines, periodicals and newsjournals invited him in their fold.
Miss Nimbupani, Miss Fonseca, Mr Bundledas, the Boss and other such funny sounding character visited our drab life to add jest and verve.
With an eventful life behind him, Mario, now eighty plus, has retired to his anscestral house at Loutulim to lead a quite life.
Gerard, an art enthusiast and a lover of Mario’s works, began collecting Mario’s creations since long. Trying to lay his hands on anything that had a Mario stamp, over a period of years Gerard realized he had enough material to exhibit as well as bring out a collectable.
This current exhibition is one in the series he has planned ahead. Gaining excess to rare works and acquiring copyrights, Gerard has produced Mario’s works in a variety of forms. ‘Brand Mario’ is decently merchandised with buyers getting their worth.
Exclusive printed tiles, Gift items, Postcards, are on display. More serious buyers and art connoisseurs can go in for portfolios and Limited Edition large sized prints of his trips to London, Paris, Lisbon etc. Besides this, there are pictures of Goan heritage sites, of people of the world and amusing happenings.
Books on and illustrated by Mario are for sale as well.
Gerard, despite being busy with his booming architectural practice and huge projects coming up in Goa and Bangaluru, is coming up with a documentary backed with extensive research and testimonials from his friends and admirers. This is a great service Gerard is rendering to the gentleman who deserves much more than limited fame and International standing he earned.
With many solo exhibitions in over 22 countries, including USA, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, France, and Portugal and enviable body of work, it’ll be a travesty of fate if Mario doesn’t rub shoulders with Charles M. Schulz and Herblock in the “Hall of Fame”.
The show closed on 4th of January 2009.
Mario Miranda, the name synonymous with funny drawings, doesn’t require any special introduction in this part of the world. A career spanning over six decades, he has managed to tickle the funny bones of innumerable people and brought smiles and elevated their sunken mood.
Gerard D’Cunha, reputed architect and the man who conceptualised the famous Nrityagram of noted Indian classical danseuse, late Protima Bedi, has put up a show of selected works of Mario Miranda at the “Picturesque, Art & Frame,” around the church square, opposite the Head Office of The Goa Urban Co operative Bank Ltd, Panaji.
Born in Daman to parents of Goan descent, Mario Joao Carlos do Rosario de Britto Miranda, completed his education from the St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai before having a short stint in an Advertising studio.
As a cartoonist, he got his first break with The Illustrated Weekly of India and thereafter there was no looking back for this creative genius. “Current”, “The Times of India”, “Femina”, “Economic Times” and other magazines, periodicals and newsjournals invited him in their fold.
Miss Nimbupani, Miss Fonseca, Mr Bundledas, the Boss and other such funny sounding character visited our drab life to add jest and verve.
With an eventful life behind him, Mario, now eighty plus, has retired to his anscestral house at Loutulim to lead a quite life.
Gerard, an art enthusiast and a lover of Mario’s works, began collecting Mario’s creations since long. Trying to lay his hands on anything that had a Mario stamp, over a period of years Gerard realized he had enough material to exhibit as well as bring out a collectable.
This current exhibition is one in the series he has planned ahead. Gaining excess to rare works and acquiring copyrights, Gerard has produced Mario’s works in a variety of forms. ‘Brand Mario’ is decently merchandised with buyers getting their worth.
Exclusive printed tiles, Gift items, Postcards, are on display. More serious buyers and art connoisseurs can go in for portfolios and Limited Edition large sized prints of his trips to London, Paris, Lisbon etc. Besides this, there are pictures of Goan heritage sites, of people of the world and amusing happenings.
Books on and illustrated by Mario are for sale as well.
Gerard, despite being busy with his booming architectural practice and huge projects coming up in Goa and Bangaluru, is coming up with a documentary backed with extensive research and testimonials from his friends and admirers. This is a great service Gerard is rendering to the gentleman who deserves much more than limited fame and International standing he earned.
With many solo exhibitions in over 22 countries, including USA, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, France, and Portugal and enviable body of work, it’ll be a travesty of fate if Mario doesn’t rub shoulders with Charles M. Schulz and Herblock in the “Hall of Fame”.
The show closed on 4th of January 2009.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
IN SEARCH OF LIFE BEYOND REALITY
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Ruchika’s Art Gallery, Miramar, is currently hosting an exhibition of paintings by four emerging artists with varied styles and creative concepts. This blend of interesting variety offers fresh plate of ideas that satisfy the urge of a genuine art lover. It is interesting to note that these creative fellows have established conceptual posturing which gives them an independent identity.N. Kanhaiya, Rajesh Chodankar and Aadhi Vishal have graduated from the Goa College of Art, Altinho before going their own way. Rajesh is currently a visiting faculty member at the Goa College of Art whereas Kanhaiya teaches art to school student in a city based institute. Vishal is a full fledged professional painter. Kurukshetra, Haryana based Ram Viranjan has doctorate in art to decorate his credentials and has vast teaching experience to back him.
If Kanhaiya is concerned with social issues then Rajesh speaks through traditional forms and Vishal is enamoured by life in general and the feminine aspect that pervade in particular. Ram’s paintings have a mystical touch.
