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Artist: Amitabh Ashesh |
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Banoo Batliboi- A self-taught paper artist. She works with old, often abandoned books, re-imagining them into amazing paper sculptures that she brings to life using precision folding (rather than cutting or sticking).
Gitanjali Das -A rare female artist in Oriya Pattachitra, and a student of the master artist Arjun Maharana. Gitanjali paints on silk fabric and on palm leaves, telling stories of gods and goddesses, forests and nature, in exquisitely intricate detail. Painted with fine brushes that are almost nib-like, and natural pigments made from ground minerals, each exceptional artwork can take several months to complete, and is both a testament to the artist’s skill and a true labour of love.
Hardev Chauhan's work explores the societal impact of agriculture, capturing the delicate balance between the natural world and human intervention through painting on subjects like cotton, cloth, wheat, maize, and groundnut.
It’s unclear as to whether Einstein was talking about a political or scientific revolution, but it is evident that art and breaking away are intermingled at the core.
Method is an introspective and “extrospective” approach to art and the world in which it currently exists. By acknowledging that limitlessness is an inherent characteristic of creativity,
we fall beyond the domain of predetermined outcomes not only as artists but as a community.
In doing so, we transpose and expand with the movement of art. This cultivates collaboration and experimentation for the purpose of expression as well as discovery.
Method has galleries in Mumbai & New Delhi.
Date: 24th May – 22nd June, 2025
Characterised by "gentle" characteristics and western education the rise of Bhadralok in the 19th century reflected changes in the nature of Bengali identity and subjectively. The colonial experience led to concern of Bengal elite to define for themselves a social class that would delineate their nobility and shape a new code of acceptance.
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Artist - Pintu Paul |
The "Babu" were associated with this new class of Bengalis eager to adopt Western manners and learn that they formed the bulk the workforce needed the cosmopolitan enclave of Calcutta Babumoshai enjoyed a style of life in common and was conscious of Its existence as a class organised to further its ends. The prototype Babu was one whose attire was a variety of English and Indian, claiming to be taught English and flaunting his status in society.
The title "Babumoshai was added as a prefix or suffix to a person's name to recognize (wealthy) Indians who had provided service and assistance to the British in establishing their commercial and political base in India. Raja Nabakrishna Deb of Sobhabazar Rajbari was first known 'Babu' from Calcutta. The rise of Bengali Babu(or Babumoshai) as a social class was mainly due to trade and Enterprise in British colonial Bengal.
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BABUMOSHAI IN LONG DRIVE |
Post 1857, we witnessed a change in the way these Babus were represented in popular domains. The young Bengali babu was presented as a cartoon character, a ridiculous fusion of East and West, wearing a Dhoti, coat and hat, wearing a monocle, carrying an umbrella and smoking a cigar. I tried to depict their lifestyle in this exhibition.
Born in Kolhapur, India, in 1991, Kapil is a young master artist whose work explores the intersections of identity, memory, and human experience through pencil, charcoal, acrylic, and oil color. His series, STIMULATION, delves into the raw truth of egotism, drawing inspiration from the intricate sculptures of the Khidrapur temple in Shirol Taluka, near his village. Kapil believes nudity is in the mind of the beholder, and through the nude human form adorned with animal masks, he probes the depths of sensuality, sexuality, and the evocative essence of the female. These masks, embodying animal behaviors veiled by human faces, reveal primal instincts beneath our exteriors. His process is intuitive yet deliberate, beginning with expressive sketches that evolve into vibrant, textured paintings pulsing with lines, colors, rhythm, and desire. Each artwork is a discovery, a question, and an invitation to see the body as a profound source of connection. Rooted in Indian cultural heritage, Kapil’s art builds bridges between perspectives, celebrating the sensual as a universal language.
