MOTHER’S EMBRACE A Photography Exhibition And Coffee Table Book Release Of Devendra Naik In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 25^th to 31^st December 2024

“Mother’s Embrace” – the timeless bond of love

A Photography Exhibition by Renowned Photographer Devendra Naik

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Terrace Gallery

M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9833113555, +91 9920430607  

This exhibition explores the profound bond between a mother and her child, capturing a relationship defined by care, sacrifice, and unconditional love through a series of compelling photographs.

 

“A mother’s embrace is more than just a physical touch—it’s a profound experience of pure, selfless affection,” says Devendra Naik. Through his lens, he seeks to portray the unseen struggles, quiet sacrifices, and heartfelt moments of a mother’s journey.

The release of Coffee Table book – Chitrakatha and the Photography exhibition was inaugurated on 25 December 2024 by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty – Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (GOI), Shri Dattatraya Padekar – Renowned Senior Artist, Shri Ashok Bagwe – Renowned poet and author, Shri Kumar Desai – Advocate,  Mumbai High Court, Mr. Parvez Damania and Mrs. Roshani Damania – Businessman, Mr. Mudit Jain  and Mrs. Malti Jain – Businessman, Architect Suchit Gadakari – MD, Sankalpana Designs, Mr. Pranav Vaswani – Director, Felix Schoeller India, Mr. Vishal Dudeja – PR and Marketing, The Lalit Mumbai, Mr. Vimal Parmar – India Editor, Photo Imaging News, Mr. Achal Jain – Fine Art Digital Imaging Pvt Ltd., Mr. Satish Solankurkar – Renowned poet and many others.

This show is curated by Trupti Naik.

What You will Experience:

This exhibition takes you on an emotional journey through themes like:

• A mother’s relentless pursuit to shape her child’s dreams.
• Her tireless efforts to balance work and family.
• Stories of motherhood in tribal traditions.
• The legacy of nurturing passed down through grandparents.
• Motherly love in Mother Nature, a nurturing force we often take for granted.

Nature as the Universal Mother 

We call her Mother Nature because, like a mother, she gives selflessly – providing us with life-sustaining resources, shelter, and beauty. She mirrors a mother’s care, strength, and sacrifices. Yet, as humanity prospers, we often neglect and exploit her generosity.

This exhibition sheds light on this delicate relationship, urging viewers to reflect on the ways we can honor and protect the planet we call home. The theme reminds us that nurturing our natural world is as crucial as cherishing the mothers who raise us.

An Invitation to Feel and Reflect 

“Motherhood is not just a relationship; it’s a constant presence guiding us through life’s every phase,” says Devendra. This exhibition invites you to reflect on the true meaning of a mother’s love—be it from the one who gave us life or from the Earth that sustains us.

 

MOTHER’S EMBRACE A Photography Exhibition And Coffee Table Book Release Of Devendra Naik In Jehangir Art Gallery

ENCOUNTER WITH THE MOMENT An Exhibition Of Photographs By Gurdeep Dhiman In Jehangir

From: 18^th to 24^th December 2024

“ENCOUNTER WITH THE MOMENT”

An Exhibition of Photographs by Renowned Visual Photographer Gurdeep Dhiman

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Terrace Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9815884232/+91 7901708090

This show was inaugurated on 18th December 2024 by Chief Guest Rishiraj Sethi (Director -Aura Art Development Pvt Ltd.)  in the Presence of Pradeep Chandra (Eminent Photographer / Author), Padma Shri Sudharak Olwe (Eminent Photographer), Mr. Kumar Desai (Advocate High Court, Mumbai), Dr. YS Alone (Eminent Writer/Curator/Art Historian) among others.

Leh and Ladakh: A Canvas of Divine Contrast

Renowned visual photographer Gurdeep Dhiman describes his encounters with Leh and Ladakh as transformative journeys that nourish the soul and inspire the spirit. With its stark yet stunning contrasts — barren landscapes, deep blue skies, and lush green valleys — the region evokes a sense of harmonious spirituality. Dhiman, drawn like a magnet to this land where heaven meets earth, uses his camera as a medium to converse with these awe-inspiring surroundings.

