They are not professional artists but their dexterity with the brush and strokes makes this painting exhibition by the Ruturang Group a must-watch
Under the able guidance of Subhash G Kulkarni, seven artists are exhibiting their work at Balgandharva Kaladalan. Explaining the concept, Kulkarni, who is also showcasing his work, says, “This is a podium where professionals from various backgrounds express their creativity through colours and strokes. All of them have developed their own individual style and the works are an amalgamation of various themes brought out through various mediums. While some reflect on the changing landscape of the city and the region, others delve into the floral, wildlife and still life.” The artists are putting up their works under the banner of Ruturang Group for the third successive year.
Kulkarni's most favourite themes are landscape and wildlife. In most of his paintings, he uses blue, brown and ochre. The amazingly wide range of tones he creates on his paintings simply catches your eye. Says he, “I love painting nature's moods and landscapes, as I find it beguiling with the rough, unpaved roads, dark surroundings and varied backdrops.” Among the most arresting images are those of an old man sitting in a park, a grounded fishing trawler and a mountain brook.
Former Geography professor at Wadia's and artist Prabha Padey, who is also showcasing her work, is an ardent devotee of nature. What fascinates her the most are the sights and sounds of nature which she sees in her everyday life. The most striking feature about her paintings is the use of dark and light colours to give a multi-dimensional effect.
“My favourite mediums are water and acrylic, and I love to paint anything which captivates my mind,” says Prabhakar Joshi, a retired engineer. Joshi was inspired to draw from the art books he collected from the US. It was only after his retirement that he took up painting seriously. About his impressions, he discloses, “My paintings are an expression of a person or an object as I see them. I put colour on the canvas, then brush or roll it according to the composition that I am looking for. As I paint, I add the finer nuances and detailing,” Joshi explains.
The other artists who are displaying their works are Shrinivas Palshikar, SG Kulkarni, Rekha Patankar, Vashudha Despande and Kalpana Joshi. The exhibition continues till Feb 21.
Under the able guidance of Subhash G Kulkarni, seven artists are exhibiting their work at Balgandharva Kaladalan. Explaining the concept, Kulkarni, who is also showcasing his work, says, “This is a podium where professionals from various backgrounds express their creativity through colours and strokes. All of them have developed their own individual style and the works are an amalgamation of various themes brought out through various mediums. While some reflect on the changing landscape of the city and the region, others delve into the floral, wildlife and still life.” The artists are putting up their works under the banner of Ruturang Group for the third successive year.
Kulkarni's most favourite themes are landscape and wildlife. In most of his paintings, he uses blue, brown and ochre. The amazingly wide range of tones he creates on his paintings simply catches your eye. Says he, “I love painting nature's moods and landscapes, as I find it beguiling with the rough, unpaved roads, dark surroundings and varied backdrops.” Among the most arresting images are those of an old man sitting in a park, a grounded fishing trawler and a mountain brook.
Former Geography professor at Wadia's and artist Prabha Padey, who is also showcasing her work, is an ardent devotee of nature. What fascinates her the most are the sights and sounds of nature which she sees in her everyday life. The most striking feature about her paintings is the use of dark and light colours to give a multi-dimensional effect.
“My favourite mediums are water and acrylic, and I love to paint anything which captivates my mind,” says Prabhakar Joshi, a retired engineer. Joshi was inspired to draw from the art books he collected from the US. It was only after his retirement that he took up painting seriously. About his impressions, he discloses, “My paintings are an expression of a person or an object as I see them. I put colour on the canvas, then brush or roll it according to the composition that I am looking for. As I paint, I add the finer nuances and detailing,” Joshi explains.
The other artists who are displaying their works are Shrinivas Palshikar, SG Kulkarni, Rekha Patankar, Vashudha Despande and Kalpana Joshi. The exhibition continues till Feb 21.
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