Art lovers seeing artworks of Nishi Singh at Rangdarshini Gallery of Bharat Bhavan in the city |
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The works of five artists from College of Arts & Crafts Patna mesmerised art lovers at the Rangdarshini Gallery of Bharat Bhavan in the city. The classmates, who passed out in 1997 from the college, showcased around 82 works, including paintings and sculptures, focused on nature, fusion folk, street life, human psychology, street life, rural ambience, tribal life, coal mines , motherhood, fatherhood etc. beautifully. The artists working in different sectors have made a group ‘Sanyam’ to keep their association alive. They exhibited their artworks for the first time in the Bhawan as well as in Bhopal.
The five fiber sculptures of sculptor Sunil Kumar from Ludhiana are one of the major attractions of the exhibition. They include ‘Mother and Child’, ‘Father and Child’ ‘Selfie’ and ‘Chhath Festival’. These sculptures, created in fiber and shaped with forms crafted on the potter’s wheel, embrace minimalism with vibrant colors that breathe life into each piece.
Art lovers seeing artworks of Ramesh Chandra Sharma at Rangdarshini Gallery of Bharat Bhavan in the city. |
Born in Chaibasa, a town in the tribal heartland of Jharkhand, Sunil brings a vibrant celebration of simplicity and community to his art. After completing his postgraduate studies in Sculpture, he has mastered a variety of mediums, though his favourite subject remains rooted in tribal themes. His art is a reminder of life’s beauty when seen through a lens of simplicity and he hopes that each visitor finds a piece of that timeless wisdom in his work, he said.
Artist Nishi Singh from Patna has displayed 34 acrylic works on canvas, based on nature and fusion folk including Madhubani, Rangoli, doodle, Gond tribal art forms. Her works bring out a harmonious blend of contemporary and folk art, making her standout as a strong female artist who is not afraid to speak her mind.
Fiber artworks of sculptor Sunil Kumar |
After graduating from fine arts from the College of Arts & Crafts, Patna, she devoted herself to imparting skills of art along with a freelancing career by creating various pieces of folk art while improvising in the process. “I developed my signature form of art, inculcating feminine and divine figures with nature and intricate designs adorned with bright colours, thus creating vivid pictures radiating warmth and joy,” she said.
A 21, watercolour works of an artist Ramesh Chandra Sharma from Mumbai depicts nature, street life and rural ambience. His watercolour landscapes celebrate the beauty of both nature and urban life. It also depicts the serene beauty of forests, rivers, mountains and open sky.
An acrylic work by artist Rakesh Kumar Chaturvedi |
Born in Allahabad UP, Ramesh is a talented artist and painter renowned for his captivating watercolour landscapes that celebrate the beauty of both nature and urban life. Sharma’s cityscapes, on the other hand, reflect the vibrant energy and intricate details of urban life. His watercolours showcase bustling streets, iconic architecture and moments of quiet amidst the chaos, portraying the essence of city living. The fluidity of his medium enhances the dynamism of his urban scenes, creating a sense of motion and life, he said.
Another artist Rakesh Kumar Chaturvedi from Mumbai has showcased the different moods and emotions of women through 15 acrylic works on canvas. His style combines human faces and geometric forms using mixed media and acrylic colors. His themes explore human psychology, Geometric Abstraction and Cultural Heritage, incorporating Indian mythology and folklore.
An acrylic work by artist Rakesh Kumar Chaturvedi |
Born in Darbhanga, Bihar, Rakesh is a distinguished Indian artist. Growing up in this culturally rich town, he discovered everyday beauty, sparking his artistic journey. He refined his craft with a Postgraduate degree in Painting. “Art reflects our inner world, a symphony of emotions, forms, and colors. I create visual narratives provoking thought, evoking feelings and celebrating human complexity,” he said.
Seven acrylic works of artist Brajbhushan Prasad from Mumbai are also based on nature. One of his works is based on coal mines of Jharia, Jharkhand. Born in Bokaro Steel City of Jharkhand, after receiving education in Fine Arts from Patna, in 1997 he chose Mumbai city to live his life with his art and since then he has been living there and is continuously engaged in the practice of understanding, practicing and blending his art with it. Artworks are not created by thinking, rather when an artist spends time sitting with color, canvas, stone or any material and looking at each other, he said.
An acrylic work by artist Nishi Singh |
It was part of the six-day group exhibition, which concluded on Sunday under Rupabh Series of contemporary artists.
