“The Art of Now” An Exhibition of Paintings by 4 contemporary artists in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

 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:13^th to 19^th 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