Preoccupied with social issues Kanhaiya visits and documents the complexities of life in a pictorial format with sometimes daringly unique compositions that challenge the established conventions. His concern of the current issues in the society and the impact on children get translated on to the canvas using contemporary forms. He expects the viewer’s to mull over and come up with solutions. With local elements and bright multi-hued palette his canvases exhibit typical Indian culture and the essence of this land.
Rajesh, on the other hand, speaks through the traditional forms. Pitching into the reservoir of rich pictorial icons and symbols primarily identified with the Sanatan Dharma, he successfully converts them into universally acceptable forms. His drawings exhibit his flair for lines and powerful draftsmanship. From indulging in water colours and painting landscapes with the felicity of an expert before his self-imposed exile, Rajesh has come to employ more creative elements and decorative forms to express his ideas. Young and enthusiastic Aadhi Vishal’s works display his journey in exploring the nuance of life and the feminine aspect embedded therein. He is involved and busy in pursuing the meaning of life and his journey into this is documented in a very fluid manner with symbols and vocabulary he has developed on his own. He is quite successful in articulating his ideas and concepts. Diving into the deep recesses of the subconscious, Aadhi Vishal speaks through metaphors by incorporating the tangible forms. Stylistically surrealistic, he employs decorative elements similar to the miniature paintings.
Ram Viranjan’s imagery is in sync with Aadhi Vishal’s making them look like long lost siblings in the artistic fair. With doctorate in art, Ram obviously infuses refinement in his works and exudes quality. Ram’s mystical forms with emphasis on the feminine element invite and leave the viewer with a pleasant feeling. His draftsmanship is commendable. Neat application of pigment, softness of pastel shades and the astute use of appealing forms like parrots, flowers, and so on collectively accentuate Ram’s maturity. His paintings are pregnant with feminine aspirations.Each of these artists, with independent and individual preoccupations and styles, are on the artistic lane to chart a new identity of their own.
The show is on till January 7, 2009.
Ruchika’s Art Gallery, Miramar, is currently hosting an exhibition of paintings by four emerging artists with varied styles and creative concepts. This blend of interesting variety offers fresh plate of ideas that satisfy the urge of a genuine art lover. It is interesting to note that these creative fellows have established conceptual posturing which gives them an independent identity.N. Kanhaiya, Rajesh Chodankar and Aadhi Vishal have graduated from the Goa College of Art, Altinho before going their own way. Rajesh is currently a visiting faculty member at the Goa College of Art whereas Kanhaiya teaches art to school student in a city based institute. Vishal is a full fledged professional painter. Kurukshetra, Haryana based Ram Viranjan has doctorate in art to decorate his credentials and has vast teaching experience to back him.
If Kanhaiya is concerned with social issues then Rajesh speaks through traditional forms and Vishal is enamoured by life in general and the feminine aspect that pervade in particular. Ram’s paintings have a mystical touch.
Preoccupied with social issues Kanhaiya visits and documents the complexities of life in a pictorial format with sometimes daringly unique compositions that challenge the established conventions. His concern of the current issues in the society and the impact on children get translated on to the canvas using contemporary forms. He expects the viewer’s to mull over and come up with solutions. With local elements and bright multi-hued palette his canvases exhibit typical Indian culture and the essence of this land.
Rajesh, on the other hand, speaks through the traditional forms. Pitching into the reservoir of rich pictorial icons and symbols primarily identified with the Sanatan Dharma, he successfully converts them into universally acceptable forms. His drawings exhibit his flair for lines and powerful draftsmanship. From indulging in water colours and painting landscapes with the felicity of an expert before his self-imposed exile, Rajesh has come to employ more creative elements and decorative forms to express his ideas. Young and enthusiastic Aadhi Vishal’s works display his journey in exploring the nuance of life and the feminine aspect embedded therein. He is involved and busy in pursuing the meaning of life and his journey into this is documented in a very fluid manner with symbols and vocabulary he has developed on his own. He is quite successful in articulating his ideas and concepts. Diving into the deep recesses of the subconscious, Aadhi Vishal speaks through metaphors by incorporating the tangible forms. Stylistically surrealistic, he employs decorative elements similar to the miniature paintings.
Ram Viranjan’s imagery is in sync with Aadhi Vishal’s making them look like long lost siblings in the artistic fair. With doctorate in art, Ram obviously infuses refinement in his works and exudes quality. Ram’s mystical forms with emphasis on the feminine element invite and leave the viewer with a pleasant feeling. His draftsmanship is commendable. Neat application of pigment, softness of pastel shades and the astute use of appealing forms like parrots, flowers, and so on collectively accentuate Ram’s maturity. His paintings are pregnant with feminine aspirations.Each of these artists, with independent and individual preoccupations and styles, are on the artistic lane to chart a new identity of their own.
The show is on till January 7, 2009.
CHRONICLERS OF TIMES
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Artists, writers and poets since long have been serious chroniclers of times, and in many ways instrumental in guiding the intellectuals of that era to bring about the required change in the society. There are many who just prefer to enjoy the process of creating an appealing work of art without having to carry the baggage of preaching.
An example of these differing styles can be seen at the exhibition currently on at the Gallery Attic, Panaji. ‘Direct & Discreet’ has Mohan Naik and Wilson together showing their works.
Mohan and Wilson, both alumni of Goa College of Art, work within their own preferred format. Wilson is affected by the immediate happenings in the surroundings and the level of moral degradation. The lack of cordial relations, disregard for the basic ethics and unmitigated greed at the cost of love gets documented on the paper.
