It is one thing to see the paintings of an artist being exhibited, but another thing to come across the works of multiple artists, because you don’t just see the works, but get a whirlwind sneak-peek into the minds and styles of many.
With an aim to amalgamate diverse palettes and perspectives, a pan-India exhibition under the banner of ‘Art n Art’, was organised by the Nav Shri Art and Culture Organisation. Held at the capital’s Artizen Art Gallery, 50 artists from 16 states showcased their artworks. The paintings on display were made by artists such as Ajay Kishor Nath Pandey from Jharkhand, Akash Maurya from Jhansi, Alo Mukherji from Punjab, Aniqua Nargis from Delhi, Anshika from Delhi, and Aranya Banerjee from West Bengal.
The showcase had oil on canvas and watercolour paintings, but acrylic creations in prominence. There were also paper quilling works, and pencil shading sketches. The theme of the exhibition was abstract and, hence, the subjects on display ranged from divine entities to human portraits.
Ganesha in Abhay Mudra
In a chat with Mohit Manocha, president and curator of the exhibition, we learn that the displaying artists are from various age groups and levels of experience, to showcase the right amount of diversity.
He continues, “The young artists have new ideas and it is obvious in their work. Whereas, the professional artists have already created a style for themselves.” He adds, “The passion on display that the participants have exhibited through their work is what connects them.”
Another string of commonality was that most artists have used acrylic as a medium to showcase their work. “Acrylic is a medium that can be used easily whether you want to use it on a wall or a canvas. Acrylic is very fast in terms of drying and is good for giving textures,” Manocha explains.
These paintings also convey a sense of calm and serenity as most of them involve the use of light and bright colours. “Art is meditation and it is a matter of patience,” Mohit concludes.