The predominantly artist audience, gallery members and collectors intermingled with the artworks. Tathi Premchand is well known for the prolific social and cultural research that informs his art, most notably for his works which explores the destruction of green spaces. The exhibition begins indoors, under the eaves of the gallery where visitors can view pdf montage, simultaneously broadcast stories told by the exhibition’s nine interviewees. Snippets of individual histories intermingle with one another and then, windswept, fade into the very landscape of Viraj Naik’s etchings. In Vasudev Shetye’s Yin Yang two female figures stand apart from each other looking at the viewer. The viewer’s gaze travels first to the left, where a traditional Goan woman stands in a pretty red dress, a hand fan, wearing a small crucifix pendant on a chain. The figure that stands next to her is masked, unsightly with sharp teeth, wearing an armature that is soiled and dirty from use. The figure on the left is a well groomed person who embodies etiquette and sophistication while the figure on the right is a rebel.
The narrative, never didactic, evolves as you focus on a particular work. Past merges with the present through Nilesh Shilkar’s deft handling of expressionist color and sculptural forms. He is an abstract artist whose merge of form and content is a tour de force. Ratnadeep Adivrekar’s Cross-stitch (F12 = -F21) Opposites are two perspectives of the same situation. Warhol’s Batman Dracula pits the Caped Crusader against the vampiric Transylvanian count of legend, the millionaire vigilante who seems to fear nothing but bats against the immortal. If Prashant Salvi can recall the animal in a person, he can also bring out the “humanity” of animals. In addition to his own, touching nature study, in an uncharacteristic fluency. It is rare to see a modern painter of animals unconcerned with their symbolism and marveling instead in their sheer physical presence. Questioned about the erotic potential of his subject matter, he responds that “the paintings that really excite me have an erotic element irrespective of subject matter.” As with earlier work, we are flying, floating, or dreaming through hyperconsciousness or maybe all of these at once. References to explosions, ecstasy, are well established elements of Kapil Alaskar’s vocabulary, as is his ability to deliver this iconography with masterful, exquisite clarity. The surface of the painting is a statement in itself– his signature The process of creation holds as much value as the result.
Transcending the early influence of European Abstract Expressionism, KT Shivaprasad explores the relationships between reality and illusion Shivaprasad painted a series of female nudes and later, portraits of villagers in natural environs, which soon became more abstract than figurative .inspired by the great British modernist Lucien Freud his work has won national and international acclaim. Even in the most unexpected encounters with the beautiful, however, there coexists some component of déjà vu or strange familiarity. To call that experience universal or transcendent performs a ritual act of devotion. It protects the preciousness of one’s beauty experience in a shell of coherence. I think there are strong arguments for beauty’s historical and cultural breadth based in our neural and biologically evolved relation to the world, but arguments for artistic practices built on that foundation often flatten the peculiar and specific details that give artworks their life. The universalizing description also overlooks the work’s character as a rhetorical object, subject to unanticipated uses within the culture. It draws people toward clichés and reductive stereotypes that are then rationalized as truths and archetypes. The exhibition concludes on 26th May you can view the works on Nippon Gallery’s website thereafter.
Nippon Gallery
30/32, 2nd Floor, Deval Chambers, Nanabhai Lane,
Flora Fountain Fort, Mumbai -400001 Maharashtra – India – Plant Earth
Tuesday – Saturday,
3.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Maitrry P Shah, an award-winning and internationally recognized contemporary Indian artist, has captivated audiences with her expressive and imaginative paintings. With a deeply contemporary style, she has carved a niche for herself in the art world. Born on April 11, 1987, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
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Artist: Maitrry P Shah |
Maitrry's artistic journey began during her studies, as she started creating paintings and participating in various art competitions. At the tender age of 12, she received her first international accolade, the "Silver Medal," in the 10th Kanagawa Biennial World Art Competition held in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan in 1999. This early recognition cemented her passion for art and marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that continues to this day.In 2013, Maitrry's journey took her to the United States, where she visited esteemed art galleries such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington, MoMA in New York, and the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte. Inspired by these experiences, she began showcasing her artwork through 3 solo and 43 group exhibitions in leading art galleries all over India and abroad.
She presented her work in art galleries at Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Jaipur, Bhilwara-Rajasthan, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Manipal, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mauritius, Warsaw-Poland etc, her works are in collection of many reputed art collectors and art institutions of national and international reputation on a global level.