Clambering human forms, suffocating crowd and naked bodies together help reinforce the complex state of affairs and naked truth. A mountain of human beings each one trampling the other to get to the apex, male and female indulging in orgies, pathos filled faces and other such symbolic aspects speak by itself.
Wilson’s involvement in tackling the social-political scenario is seen in the works titled ‘The RP 2021 Monster I & II’. By depicting a primitive man carrying a piece of land in his outstretched arms makes an acerbic statement as regards to the draconian development plan that was shoved in the oblivion by the vigilant citizens a couple of months back.
Observing Mohan’s creations, he doesn’t seem to be eager to make an overt statement of any type. He seems to be enjoying the process of creation. The works might then go on to reflect his love for nature, in the midst of which he lives, and the fear of losing it at the altar of industrial development. These reflections of fear is a byproduct that finds it way out through the subconscious.
Mohan revels in enchanting beauty found in the nature. Cows, goats, Shepherds, trees and other typically rural elements dominate his canvas. Influenced by folk and miniature elements, he gives a rustic feel to his canvas. He prefers to employ visual vocabulary that’s primarily Indian. Generally used to working in a larger format, Mohan surprisingly has displayed few of his smaller drawing. He has managed to break free from the stylistic stagnation point he had come to for the last few years.
An unusually fresh approach in this new works exudes a newfound enthusiasm. Mohan has tried experiment a bit by working in the reverse. Scrapping the painted surface to reveal the underlying tint of the canvas with forms of goat, woman, trees and such elements shimmering along, gives his works a special standing.
With over fifty works on display including two sculptural pieces by Wilson, this show deserves a visit.
Artists, writers and poets since long have been serious chroniclers of times, and in many ways instrumental in guiding the intellectuals of that era to bring about the required change in the society. There are many who just prefer to enjoy the process of creating an appealing work of art without having to carry the baggage of preaching.
An example of these differing styles can be seen at the exhibition currently on at the Gallery Attic, Panaji. ‘Direct & Discreet’ has Mohan Naik and Wilson together showing their works.
Mohan and Wilson, both alumni of Goa College of Art, work within their own preferred format. Wilson is affected by the immediate happenings in the surroundings and the level of moral degradation. The lack of cordial relations, disregard for the basic ethics and unmitigated greed at the cost of love gets documented on the paper.
Clambering human forms, suffocating crowd and naked bodies together help reinforce the complex state of affairs and naked truth. A mountain of human beings each one trampling the other to get to the apex, male and female indulging in orgies, pathos filled faces and other such symbolic aspects speak by itself.
Wilson’s involvement in tackling the social-political scenario is seen in the works titled ‘The RP 2021 Monster I & II’. By depicting a primitive man carrying a piece of land in his outstretched arms makes an acerbic statement as regards to the draconian development plan that was shoved in the oblivion by the vigilant citizens a couple of months back.
Observing Mohan’s creations, he doesn’t seem to be eager to make an overt statement of any type. He seems to be enjoying the process of creation. The works might then go on to reflect his love for nature, in the midst of which he lives, and the fear of losing it at the altar of industrial development. These reflections of fear is a byproduct that finds it way out through the subconscious.
Mohan revels in enchanting beauty found in the nature. Cows, goats, Shepherds, trees and other typically rural elements dominate his canvas. Influenced by folk and miniature elements, he gives a rustic feel to his canvas. He prefers to employ visual vocabulary that’s primarily Indian. Generally used to working in a larger format, Mohan surprisingly has displayed few of his smaller drawing. He has managed to break free from the stylistic stagnation point he had come to for the last few years.
An unusually fresh approach in this new works exudes a newfound enthusiasm. Mohan has tried experiment a bit by working in the reverse. Scrapping the painted surface to reveal the underlying tint of the canvas with forms of goat, woman, trees and such elements shimmering along, gives his works a special standing.
With over fifty works on display including two sculptural pieces by Wilson, this show deserves a visit.
The show will be on till January 26.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
PROMISING ARTISTS
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Aira and Sanjiv Mirchandani of Indian Ateliers have put up a show of promising young artists from Poona, Delhi and Varanasi at The International Centre, Goa.
This second edition of ‘Sublime Expressions’ has conceptual and stylistic variety on display. Diversity makes any show visually palatable and this show is no exception. Sanjeev’s selection of artists has always been precise which makes his shows appealing.
Except for Dipti Mohanty, who is a professor of Fine Arts at the Banaras Hindu University, the rest of the artists are either full time artists or are pursuing Masters program. Out of the fourteen creative painters participating in the show Krishna Avatar, Abhijeet Pathak, Anil Soni and Sagar Manandhar, have put up abstracts. Whereas, Dipti Mohanty, Devidas Yewate, Suresh Gulage, Vishal Yadav, Swapnil Srivastava and Ramesh Gujar prefer realism with subtle variations in the intensity and level.
Mainaz Bano, Kalyani Gulage and Ajay Sharma have a slightly altered perception. Working through the subconscious they tap the reservoir of past experiences and observations and create works that house an element of intrigue. R.S.Shakya does some of the most beautiful landscapes. Working in the reverse direction he seem to scrape the painted surface to expose the more subtle tints of the original colours. Thus a translucent quality derived out of this technique adds shimmer and draws attention.
