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The Mahotsav Art collection.
Elsie
Gabriel.
A
riot of colours and heady sensations enveloped me as I walked into an array
of colourful art displays by more than
50 artists at the Kohinoor art Gallery,Mumbai. I was excited about the invitation by imminent
artist Rukshana Hooda and she did not let me down. It was such a visual and
healing experience.
Surrounded
by landscapes, charcoal art, wild life
scenes, exotic animals in oils, acrylic on canvas, water colour, abstracts and
figurative art, I found my visit very healing. The artists, who come from all over the
country, showcased an array of paintings,
sculptures and graphics in the show. Mahotsav Group show was curated by Guruprio
Paul. Says Guruprio who is an inspiring artist himself, “The title of the show
was derived from the fact that it reveals the works of different artists, who
share a common platform to display their works. Art brings people together."
Rukshana Hooda, is a Visual Artist, painter from the Sir J.J. School Of Art and Sophia College Mumbai. Layers of visual sensations were portrayed in Rukhshanas works taking you deeper into the meaning of life while showing off its intense colours. Elaborated Rukhshana, “ I have an assorted genre, very varied, from abstracts, landscapes, charcoals, moghal-Art, human forms, warli, history and Nature around me.Nature in its own self has always stayed absorbed in my expression. Human forms, stones, clouds and landscapes with types of vegetation take transformation on paper, plates, canvas, marine-ply, teak, etc. Beauty has no form still I try to capture and create on my canvas.”
I
fell in love with Bhagvati Naths art works, what an excellent offering to
planet Earth with her nature portraits. She had the Tigers, owls and leopards
staring me in the face, springing to life. She is one artist par excellence. When
you meet Bhagwati, you will see that she has been there, done that, and is in
peace with her self, half sage and sanyasi
herself, her art works captivate you with striking messages of deep love, concern
for animals and nature,all of which stole my soul. “ I have lived in the wild and outdoors. Nature
offers her own peace and lifestyle.I need to get out the message that all
things natural are sublime and that animals are an essential part of our world.”
Deepika Misra is an artist to look out for,her offerings were also a delight, crisp and clear. I loved the
colours which were very therapeutic. J.S.Munmoli, an artist whose many years in
Africa resulted in striking jungle animal art forms were enriching. Extreme
clarity and form were the elements which I came away with.The Leopards in the
African jungles were paid a rich tribute.
Considered India’s cultural capital, Mumbai
always offers a continuously developing and vibrant art scene.I simply loved
the focus on introducing new artists and experimental innovative art which promoted a multi-disciplinary approach
to contemporary art in India. The exhibition surprised me completed and that’s what
I like.
