NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Karishma is showing her drawings at the Art Gallery that is a part of famed ‘Ancestral Goa’ at Loutolim.
Maendra, a commercial art graduate from the Goa College of Art, Altinho, encouraged his daughter’s interest in art and guided her during the course. Pursuing her education in applied art from the Goa College of Art, Altinho, Karishma showed signs of creative abilities and artistic leaning from the high school years.
Having won several awards during the course, she got motivated to hone her skills and refine her creative output. Observing her father, Maendra, brain behind the famed ‘Ancestral Goa’, a mini Goa that exhibits Goan Art, Culture and Environment, Karishma feels motivated to carry on and be of utility to the society.
Socially conscious, she opened her show in the presence of children from the slums. Having started an informal social service unit named ‘Circle of Hope’, Karishma intends to build on it and reach every underprivileged person in the society.
‘I want to bring hope and reasonable level of comfort in their life,’ say Karishma in a emotionally charged voice. The proceeds from the sale will go to ‘Circle of Hope’ and help serve her noble purpose.
Having put up twenty-one works to mark her entry into the twenty-firsts year, Karishma’s ink and acrylics paintings are an example in neat stylization and composition.
Influenced by folk art and raw element in such art forms, Karishma has successfully adopted this character in her works. Mainly focusing on Goan life that includes aristocrat woman in her royal pomp, fisherwoman with the catch, and she has covered several other aspects.
Few of her religion-influenced works stand out for their uniqueness and secular approach. Christ as Lord Krishna, and Mother Mary full of compassion are few of the works that leave an impression.
Mosaic and stained glass elements are visible at times with lyrical but sure lines delineating every form and collectively building a composite whole. Apt hues and application adds interest and appeal.
Karishma has participated in several group shows and recently won an award at Goan Shutterbugs' Capture the Emotions Photo Contest.
The show was on till March 10, 2014.
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