Ajay’s surrealistic works has confluence of spiritual ideas and pragmatism. Currently pursuing MFA degree from the JMI University-Delhi, Ajay displays his angst and his struggle to grapple with the harsh reality called life. Mainaz’s Buddha exude serenity. Anil and Abhijeet’s abstracts need to be seen for the canvases overwhelm the viewers.
Devidas Yewate’s traditional forms from rural Maharashtra painted in bright reds, glowing yellows and earth hues appeal to the senses whereas Suresh’s architectural structures, Sagar’s mountainous terrains of Nepal and Krishna’s architectural abstracts deserve special mention.
Dipti’s depiction of famed Ghats of Benaras, if had been painted in a large format would have done justice to the subject.
Aira and Sanjiv Mirchandani of Indian Ateliers have put up a show of promising young artists from Poona, Delhi and Varanasi at The International Centre, Goa.
This second edition of ‘Sublime Expressions’ has conceptual and stylistic variety on display. Diversity makes any show visually palatable and this show is no exception. Sanjeev’s selection of artists has always been precise which makes his shows appealing.
Except for Dipti Mohanty, who is a professor of Fine Arts at the Banaras Hindu University, the rest of the artists are either full time artists or are pursuing Masters program. Out of the fourteen creative painters participating in the show Krishna Avatar, Abhijeet Pathak, Anil Soni and Sagar Manandhar, have put up abstracts. Whereas, Dipti Mohanty, Devidas Yewate, Suresh Gulage, Vishal Yadav, Swapnil Srivastava and Ramesh Gujar prefer realism with subtle variations in the intensity and level.
Mainaz Bano, Kalyani Gulage and Ajay Sharma have a slightly altered perception. Working through the subconscious they tap the reservoir of past experiences and observations and create works that house an element of intrigue. R.S.Shakya does some of the most beautiful landscapes. Working in the reverse direction he seem to scrape the painted surface to expose the more subtle tints of the original colours. Thus a translucent quality derived out of this technique adds shimmer and draws attention.
Ajay’s surrealistic works has confluence of spiritual ideas and pragmatism. Currently pursuing MFA degree from the JMI University-Delhi, Ajay displays his angst and his struggle to grapple with the harsh reality called life. Mainaz’s Buddha exude serenity. Anil and Abhijeet’s abstracts need to be seen for the canvases overwhelm the viewers.
Devidas Yewate’s traditional forms from rural Maharashtra painted in bright reds, glowing yellows and earth hues appeal to the senses whereas Suresh’s architectural structures, Sagar’s mountainous terrains of Nepal and Krishna’s architectural abstracts deserve special mention.
Dipti’s depiction of famed Ghats of Benaras, if had been painted in a large format would have done justice to the subject.
HIDDEN TALENT ON DISPLAY
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
An exhibition of paintings, sculptures, murals and documented photographs of restoration works is currently on at the Art Gallery of the Goa Kala Academy, Panaji. Shriniwas V. S. Dempo, the Chairman of Dempo Group of Companies, inaugurated this show of the father-son duo S. V. Parab and Kailash S. Parab.
S. V. Parab, trained under the tutelage of international masters, is a well-known name in the complex field of restoration art. A graduate of fine arts from the Goa College of Art, he joined the Directorate of Museum, Panaji as a modeler and worked there for quite many years honing his talent and upgrading his skill in various areas of restoration.
He is a member of internationally reputed associations like IASC and ICCROM. Besides painting and restoring, he is a theatre enthusiast with a degree in theatre art to his credit. A multitalented personality hitherto hidden from the public gaze has finally come out in the open to get, his self, introduced. Better late than never.
He has many of his sculptures sitting in various churches and chapels scattered around Goan land. A bust of Swami Vivekanand and Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore sculpted by S. V. Parab are sitting proudly in the Goa Secretariat building, Porvorim.
Coming from a traditional potter family, Parab has the sculptor’s gene in him. Playing with clay, cement, plaster of paris, fiberglass and other such materials is child’s play for him. His Fiberglass mural is installed at the Gomantak Kshatriya Maratha Samaj Hall, Porvorim. Besides this, he does commissioned Lord Ganesh idols for community associations.
S. V. Parab’s murals are noteworthy for their simplicity and beauty. He doesn’t indulge in highbrow stuff nor does he intend to impress his viewer’s with philosophy, even though they are created out of well thought out ideas. His main aim in creating any art is to please the viewers and educated them about our culture.
Kailash, fresh out of art college, has put up very few of his creations. He exhibits potential and if he puts in consistent effort and dedication, he’ll make a mark of his own. A fan of Claude Monet, Kailash is interested in presenting fresh subjects to his viewers. He prefers to work in Acrylics and talk about social issues like global warming etc. Kailash has a long way to go, however his works are worthy of appreciation.
S. V. Parab is currently totally dedicated to the field of art and does commissioned restoration works along with international experts. He has numerous awards to his credit. Having attended various artist camps, on invitation, he has rich experience and knowledge of the trends, especially in the field of sculpture.
The father-son duo works from their studio at Moira, Bardez, Goa.
An exhibition of paintings, sculptures, murals and documented photographs of restoration works is currently on at the Art Gallery of the Goa Kala Academy, Panaji. Shriniwas V. S. Dempo, the Chairman of Dempo Group of Companies, inaugurated this show of the father-son duo S. V. Parab and Kailash S. Parab.