Her paintings found their place in numerous national and international art exhibitions, earning her three international awards, including ten gold medals, two silver medals, and one silver crown in national competitions, as well as six state-level awards and certifications. Maitrry got an honorable doctorate Degree in Fine arts from IEMS University.
Maitrry is renowned for her expressive paintings, which she creates using various mediums such as oil, acrylic, oil pastels, and mixed media. Her artistic style is deeply contemporary, and her work resonates with human emotions, particularly those of women. Love, happiness, despair, and sadness are among the emotions vividly portrayed in her artwork, which is often described as soul-touching.
“Within”
Solo Show by Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah 20th to 25th May 2025,11am to 7pm
VENUE: Nehru Centre Art Gallery
Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018
Contact: +91 98254 42287
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The MANDAPO is inviting
BOND BY HOPE
An Exhibition of Prints by
Chinnarao Degala /Atharva Sagavekar / G Rahul
Exhibition on view till 15 May to 14 June 2025 .
Monday to Saturday 11 am
to 7pm. andapocollab@gmai.com
6,2 ND FLOOR,SANE BUILDING, 30/32,(DEVAL CHAMBERS),NANABHAI LANE,HUTAMA CHOWK(FLORA FOUNTAIN),FORT,MUMBAI - 400001
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Artist: Alka Rode |
Bringing a distinct artistic experience to viewers and art lovers alike, artist Alka Rode presents ‘Thread Story’ – a unique exhibition of fabric-based compositions. A graphic designer and artist based in Pune, Alka has moved beyond conventional mediums to create a unique visual language using pieces of fabric and running stitches. Her work stands apart in both concept and form. The central strength of this exhibition lies in the clarity and depth of its theme. The essence of womanhood is at the heart of her work — portrayed in diverse forms, from divine to contemporary. These interpretations are visually captivating.
The exhibition also includes abstract compositions, where the careful selection of fabric, textures, and color combinations reflect her design sensibility and experience. By connecting fragments with running stitches, she has created an expressive series where each artwork becomes a composition, a conversation, or a story. These threads carry meaning and seem to establish a dialogue with the viewer. Her thoughtful use of design principles and bold yet balanced arrangements make this exhibition both visually striking and thought-provoking.
The exhibition is not only aesthetically rich but also significant as an exploration of new paths in visual expression. Art lovers and media are warmly invited to experience it. Alka is a professional artist with a focus on creating narrative artworks. She has formal education in G.D. Art, Art Teacher Diploma, and an M.A. in Fine Arts. She also runs her own art gallery. Notably, she is also active as an Urban Sketcher.
This show will be inaugurated on 13th May 2025 at 4pm by distinguished Design Educator and Calligrapher Hon. Dr. Santosh Kshirsagar former Dean of J.J. institute of Applied of Art, Mumbai
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From: 13th to 19th May 2025 “THREAD STORIES”
Second Edition -Solo Show of artworks by eminent artist Alka Rode
VENUE
Jehangir Art Gallery,161-B, M. G. Road
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 /Timing: 11am to 7pmContact: +91 8888663088, +91 9011081215
www.alkarode.in
SAAHAS ART FOUNDATION (SAF) is a non-profit organization that was established in 2018 by Mrs. Jyoti Chordia and Mr. Anand Chordia in the city of lakes “Udaipur”, Rajasthan. The foundation has two primary purposes: promoting traditional art culture and supporting animal care/ social welfare.
The organization aims to connect and engage art lovers, beginners, curators, collectors, and art professionals. This fosters a vibrant and supportive art community while preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of traditional art forms.
In addition to its focus on art, SAF also recognizes the importance of compassion and empathy towards all living beings. They channel their efforts to assist animal welfare organizations and projects that provide care, protection, and support to animals in need. Furthermore, the foundation extends its support to various social welfare causes. They aim to provide assistance to the underprivileged and vulnerable members of society, including those who require basic necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and education.
ROSY GUNITI
Artist by passion and profession. Have pursued my master’s degree in biotechnology and then taken up career in science but finally gave all that up to listen to my inner voice. My definition of art is me connecting to my soul and happiness. Colors reminds me of the various shades life has to offer. Being an artist , and an art educator has always given me immense joy in connecting to the nature and also to the various people around the world. Have been exploring in all mediums for the past few years. Canvas and acrylics are something closer to my heart and adding a touch of feel with textures gives me immense joy. Art gives freedom to the soul.
