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.