S. V. Parab, trained under the tutelage of international masters, is a well-known name in the complex field of restoration art. A graduate of fine arts from the Goa College of Art, he joined the Directorate of Museum, Panaji as a modeler and worked there for quite many years honing his talent and upgrading his skill in various areas of restoration.
He is a member of internationally reputed associations like IASC and ICCROM. Besides painting and restoring, he is a theatre enthusiast with a degree in theatre art to his credit. A multitalented personality hitherto hidden from the public gaze has finally come out in the open to get, his self, introduced. Better late than never.
He has many of his sculptures sitting in various churches and chapels scattered around Goan land. A bust of Swami Vivekanand and Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore sculpted by S. V. Parab are sitting proudly in the Goa Secretariat building, Porvorim.
Coming from a traditional potter family, Parab has the sculptor’s gene in him. Playing with clay, cement, plaster of paris, fiberglass and other such materials is child’s play for him. His Fiberglass mural is installed at the Gomantak Kshatriya Maratha Samaj Hall, Porvorim. Besides this, he does commissioned Lord Ganesh idols for community associations.
S. V. Parab’s murals are noteworthy for their simplicity and beauty. He doesn’t indulge in highbrow stuff nor does he intend to impress his viewer’s with philosophy, even though they are created out of well thought out ideas. His main aim in creating any art is to please the viewers and educated them about our culture.
Kailash, fresh out of art college, has put up very few of his creations. He exhibits potential and if he puts in consistent effort and dedication, he’ll make a mark of his own. A fan of Claude Monet, Kailash is interested in presenting fresh subjects to his viewers. He prefers to work in Acrylics and talk about social issues like global warming etc. Kailash has a long way to go, however his works are worthy of appreciation.
S. V. Parab is currently totally dedicated to the field of art and does commissioned restoration works along with international experts. He has numerous awards to his credit. Having attended various artist camps, on invitation, he has rich experience and knowledge of the trends, especially in the field of sculpture.
The father-son duo works from their studio at Moira, Bardez, Goa.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
BACK TO HAND PAINTED PORTRAITS
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Photography and the technological advancement in the field of printing robbed the art of portraiture and the artists the prime position they once enjoyed. Nevertheless, overdose of the above has once again turned the clock backwards. As fate would have it, people have begun to gravitate towards hand painted pictures. That includes portraits.
Department of Art & Culture, Goa had just recently organized a three day ‘Portrait Workshop’ from November 3 to 5 at the Art Gallery of Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji. The workshop that was initially confined to selected, prior registered artists was later on, due to overwhelming response, thrown open for general art enthusiasts who had a flair for art.
Young and dynamic professor from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, Anil Naik was the resource person who conduct the workshop. A well-known artist with expertise in painting portraits and adapt at using varied mediums, Anil conducted live demonstrations that mesmerized the participants. The ease with which he handled various mediums ranging from comfortable oils to malleable dry pastels and extremely volatile and difficult watercolours encouraged the participants to follow suit.
The demonstrations were followed by lectures, slide shows of his works and an interactive session where enlightened the crowd and dispelled whatever little doubts regarding art in general. With keen observation and giving patient hearing to the difficulties of the participating artists, in the art of portraiture, Anil displayed his maturity and dedication in the field of teaching.
The participants got an opportunity to upgrading their skills and benefit from the workshop. The workshop, which is first of its kind in the state, will go a long way in activating interest in art amongst the common man.
At the concluding session of the workshop, the Director, Department of Art & Culture, Goa, Prasad Lolienkar, ensured the audience that he’ll concentrate on promoting visual art along with the other art forms and make an effort to instill interest in the general public of Goa.
Noted theatre personality and senior artist Shridhar Kamat Bambolkar reminded the participants of the contribution Goan artists like Antonio Xavier Trinidade have made in the field of portraiture, besides others in general.
Resource person, Anil Naik praised the participants and told them to continue with the same spirit.
The Department of Art & Culture, Goa under the able leadership of Prasad Loleinkar and support of his active staff is surely doing a commendable job. This writer, through this column, take the liberty to appreciate Sidharth gaitonde, the programe co ordinator of this workshop, and recommends the department to conduct art appreciation courses to create awareness and encourage creative faculties in the citizens. We hope to see many more workshops in the days to come.
Photography and the technological advancement in the field of printing robbed the art of portraiture and the artists the prime position they once enjoyed. Nevertheless, overdose of the above has once again turned the clock backwards. As fate would have it, people have begun to gravitate towards hand painted pictures. That includes portraits.
Department of Art & Culture, Goa had just recently organized a three day ‘Portrait Workshop’ from November 3 to 5 at the Art Gallery of Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji. The workshop that was initially confined to selected, prior registered artists was later on, due to overwhelming response, thrown open for general art enthusiasts who had a flair for art.
Young and dynamic professor from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai, Anil Naik was the resource person who conduct the workshop. A well-known artist with expertise in painting portraits and adapt at using varied mediums, Anil conducted live demonstrations that mesmerized the participants. The ease with which he handled various mediums ranging from comfortable oils to malleable dry pastels and extremely volatile and difficult watercolours encouraged the participants to follow suit.
The demonstrations were followed by lectures, slide shows of his works and an interactive session where enlightened the crowd and dispelled whatever little doubts regarding art in general. With keen observation and giving patient hearing to the difficulties of the participating artists, in the art of portraiture, Anil displayed his maturity and dedication in the field of teaching.