As a passionate explorer of the world’s diversity, Dhiman captures the large and small wonders of our planet through his lens. His love for the Indian Himalayas is evident in his work, which documents life, culture, and nature’s grandeur. These landscapes, whether vast and panoramic or intimately personal, resonate with raw emotion and timeless beauty.

Portrait Photography: A Window to the Soul

Dhiman’s portraits are an ode to the human spirit. He considers them “maps to one’s heart” and “windows to the soul.” His process is deeply immersive, involving long, meaningful interactions with his subjects to capture their essence. These powerful visual narratives highlight the interplay of light and shadow, often rendered in striking black and white, inviting viewers into the world of his subjects.

Landscape Photography: Stories of the Earth

For Dhiman, landscapes are not mere documentation but expressions of imagination and emotion. His visual storytelling elevates the viewer’s relationship with nature, offering a deeply reflective experience. He masterfully uses the natural play of light, color, and structure to highlight the planet’s beauty while advocating for its preservation and protection.

A Vision for Connection and Conservation

Through his evocative work, Gurdeep Dhiman not only seeks to immortalize the breathtaking essence of places like Leh and Ladakh but also aims to foster an emotional connection with the environment. His photography inspires viewers to cherish and safeguard the wonders of our world, making his art a compelling call to action for nature conservation.

     

ENCOUNTER WITH THE MOMENT An Exhibition Of Photographs By Gurdeep Dhiman In Jehangir

NATURALNESS An Exhibition Of Recent Works By Artist Ramdas Manikrao Thorat In Jehangir

From: 17^th to 23^rd December 2024

“NATURALNESS”

An Exhibition of Recent works by well-known artist Ramdas Manikrao Thorat

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 8082050330

This show was inaugurated on 17th December 2024 by Parents of artist Ramdas Thorat in the presence of Hansodnya Tambe, Aashutosh Aapte, Mangesh Naik, Pradip Palav, Ashok Hinge, Nilesh Jadhav among others. 

Art, time, and eternity are impersonal, awakened, conscious, and unique. They are the eternal manifestations of the ever-existing conscious Nature, whose inner and outer forces pervade all existence. The experiences born out of these natural forces are what we call art and life. When a painter contemplates through a visual medium, they transcribe their mental impressions into pictorial narratives or translate their thoughts into visual forms. In this process, the painter captures the invisible language of visual consciousness, imprinting it in the form of pictorial imagery. This act of transforming primal human experiences into visual forms, inspired by naturalness, is known as ‘visual-form paintings’ or ‘pictorial essence of vision.’

The ongoing interplay of space, sky, earth, water, and soil reflects the dynamic process of this eternal primordial nature, whose inherent power takes on various forms. This dynamic manifestation is what we perceive as ‘Chitramaya’ (illusory imagery) or ‘Chittamaya’ (illusory consciousness). Each painting embodies the unique attributes of this illusory essence, rendering a distinctive artistic character.

Nature’s light, shadow, twilight, darkness, warmth, coolness, solitude, fire, flame, density, sparsity, thick forests, lush meadows, gardens, ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, seas, oceans, homes, villages, cities, streets, marketplaces—all these myriad attributes of natural existence contribute to the visual-textural symphony of form, tone, and rhythm. This synthesis of qualities is evident in Ramdas’s artistic oeuvre, reflecting the convergence of tangible and intangible qualities.

A visual artist channels the shadows of this eternal, conscious Nature into their mind, responding to its impressions and projecting them outward in visual form. This process, where mental experiences are translated into physical expression, is what we call the “experience of artistic time” or “the era of art.” It is the conscious repetition of impressions imprinted on the human psyche by the external world. This deliberate act of creation is what we define as “artistic genesis.”

