The Tree ii
This artwork captures the beauty of nature with vibrant color strokes
This painting “The Tree” is an outstanding work by artist Shuvankar Maitra. Shuvankar works speaks of minuscule details against deeper backgrounds. This nature works stand out vividly against their dark backgrounds,making it seem as if the picture is illuminated from within. Every perfect detail is clearly visible and delicately shaded resulting in an attractive panorama extremely soothing to the eyes. Trees during spring, winters and in full bloom are one of the most captivating sights one can experience even while living in cities. Trees form the major source of the artist inspiration combined with the various seasons. All trees are symbols of stability that hold on to their roots with all their strength regardless of what change the climatic conditions inflict upon them. The roots of trees spread below the ground and hold the roots of other trees as well, thereby forming a strong interlocking chain that is used for communication and exchange of vital nutrients. There is more to trees than pretty flowers, delicious fruits and relaxing shade.
Three Bulls
These rolling bulls exude the power, pride and heart of the beast
This painting “Bulls” is an outstanding work by artist HR Das. The artist captures the essence of village life through his amazing cattle. The bulls and cows don’t just exist but pulsate with energy. There is an empathy that he evokes in the viewer when faced with his canvases. Whether yoked or free, these bulls effortlessly express the sheer strength and beauty of the beast. One can relate to the beast’s agony, its joy of life, its anger and one can fear it as well.The artists paints a solid color background from which they emerge in different sizes, bejeweled, forceful and vibrant evoking vigor, force, power and beauty.
Underwater 1
This series of Pot painting represents human forms in different races
This painting “Underwater” is an outstanding work by artist Ranchhor Meghwal. His pots are simple and all of them are in one round shape that is what he calls “Shunya”. Everyone has a Shunya. In the beginning it seems that these pots has an everlasting relationship with humankind, but these pots does not represent history or poems, they have a lot more to say in different words. They don’t need a beautiful village girl to be carried on head, in fact they have their own world, they are able to do everything by their own. These pots are very much alive, and performs as an elements, mother, or pilgrims, they are comfortable in every color and shapes. The artist considered these pots as human forms. They represent in different sizes, color, shapes & conditions like humans of different heights, skins, physique & ages.
Untitled-xi
This artwork portray dreamy woman figures in poetic surroundings.
This painting is an outstanding work by artist Pravin Arun Utge. His artworks pay tribute to the power, grace, beauty, complexity and variance that make up a woman of substance. The woman in his painting portray a woman in various forms – she can be a little girl enjoying the fragrance of a flower, or a devoted woman worshiping the lord, or even a deity who is worshiped by all. The elongated, half-opened eyes of these iconic figures, like just-opened buds of elegant flowers, bring a meditative quality to the paintings. Utge’s choice of colors is equally expressive. The soft supple skin of his subjects varies from a pale pink to a light brown, while his backgrounds are rendered in vivid jewel-tones. Utge’s potent imagery, together with his effectively chosen palette, offers his viewers compositions that are energetic yet sensitive.
Whirling Dervishes of Khusro II
This artwork is based on Sufism and Mevlana Rumi’s verses
This painting “Whirling Dervishes” is an outstanding work by artist Khusro Subzwari. Khusro is an impressive artist and he used his God-gifted talent of clairvoyance in his paintings. Khusro’s Whirling dervishes has become one of his main theme. It is totally an embodiment of inspiration that derives from Rumi’s poetry on Spirituality and Love. Subzwari recreates the beauty of nature and of life in his breath-taking paintings, rendering a personal touch to his works. Deep vibrant colors pervade his canvas and infuse into each other to give a fascinating output. The artist inspiration is drawn from belief in the invisible spiritual world and that there is more to life than the materialistic world.