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Appasaheb Ganiger
NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Appasaheb Ganiger from Bengaluru, Karnataka is having his
second solo show at the Art Gallery of Kala Academy – Goa. Organized with the
support of Kannada & Culture Department from Bengaluru, the gallery is
filled with large sized realistic paintings depicting the heritage structures
and local life of Karnataka.
All twenty works are overwhelming with details at several
places drawing ones attention. Currently engaged in capturing the architectural
wealth and socio-cultural aspects of Karnataka, Apaasaheb has produced several
works that gives an overview of the state. His understanding of human figure
and the ability to capture its nuance is appreciable. ‘Water Carrier Boy’,
executed in watercolours, is a case in point. Or for that matter, the work
titled ‘Ox Cart’ displays his capability to paint animal forms from a difficult
angle. These works exhibit his sensitivity towards the local rural society and
their way of life.
‘Vittal Temple – Hampi’ is given a lively feel by incorporating
human figures against the aesthetically vibrant yet mute stone structure.
Appasaheb’s passion is palpable. Six of his paintings are large and executed in
acrylics on canvas. Not restricting to any single medium, he is bold enough to
experiment with different pigments and surface as well.
‘Mantapa Hampi’ is another commendable work that is an
example in structured composition and apt application of colours. Each of his
paintings ask for a dialogue and engage the viewers.
Currently teaching art at the Government Junior College,
Nelamangala, Bengaluru, Appasaheb did his Art Master before completing his post
graduation from the Mysore University. He has received several awards that
include an honorary award as the best artist from the Karnataka Lalit Kala
Academi, Bengaluru. Besides this, he has been a part of over fifteen group
shows that were organized in Cochin, Kerala; Belgaum, Karnataka; New Delhi and
other places.
He had a solo show at the famed Karnataka Chitrakal
Parishath, Bengaluru. He has participated in various Art Camps and his works
are in private and institutional collection such as Kannada and Culture,
Bengaluru; Government Museum, Gadag; Karnataka Lalit Kala Academi, Bengaluru
and others.
The show will be on
till May 9, 2017.
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