The texture, structure, spatial voids, and depth on Ramdas’s canvases actively contribute to the viewer’s perception of the artwork. His creations exist in an imaginative world where tangible nature and abstraction dissolve into a unified, cosmic resonance. This resonance expresses emotional and sensory capacities, evoking deep responses in the observer. Ramdas journeys from the vast expanse of the physical to the infinite subtleties of the metaphysical, showcasing the dynamic interplay of visible expression and ongoing exploration. His art embodies the release of accumulated potential, akin to the release of water from an overflowing dam.

In Ramdas’s works, there is a seamless blend of abstract sensibilities and tangible representations, making it difficult to measure his creations against traditional standards of naturalistic art or to quantify the value of abstraction. Instead, his art seeks a middle ground, uncovering the essence of visual perception through tonal harmony, textures, structure, and light.

His visual compositions, enriched by organic forms and patterns, depict landscapes resembling vast gardens or boundless carpets of infinite nature. The horizontal elements in his art evoke tranquility, while the interplay of the skies, waters, and earthy tones—textured and rugged—convey a profound connection to the primal landscape. The velvety greens, subtle hues, and tactile depth come together to create an immersive sensory experience, transporting viewers to a state of cosmic sensitivity. This transcendent moment, akin to an axis or pivotal instant, unfolds through Ramdas’s artistic vision, leaving the viewer profoundly affected.

Ramdas’s artwork is a testament to the unique fusion of abstraction and tangible representation, where neither naturalistic depiction nor pure abstraction dominates. Instead, his art bridges these extremes, presenting a chromatic, textured exploration of the sensory world, rendered in visual notes.

His compositions, with their organic shapes and intricate patterns, often evoke vast, limitless natural landscapes. The tranquil horizontality, the earthen textures of the soil, the layered tones of vegetation, and the juxtaposition of light and shadow create a harmonious visual symphony. These elements, combined with the emotional and cosmic resonance of the art, allow viewers to connect deeply with the work, experiencing it as a dynamic interplay of nature’s infinite forms and human creativity.

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NATURALNESS An Exhibition Of Recent Works By Artist Ramdas Manikrao Thorat In Jehangir

 

ANA’S…… SPRING FORTH An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures by Mahua Ray in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

“Ana’s…… Spring Forth”

The Art Walk of Mahua Ray

An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures from the artist’s archive

December 3rd to 9th, 2024

VENUE: 

Nehru Center Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai

Open daily: 11 AM to 7 PM | Free Entry

Contact:+91 9820246962

E-mail: mahuaray1202@gmail.com 

“Art whispers where words cannot ” in Mahua Ray ‘s

Ana’s……. Spring Forth, these whispers become a symphony of the soul of yours and her.

An Art Walk by Mahua Ray 

Mumbai, India – From December 3rd to 9th, the Nehru Centre Art Gallery will bloom with the evocative artistry of Mahua Ray in her solo exhibition Ana’s Spring Forth. This unique art walk invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world where memory, emotion, and imagination entwine in vivid harmony through her mesmerizing paintings and sculptures.

This show was inaugurated on 3^rd December 2024 by Hon’ble Guests Dr. Prakash Kothari(Sexologist, Padmashree Awardee) in the presence of Mr. Prakash Bal Joshi(Eminent Artist), Mr. Snehal Muzoomdar(Chairman Maharashtra Rajya Gujrat Sahitya Academy), Ms. Sunita Sanghai(Vachi Art Gallery – owner), Dr. Jayesh Dakre(Neuo Scentist & Smart Future Counselor), Rtn Khuzem Sakarwala( Co Founder Rotary Club of Mumbai Bravehearts), Mr. Rajendra Agarwal(Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan Vice President), Mr. Ajinkya Chaulkar(Eminent Sculptor), Mr. Vijay Jessani, Mr. Nitin Jadia(Art Collector), Raju Shukla(Eminent Photographer), Mr. Hetal Shukla(Renowned Artist), Mr. Sameer Dnyaneshwar(Illusionist & Mind Reader),  Mr. Manmohan Jaiswal(Art Curator) among others 

Mahua’s artistic journey began under the open skies, where as a child, she traced faces in clouds with her ‘Maa,’ her first muse. Guided by the wisdom of legendary artists such as Devi Prasad Roychowdhury, Mahua’s creative path blossomed, earning her accolades from a young age. This exhibition is a testament to her growth, passion, and unwavering dedication to storytelling through art.

