‘INCEPTION’
‘Inception’ is an exhibition curated by Vidhya Chowgule Vernekar
and Sandeep Murgaonkar where they intended to bring forth the expressions of a
contemporary India through works of art.
Having vast experience of running a significantly impressive
gallery, Vidhya and Sandeep have undoubtedly done a commendable job of picking
up curious mix of painters and sculptors who collectively invite an inquisitive
gaze.
Nine vivacious and extremely creative artists that include
Aadhi Vishal, Aparna Khaunte, Babu Xavier, Francis De Sousa, Snehalata Prasad,
Sonia Rodrigues Sabharwal, Thota Laxminarayana, Vasudev Shetye and Verodina De
Sousa have been practicing art since long. Long enough to create works that
exhibit maturity and exude quality.
Aadhi paints transmuted forms with subtle feminine touch
reflecting the emotional aspect of human existence whilst Francis paints
mundane subjects with seemingly casual forms. However, he intends to play with
compositional variety and experiment with pigment at hand. Verodina’s
sculptural pieces, which are again depicting daily life scenario, evoke loving
response.
Thota Laxminarayana’s
line work inlaid with bright hue running behind the protagonists as a
repetitive pattern infuses an illustrative feel. Yet, his works have a
contemporary touch that is rooted in the native soil. Aparna’s ceramic pieces
draw ones positive attention.
Xavier’s multihued elephant forms transport the viewers to
experiencing childhood quilts neatly patterned to keep the onlooker engaged as
well as deliver pleasurable experience. Vasudev’s subtle mix of realism and
abstraction collectively adds value to his work that usually has a form or two
acting as the central figure. The background in his work merges with the
figures to create a cohesive composition.
Sonia and Snehalata are the other two who had displayed
their works at the current show that showed at the ‘Bottlejack Bistro &
Bar’ on 21st and 22nd September, 2019.
