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.
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