Escape Artistique , Group exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures by 6 contemporary Artists from all over India
At Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai
From 21st to 27th March, 2023
Group exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures by 6 Contemporary Artists Bira Kishor Patra, Ajit Samal, Boby Abraham, Nityanand Sahu, Sanjay Raul & V. Satheesan will present their recent work in different mediums & techniques in art show at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Discovery of India Building, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai From 21st to 27th March, 2023 between 11 am to 7pm. The various works presented in this show on a common platform in realistic, semi realistic, figurative spiritual and abstract styles in oil, acrylic, mix media, water colours etc on canvas and paper etc showcase the individual styles and perceptions of the participating artist coming together from different regions of our country with a genuine desire to display their talent through unique art works.
Bira Kishor Patra – He had his art education up to B.F.A. in painting from Behrampur University Orissa followed by M.F.A. in painting from Faculty of Visual Arts, B.H.U. Varanasi, U.P. A proud recipient of several awards even during his student period and thereafter as well, he has actively participated in many solo and group art shows at numerous art galleries all over India. His artwork in acrylic colours on canvas illustrates subtle nuances of Fascinating Devotion in his unique style of visual expressions. His expressive thematic endeavours uniquely reveal the conceptualization on divine path through music of spirituality and rhythm of music. It is effectively revealed through his artistic exploration of the beauty and reality of the Universal metaphor in human soul, mind and heart. These divine sentiments have been depicted very artistically by Bira Kishor Patra via vivid interactive and expressive emotional experiences
Nityanand Sahu – His works in acrylic colours on canvas exemplify subtle nuances of the inherent feelings / sentiments prevalent in the sensitive minds of young girls in apt conducive urban and rural arenas and perspectives. His works highlight various emotions such as Joy, anxiety, curiosity, ecstasy, co-operative spirit for togetherness, enthusiasm, happiness etc., in apt perspectives of visual arts. Using skilful techniques and unique language of visual expressions, his works duly artistically and aesthetically adorned with the desired visual effects and the sentimental mindscapes of the character are a treat to watch for any art lover and collector of contemporary art. Colour harmony, tone, texture and other related ingredients in each work are fascinating and amazing as well. His presentation of thematic figurative work in semi realistic style is not only innovative but also creative and mesmerising in the relevant perspectives of visual arts.
Ajit Samal – His works are in mixed media and abstract style of visual expressions. They illustrate various aspects such as Imperfection of ‘Nature, Deep Red Drop, Looking Within, Horizontal Blur of line, Mother & Child and many more. His unique style of composition and techniques for artistic adornment of the thematic works with the desired hues of innovations along with the command over the medium and techniques used are simply amazing as well as mesmerising in apt perspectives. It is indeed a visual treat for any art lover / collector of contemporary arts.
Boby Abraham – I often think of myself as an expressionist, impressionist painter trapped in the body of neoclassicist painter. On a moment I LOVE splashing paint around the canvas and walks of my studio and on the next moment I feel like painting on eye for the whole day straight. All the time when I paint portrait, I first walkout to unfamiliar and undiscovered territory with exploding surprises, ups and downs of terrine to the maximum heights of risk about the fear of failure. My portraits are often results of splash of colours with the coordination of free and flexible hand, brain, heart and soul by just placing of the colours without grammatical drawing (Old school method)I often paint just like a painter from ore-photography era whose portraits are free from all photographic effect and paint what my eyes actually see rather than my brain tells me.
Sanjay Raul – My sculpture is based on where is nature .Now days due to large-scale construction and rapid urbanization, trees and animals are decreasing. It is a matter of great pleasure that some people are preferring plantation. I use to sculpting based on those stories. Activities of all the elements of nature are artistic in their own way. Starting from insects up to large organisms there is creativity in each case. We human being destroyed the freedom and individuality of them. Pollution is one such destroying factor. Our concept of construction is simply anti nature. We destroy forest kill animals for our comfort. This understanding propels me for my sculpture. By means of this I want to depict the cruelty of civilization. I use scraps, stone chips, Iron, steel, bamboo, wood and bricks as medium of construction. I think I can connect and communicate through my sculpture.
V. Satheesan – Bronze is a royal medium and I feel more comfortable working with it. I love to travel and all these ideas took birth in my mind during my journeys. Memories of my struggles, days I spent struggling to be an artist without any financial backing still haunt me. When an idea pops up, I sketch it on a train or bus ticket, whatever I can find around me. I finish the sketch before I mould my bronze figures. ‘I am not Alone’ is a self-reflection — that is me standing under a light in my 20’s while joining Masters in Fine Arts in Delhi. It was an image from my memory, of being under deep financial stress,”
By SundeR M