The participants got an opportunity to upgrading their skills and benefit from the workshop. The workshop, which is first of its kind in the state, will go a long way in activating interest in art amongst the common man.
At the concluding session of the workshop, the Director, Department of Art & Culture, Goa, Prasad Lolienkar, ensured the audience that he’ll concentrate on promoting visual art along with the other art forms and make an effort to instill interest in the general public of Goa.
Noted theatre personality and senior artist Shridhar Kamat Bambolkar reminded the participants of the contribution Goan artists like Antonio Xavier Trinidade have made in the field of portraiture, besides others in general.
Resource person, Anil Naik praised the participants and told them to continue with the same spirit.
The Department of Art & Culture, Goa under the able leadership of Prasad Loleinkar and support of his active staff is surely doing a commendable job. This writer, through this column, take the liberty to appreciate Sidharth gaitonde, the programe co ordinator of this workshop, and recommends the department to conduct art appreciation courses to create awareness and encourage creative faculties in the citizens. We hope to see many more workshops in the days to come.
Friday, November 7, 2008
‘BENGALI TALENT ON DISPLAY’
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
‘Gallery Art Chamber’, Calangute is hosting an exhibition of paintings of young masters from West Bengal titled “The Bengal school of art”. This is the third show in the series of exhibitions organized under the ‘Young Masters’ series.
This exhibition has on display promising talent and potential masters on view. Each of the seven artists displays independent creative ideas. Stylistically not completely out of box, however none of them fail to impress on the viewers their quality draftsmanship.
Tapan Das, Subir Dey and Ranit Dutta work around formal concepts and in more traditional style. Whereas, Ashish Mondal, Jiban Biswas, kajal Mondal and Ranadip Mukherjee’s works are zeitgeist.
Ashish, Jiban and Kajal address the issues connected with the modern generation, generation driven by technology, fashion etc. Kajal’s works seem to be an attempt in black humour and plain satire with serious commentary. The viewer is expected to interpret the composition.
Ashish uses very mundane imagery in an intriguing way to evoke awe and complex reaction at the same time. He forces the viewers to get involved in his works. Ashish is either too optimistic or a visionary or downright critical. With science fiction type human beings connected and charged via cables as in ‘If This Could Be Possible’ or ‘Contact To Myself’, Ashish seem to mock at our overt dependence on modern gadgets which has fueled disconnect with human aspects.
Jiban on the contrary juxtapose the modern with the traditional. The two are juxtaposed to highlight the paradox prevailing in the Indian society. The paradox of a modern Nation accommodating the traditional wealth with complete ease. The enviable contradiction called India.
Ranadip’s single work ‘Durga’ on display is bold and matured.
Tapan’s mixed media works of boats and houses and Ranit’s watercolour landscapes and scenes of Culcutta streets, even though executed in a more traditional style call for attention along with Subir’s paintings of sadhus. Subir’s compositions are tight and strokes bold enough to catch the viewers’ attention.
Gallery Art Chamber is doing a commendable job of identifying and promoting promising talent.
‘Gallery Art Chamber’, Calangute is hosting an exhibition of paintings of young masters from West Bengal titled “The Bengal school of art”. This is the third show in the series of exhibitions organized under the ‘Young Masters’ series.
This exhibition has on display promising talent and potential masters on view. Each of the seven artists displays independent creative ideas. Stylistically not completely out of box, however none of them fail to impress on the viewers their quality draftsmanship.
Tapan Das, Subir Dey and Ranit Dutta work around formal concepts and in more traditional style. Whereas, Ashish Mondal, Jiban Biswas, kajal Mondal and Ranadip Mukherjee’s works are zeitgeist.
Ashish, Jiban and Kajal address the issues connected with the modern generation, generation driven by technology, fashion etc. Kajal’s works seem to be an attempt in black humour and plain satire with serious commentary. The viewer is expected to interpret the composition.
Ashish uses very mundane imagery in an intriguing way to evoke awe and complex reaction at the same time. He forces the viewers to get involved in his works. Ashish is either too optimistic or a visionary or downright critical. With science fiction type human beings connected and charged via cables as in ‘If This Could Be Possible’ or ‘Contact To Myself’, Ashish seem to mock at our overt dependence on modern gadgets which has fueled disconnect with human aspects.
Jiban on the contrary juxtapose the modern with the traditional. The two are juxtaposed to highlight the paradox prevailing in the Indian society. The paradox of a modern Nation accommodating the traditional wealth with complete ease. The enviable contradiction called India.
Ranadip’s single work ‘Durga’ on display is bold and matured.
Tapan’s mixed media works of boats and houses and Ranit’s watercolour landscapes and scenes of Culcutta streets, even though executed in a more traditional style call for attention along with Subir’s paintings of sadhus. Subir’s compositions are tight and strokes bold enough to catch the viewers’ attention.
Gallery Art Chamber is doing a commendable job of identifying and promoting promising talent.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
COLOURS FROM HYDERABAD
COLOURS FROM HYDERABAD
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
‘Colors’ Art Gallery from Hyderabad recently organised a four day art camp at the Taj Holiday Village, Goa.
Over twenty prominent artists from across the country came together to share ideas and produce scintillating works of art all inspired by Goa’s scenic beauty and culture.
