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.
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