RRITU GOEL
RrituGoel is a contemporary & abstract artist who has been showcasing her work for the past 20 years across India in both group and solo exhibitions at prestigious venues. Her artistic style blends contemporary and abstract forms, with a distinct focus on Indian Mythology.
Through her vibrant and evocative artworks, Rritu explores and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of India, offering a modern interpretation of traditional tales and themes. Her unique approach has garnered her recognition and admiration in the Indian art scene, making her a notable figure in contemporary art circles.
Almost every painting by Rritu is processed from what she has seen, felt and imagined during meditation and she loves to take her ideas out on the canvas in an abstract form. She creates endless varieties of contrasts and vibrant interactions on canvases with gloss and matte combined finishes. For her, art would always mean an inquisitive work in which one can find both solace and solitude.
Rritu intends to radiate positivity, happiness and calmness through her paintings and would like to make one feel at peace just by viewing them.
JYOTI CHORDIA
An honest pursuit to spread my wings n fly high
To reach out to the rainbow in the sky
And color lives, yours n mine…
A lover of bright colors even before I ever took a brush in my hand. I can't seem to have enough of colors around me. It's all about splashes of yellow, orange, red, black n blue... All the colors that make me happy, make me feel I want to dance and sing for the sheer joy of it. As long as I can remember, I have always loved to create with my hands. Basically a self-taught artist, I nevertheless learnt a few tricks from some of my esteemed teachers every once in a while. Their blessings have helped me reach where I am today. But I have no doubts that I have a long way to go before I feel completely satisfied...before I reach that level where I shall find utter bliss!! But till then, I wield my brush n knives, squeeze out brightest of the bright colors& darkest of the dark colors to continue painting stories on the canvas......for ever n ever.
To sum up all the above in two words, it describes me. JYOTI CHORDIA. Born in 1975, and having spent many years in different states of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, USA and now in Udaipur, Rajasthan, I strive to live up to the beauty of all these places I have been in. My paintings are a part of me. Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy creating them. THE IDEA BEHIND MY WORK - The object of my paintings is not to focus on one central character or idea. The point is to take the whole painting as a complete ONE. The lines connect the one to one and flow in never ending circles or aimlessly moving around n out to show interdependency…in harmony n chaos….
My paintings are often darker in comparison to the work of other artists, often bordering in black.. The sharp contrast is deliberate to show the stark difference of stillness and continuity. The fluidity depicted show my need to connect with my feelings. They give me a sense of purpose, a sense of urgency to find myself….. and to loose myself. I leave it up to the onlooker to connect with the lines and feel the flow of emotions it invokes!!
ITEE JAIN
Itee Jain is an MBA from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune. She is an IT professional but an artist by heart. She loves expressing herself with paints and brushes. She loves painting nature and has been exploring watercolors and acrylic medium. Her journey as an artist began just a decade back. She has great aesthetic and hue senses. She is a self-taught artist and started her learning and exploring fine art field in the year 2014.Initially, she was more inclined towards watercolor medium, later moved her style to acrylic. She has been exploring impressionism style, which combines pointillism and mosaic. Impressionism, this technique imperfect, and unblended brush strokes creating formation. But the beauty of impressionism lies in imperfection only. Claud Monet has been a great inspiration for her work. With her art, she wants to make this form more accessible and natural. She tries to capture the fleeting qualities of light, color and atmosphere as well as the emerging psychological principles concerning human consciousness. The unfinished look completes her artwork.The idea behind her work is to make the art lover more conscious towards nature and surroundings, to see around the world in a different way.
Press Release
From:13th to 19th May 2025
“The Art of Now”
An Exhibition of Paintings by
RRITU GOEL, ROSY GUNITI, JYOTI CHORDIA,
ITEE JAIN
VENUE:
Nehru Centre Art Gallery
AC Gallery, Dr. Annie Besant Road
Worli, Mumbai 400 018
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 9460490051