Jehangir sees a new season of art shows.
A Bengali art inheritance from the Rabi Art Gallery, founded by Rabi Paul. Currently managed by Somnatha Paul, I am here with the man who has a collection of painting which are varied and have a long history to share. He shares his vision with Mr. Tagore, he has a strong personality and has done more than 5 – 6 shows a year. He chose Jehangir Art Gallery, since it has a ready market and a good reputation. He explains why it is important for today’s art collectors to ensure they get the correct audience.
From a village near Gulbarga, were R. Biradar Halvi and Nijalingappa B who have put up a show which consist of abstract and village scenes. They have a history of working with S M Pandit a renowned artist who had made many master pieces. The abstracts use a color theory and color palate which describes one’s mood, personality and the one that complements the ambience.
Artist Ravi Lole, has a unique concept of the 5 elements or the Pancha Tatva that bring life or form a life. These elements form a unique concept of life, the art showcases the life forms in the shape of Jal, Agni, Prithvi, Vayu and Akash these have been balance of human body and yoga.
Artist Amritraj, explains his vision as a Buddha in calmness, as Buddha’s Tirthankara and many moments in life of Buddha along with a few Ganesha paintings. He has put his efforts in puppets from Rajasthan and explains how he found a puppet lying distorted and he restored the same and then though of making these lovely paintings to help us recollect when we saw these puppets at circus’s or handloom exhibitions.
Artist Sunil Manthan explains his life story in a haystacks paintings promoting agriculture and the farmers prospective. Having emotions of his own grandfather as a farmer and will have the zeal to paint realistic haystacks, cows, bicycles and farming landscapes. Artist Sunil has done more then 12 shows all across India and now aims at making haystacks as a signature paintings.