The camp organised and coordinated by art enthusiasts Nirmal and Damayanti Kuhad had established names like Jyoti Bhatt, Kavita Deuskar, Babu Xavier, Subodh Kerkar and others sharing the studio with the younger lot. This writer had the good fortune of meeting some of the exciting and inspiring artists at the camp.
Ramesh Gorjala, Sachin S. Jaltare, Shyam Bharat Yadav, Bairu Raghuram and Kavita Deuskar show a strong inclination towards traditional topics and prefer to depict the local culture albiet in their own diverse style. Bairu and Kavita prefer to be realistic in rendering with slight stylistic independence and liberty. Whereas, Ramesh's works are extension of his family tradition of illustrating Indian Mythology and other tales.
He employs contemporary technique to the delicate and decorative forms and traditional patterns. Basically from Tirupathi, his favourite form is that of Lord Hanuman which he has managed to add contemporary twist. Having his works in collection across the globe he is having an exhibition planned in Hongkong at the tail end of this month.
Bharat Yadav, at times, prefer to give a surrealistic touch to his works. Mainly working in Acrylics, the near amorphous forms of bulls and cows float on the canvas surface giving the paintings a magical touch. Born and brought up in the midst of these bovine forms, he says is the sole reason for the choice of this subject. He never fails to get fascinated by the gentle cows and rugged bulls.
Sachin's bold and deft strokes add a mystical aura to his seemigly spiritually oriented subjects. More philosophical in approach, Nagpur bred and Hyderabad based Sachin, tries to explore the realm of the subconscious and connect with the superconscious. his works are overwhelming in nature. He'll be showing this month in a group exhibition at London.
Babu Xavier, a Mario Miranda discovery, is a veteran in a way with over thirty solo shows to his credit. This science student, hailing from Kerala, has a huge fan following and collectors out to grab his works. He does make some political statements through his paintings. Having dabbled in varied medium and surface, his paintings on acrylic sheets have a unique standing.
All five Goan artists Subodh Kerkar, Harshada Kerkar, Santosh Morajkar, Chaitali Morajkar and Manguirish Radadhyax, did justice to their reputation with commendable works.
The other artists who lend their brush to 'Colors' were Chippa Sudhakar, G. Subramanyam, J. M. S. Mani, Jyoti Bhatt, K. Srinivasa Chari, Laxman Aelay, Masuram Ravikanth, Pradeep Puthoor, Sajid Bin Amar and Shymal Mukerjee.
Published in "The Navhind Times" in the month of October 08.
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
‘Colors’ Art Gallery from Hyderabad recently organised a four day art camp at the Taj Holiday Village, Goa.
Over twenty prominent artists from across the country came together to share ideas and produce scintillating works of art all inspired by Goa’s scenic beauty and culture.
The camp organised and coordinated by art enthusiasts Nirmal and Damayanti Kuhad had established names like Jyoti Bhatt, Kavita Deuskar, Babu Xavier, Subodh Kerkar and others sharing the studio with the younger lot. This writer had the good fortune of meeting some of the exciting and inspiring artists at the camp.
Ramesh Gorjala, Sachin S. Jaltare, Shyam Bharat Yadav, Bairu Raghuram and Kavita Deuskar show a strong inclination towards traditional topics and prefer to depict the local culture albiet in their own diverse style. Bairu and Kavita prefer to be realistic in rendering with slight stylistic independence and liberty. Whereas, Ramesh's works are extension of his family tradition of illustrating Indian Mythology and other tales.
He employs contemporary technique to the delicate and decorative forms and traditional patterns. Basically from Tirupathi, his favourite form is that of Lord Hanuman which he has managed to add contemporary twist. Having his works in collection across the globe he is having an exhibition planned in Hongkong at the tail end of this month.
Bharat Yadav, at times, prefer to give a surrealistic touch to his works. Mainly working in Acrylics, the near amorphous forms of bulls and cows float on the canvas surface giving the paintings a magical touch. Born and brought up in the midst of these bovine forms, he says is the sole reason for the choice of this subject. He never fails to get fascinated by the gentle cows and rugged bulls.
Sachin's bold and deft strokes add a mystical aura to his seemigly spiritually oriented subjects. More philosophical in approach, Nagpur bred and Hyderabad based Sachin, tries to explore the realm of the subconscious and connect with the superconscious. his works are overwhelming in nature. He'll be showing this month in a group exhibition at London.
Babu Xavier, a Mario Miranda discovery, is a veteran in a way with over thirty solo shows to his credit. This science student, hailing from Kerala, has a huge fan following and collectors out to grab his works. He does make some political statements through his paintings. Having dabbled in varied medium and surface, his paintings on acrylic sheets have a unique standing.
All five Goan artists Subodh Kerkar, Harshada Kerkar, Santosh Morajkar, Chaitali Morajkar and Manguirish Radadhyax, did justice to their reputation with commendable works.
The other artists who lend their brush to 'Colors' were Chippa Sudhakar, G. Subramanyam, J. M. S. Mani, Jyoti Bhatt, K. Srinivasa Chari, Laxman Aelay, Masuram Ravikanth, Pradeep Puthoor, Sajid Bin Amar and Shymal Mukerjee.