Step into a soulful sanctuary where art whispers the unspoken. Through fluid strokes and vibrant hues, Mahua breathes life into moments, memories, and emotions, blending logic with profound emotional depth. Her latest series of oil paintings and bronze sculptures transcends time, offering a poetic exploration of human emotions and their fleeting yet eternal essence.

A celebrated artist with prestigious national and international awards.

Her works have graced galleries across Bangalore, Mumbai, New York, Canada, Dubai, Goa, Delhi, Paris, London, Ahmedabad, and beyond, earning widespread acclaim. 

Cherished by prominent collectors in India and abroad, her art is a blend of impressionist elegance and philosophical depth.

In Ana’s Spring Forth, Mahua transforms innocent clouds and their hidden stories into vibrant narratives. Her graceful curves and dynamic expressions capture the vitality of feminine forms and the power of human emotions. Each piece in this collection invites the audience to experience life’s beauty through her imaginative lens.

This exhibition is more than an art showcase—it is an emotional journey, a beacon of inspiration, and a celebration of creativity that promises to leave you spellbound. Mahua Ray’s work is an invitation to see the world anew, to find beauty in life’s fleeting moments, and to connect with the emotions that bind us all.

    

ANA’S…… SPRING FORTH  An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures by Mahua Ray in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024 I Creative Cascades I Art Exhibition at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

From: 2^nd to 7^th December 2024

Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024

Creative Cascades

A Vibrant Display of Paintings, Sculptures, Photographs, Digital Art, Tapestries, Terracottas and Drawings

VENUE:

Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021

Contact: +91 9815205622 / +91 8699523596

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Apeejay Education nurtures and manifests its social commitment through the more than 50 year old Apeejay Education which runs 26 quality Educational Institutions across India. Apeejay Education envisions to usher in value-based holistic education and excellence in education, leading to man-making and nation-building. Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of the Founder Chairman, Dr. Stya Paul – eminent industrialist, educationist, freedom-fighter, philanthropist and the inspiration behind all Apeejay Education Institutions. Dr. Stya Paul’s glorious legacy is being carried forward very passionately by Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, illustrious daughter of Dr. Stya Paul and Chairman, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group, Chairman, Apeejay Education and Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, Gurugram.

This show was inaugurated on 2^nd December 2024 by Hon’ble Mrs.Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman Apeejay Stya and Svran Group in the presence of  Mr.Nishant Berlia,co-promoter Apeejay Stya and Svran group, pro chancellor Apeejay Stya university, Ms.Neeta Mahindra, Ms.Seep Taneja, Mr.Ridhi Dogra, Ms.Kriti Gupta, Mr.Vijay Nayyar, Mr.Sukanth, Ms. Swaranshi, Ms.Supreet, Mr.Raghav Kapoor, Mr.M K Wanjari, Mrs.Veena Gulshan, Mr.Anand Prabhudesai among others. 

Promotion of arts has always been a constant and continuous endeavour of Apeejay Education which it realises through its institutions primarily those which are specially dedicated to this noble cause viz Apeejay Stya University (ASU), Sohna, Gurugram, Haryana, Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar, Punjab and Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi.

Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024: Creative Cascades showcasing the creative works of the faculty and students of these Institutions is being organized at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai from 2^nd December to 7^th December 2024. The first of its kind Art Exhibition celebrates a vibrant galaxy of art forms ranging from Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, Tapestries, Terracottas, Mixed Media to Photography.

The rich variety of media used by the artists to unleash their Imaginative flights add multi-hued dimensions to the Exhibition providing an enhanced and enriching experience to the onlookers. Marked with lnnovations and Originality of Expressions, the works on display would provide a peep into the variegated messages conveyed by the artists in a subtle and creative Manner. 

  

Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024 I Creative Cascades I Art Exhibition at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery