MAITHILI Paintings Exhibition By Five Women Artists @ Art Entrance Gallery
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From: Monday, 27th November to Sunday, 10th December 2023
“MAITHILI”
An Exhibition of Paintings
By Women Artists – Pratibha Wagh, Jyotsna Sonavane, Rekha Bhiwandikar, Mita Vora, Paneri Bhiva Punekar
Venue:
Art Entrance Gallery
Army & Navy Building, M G Road,
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai – 400001
Timing: 10am to 8pm
Contact: +91 9820128651
Kala Ghoda Association Presents ‘Maithili’ Exhibition Celebrating Women Artists
This show was inaugurated on 27th November 2023 by Brinda Miller(KGA Chairperson & an eminent artist)
The exhibition features the works of five talented women artists: Pratibha Wagh, Jyotsna Sonavane, Rekha Bhiwandikar, Mita Vora, Paneri Bhiva Punekar. Each artist brings a unique perspective and style to the showcase, making it a diverse and vibrant collection.
The show is curated by Varsha Karale
Pratibha Wagh’s Enchanting Canvases
An artist of any discipline first sees the idea manifest in his mind and then begins his expression of it. Mrs. Pratibha Wagh celebrates nature in her mind before giving it a form to be enjoyed by its beholders. Her paintings of nature are resplendent with the rich influences of Madhubani, Chitrakathi and Indian miniature paintings. The resultant style inherently demands a rather difficult merger of detailing and precision while the size of her canvas doesn’t allow her the liberty of being artistically vague, it does insist upon sharp precision of strokes that are at once bold and light. Mrs. Wagh manages this tightrope walk with consummate ease. Her paintings give you a distinctly joyous experience of a dreamlike state, and their old world. The message in her paintings is loud and clear. Unless man loves and respects nature, he has no right to its beauty and benevolence.
Jyotsna Sonavane: A Journey Inward
Jyotsna Sonavane describes her artistic journey as an inward exploration for outward expressions. Her abstract language of lines and colors captures the evolving compositions that gain new meanings over time. Inspired by nature, Sonavane’s paintings mimic the organic beauty of stone, petrified wood, and flowing rainwater. The emotional depth of her work is conveyed through the movement of brushwork and layered colors, creating a rich history within each piece.
Rekha Bhivandikar: Exploring Memories Through Art
Rekha Bhivandikar, a contemporary artist, presents ‘Memories,’ an exhibition that reflects her deep admiration for memories. Having grown up in a small village, Wada, Bhivandikar’s journey as a commercial artist includes 26 group exhibitions throughout India. Her recent focus involves exploring the similarities and differences between Maharashtra Lok Kala-Warli and Bihar-Madhubani, creating a fusion of these traditional art forms.
Mita Vora: Passionate Tigers on Canvas
Mita Vora’s art is centered around the majestic tiger, symbolizing physical strength, vitality, and health. Through the use of ink and palette knife on canvas, Vora skillfully brings these powerful creatures to life. Her commendable and brilliant style involves a universal mix of raw and bold layers of colors, reflecting subtle values and positive attributes associated with the tiger.
Paneri Bhiva Punekar: Transcendence of Banaras
Paneri Bhiva Punekar’s series, ‘Transcendence of Banaras,’ is a thematic conceptualization of the religious sanctity, glory, and divine fervor associated with the holy city of Varanasi. Using poster colors on paper in her unique style, Punekar’s works artistically adorn various pieces with ethnic and exquisite hues, capturing the spirituality prevalent in the temples, shrines, and continuous chanting at the Ghats.
The ‘Maithili’ exhibition is a celebration of the divine energy inherent in women, transferred onto rich, vibrant canvases that aim to invoke the same energy in the viewers. The participating artists bring years of experience and hard work to this showcase, making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts and the general public alike.
MAITHILI Paintings Exhibition By Five Women Artists @ Art Entrance Gallery
THE CHILDHOOD STORIES An Exhibition of Paintings by well-known artist Madhavi Joshi in Jehangir Art Gallery
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From: 27th November to 3rd December 2023
“The Childhood Stories”
An Exhibition of Paintings by well-known artist Madhavi Joshi
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
161-B, M.G. Road
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 93254 00038
Email: madhavisjoshi72@gmail.com
This show was inaugurated on 27th November 2023 by Bir & Neev (Child Artist), Pooja & Kalpesh Joshi(Architects) in the presence of Nitin Jadia(Art Collector), Dr. Navroz Kotwal(Orthodontist), Dr. Subhash Shah(POPO Landon) among others.
About Artist Madhavi Joshi From time immemorial, numerous art forms emerged through man’s aesthetic adventure. Amongst them painting is one of the most creative art forms which uplifts the mind, life and soul towards the divine.
In the realm of art an artist always gets inspiration from the environment and entourage he lives in. Artist Madhavi Joshi Engineer by qualification and Artist by passion graduated in Fine Arts Painting from Pune University has a unique style depicting spiritual Indian mythological idols and Hindu iconography through her paintings .
She has exhibited her work through 25+ solo and 100+group exhibitions in famous galleries in India and abroad and achieved more than 10 awards.
In addition to this she has participated in numerous auctions and donated her paintings for charities.
Her series of paintings represents her artistic expression on the sanctity and relevance of numerous vignettes of Indian culture compared to their modern practices.
In her series – ‘The Divine Perception’ , she has inculcated various elements of nature, their symbols and iconography to impart visual effects of glory and transparency along with the memories of countries past heritage through impressive strokes .The relevance’s of various colours and symbols and their sanctity along with meditational hues are prominent in her work.
The artist’s work in her latest series ‘The Childhood stories’ is characterized by its thought-provoking narrative, which not only showcases the beauty of nostalgia but also addresses critical issues that demand our attention and empathy. Through her intriguing and engaging techniques, she manages to create a striking juxtaposition between the joys and the hardships of childhood, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer’s mind. This series serves as a testament to the power of art to convey complex emotions and to draw attention to important social issues in a visually captivating and emotionally resonant manner.
Relevance of vivid lines , geometrical figures , shapes and contours along with their colourful lines through the illuminations/brightness , light and shade and reflection effects in the apt arenas have together enhanced the visual perceptive levels in her creations which often amaze and mesmerises one and all by leaving an indelible impact on their minds and souls.
She says that “nature is a wonderful art piece created by god –whether it is Earth ,Space,Universe,Living beings or divine natural powers are enough to ignite my imagination and inspire me to create and pursue my artistic journey.”
Artist Madhavi Joshi Exhibits Her Solo Show THE CHILDHOOD STORIES At Jehangir Art Gallery