Published in "The Navhind Times" in the month of October 08.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
MONSOON MAGIC
MONSOON MAGIC
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Monsoon season, since long, has been a source of inspiration to the people on the creative side of the spectrum. Poets, painters, writers, singers, composers and the rest have waxed eloquent about the season. This is the season when the parched earth quenches its thirst and facilitates growth of green foliage and sooth the environment.
The Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, under the able Director, Prasad Lolienkar, put up an unique project this time of the year by organizing “Monsoon Expression” in mid-August. Differing creative genre worked in tandem to simultaneously produce a palpable orchestra of words, notes, tunes, paint, etc.
This weekend event, organized in Kala Academy complex, Goa, was a big hit with the audience. Sizable number of visitors was seen enjoying event. The event had a festive look with various creative personalities enlivening the atmosphere by throwing up their ideas and expressive creations.
Poetry reading session had a mixture of romantic to socio-political issues touched upon. If Fernandes touched the listeners with his acerbic lines Naguesh Karmali enthralled the audience with his simple yet touching poem. Vishnu Surya Wagh, Nutan Sakhardande, Leena Pednekar, Gopalrao Mayenkar were few of the others amongst the lot who presented their poems.
Vasantrao Khadnekar, Balkrishna Marathe, Aarti Nayak, Balkrishna Kelkar, Shashank Maktedar, Shakuntala Bharne, Shilpa Duble, Pravin Gaonkar, Nilesh Shinde and others presented their vocal recital. The veteran singer Dr. Alkatai Marulkar capped the last session of the festival with her soulful rendition.
Yogesh Hirve, Chote Rehmat Khan and Yogiraj Borkar had sitar recital whereas, Sachika Almeida, Sawni Hegde and Sapna Naik presented a dance performance.
An exhibition of paintings had on display works of veterans and seniors along with the upcoming artists from all over Goa. The likes of Sadguru Chendvankar, Hamid Farukhi, Nirupa Naik, Harshada Kerkar, Sridhar Kamat Bambolkar, Mohan Mayenkar and others put up their works.
Along side, the poetry reading session, dance and music performance, in the quiet corner room in the complex were contemporary Goan artists working their way, expressing their feeling about the monsoon season, with brush and paint on the canvas. Few of the artists like Sridhar Kamat Bambolkar, Willy Goes, Harshada Kerkar and Vijay Bhandari painted along with the performing artists giving the audience an experience in creative fusion of differing genres.
The department’s efforts gave the artists a platform to present their artistic streak and talent. This sort of events can be fine tuned and marketed to attract tourists and connoisseurs from outside the State, including the ones from across the globe.
It was a rare occasion to see the staff and director of a government department take it as a personal event and work together with a hands-on approach.
The show was co-ordinated by Sidharth Gaitonde.
Published in ‘The Navhind Times’ September 08.
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Monsoon season, since long, has been a source of inspiration to the people on the creative side of the spectrum. Poets, painters, writers, singers, composers and the rest have waxed eloquent about the season. This is the season when the parched earth quenches its thirst and facilitates growth of green foliage and sooth the environment.
The Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, under the able Director, Prasad Lolienkar, put up an unique project this time of the year by organizing “Monsoon Expression” in mid-August. Differing creative genre worked in tandem to simultaneously produce a palpable orchestra of words, notes, tunes, paint, etc.
This weekend event, organized in Kala Academy complex, Goa, was a big hit with the audience. Sizable number of visitors was seen enjoying event. The event had a festive look with various creative personalities enlivening the atmosphere by throwing up their ideas and expressive creations.
Poetry reading session had a mixture of romantic to socio-political issues touched upon. If Fernandes touched the listeners with his acerbic lines Naguesh Karmali enthralled the audience with his simple yet touching poem. Vishnu Surya Wagh, Nutan Sakhardande, Leena Pednekar, Gopalrao Mayenkar were few of the others amongst the lot who presented their poems.
Vasantrao Khadnekar, Balkrishna Marathe, Aarti Nayak, Balkrishna Kelkar, Shashank Maktedar, Shakuntala Bharne, Shilpa Duble, Pravin Gaonkar, Nilesh Shinde and others presented their vocal recital. The veteran singer Dr. Alkatai Marulkar capped the last session of the festival with her soulful rendition.
Yogesh Hirve, Chote Rehmat Khan and Yogiraj Borkar had sitar recital whereas, Sachika Almeida, Sawni Hegde and Sapna Naik presented a dance performance.
An exhibition of paintings had on display works of veterans and seniors along with the upcoming artists from all over Goa. The likes of Sadguru Chendvankar, Hamid Farukhi, Nirupa Naik, Harshada Kerkar, Sridhar Kamat Bambolkar, Mohan Mayenkar and others put up their works.
Along side, the poetry reading session, dance and music performance, in the quiet corner room in the complex were contemporary Goan artists working their way, expressing their feeling about the monsoon season, with brush and paint on the canvas. Few of the artists like Sridhar Kamat Bambolkar, Willy Goes, Harshada Kerkar and Vijay Bhandari painted along with the performing artists giving the audience an experience in creative fusion of differing genres.
The department’s efforts gave the artists a platform to present their artistic streak and talent. This sort of events can be fine tuned and marketed to attract tourists and connoisseurs from outside the State, including the ones from across the globe.
It was a rare occasion to see the staff and director of a government department take it as a personal event and work together with a hands-on approach.
The show was co-ordinated by Sidharth Gaitonde.
Published in ‘The Navhind Times’ September 08.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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