Narayanappa Muniyappa, born in 1967 in the idyllic village of Mittiganahalli in Karnataka, is an artist with a deep-rooted connection to his homeland. His artistic journey began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Ken School of Art, Bangalore, which laid the foundation for his creative exploration.
Mahesh M Karambele, born in the picturesque region of Aagave, Maharashtra in 1982, is an artist whose creations are a captivating interplay of transparency and inertia. In his art, transparency serves as a window to look through and beyond, while inertia embodies the essence of existence itself.
Artist, Hanumanth Devulapalli: “Abstract Explorations – Journeys of Color and Contemplation”
The recent creations by the artist Hanumanth represent the culmination of numerous journeys, each voyage unfolding through the rhythmic interplay of color and textured expressions. Hanumanth skillfully leads us into the realm of a mendicant, where color ceases to be a mere visual element and transforms into a language of its own.
Artist, Gautam Mukherjee: “Portraits of Bengali Life – A Glimpse into the Past”
Gautam Mukherjee’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with his upbringing in a three-century-old ancestral home in Kolkata. The values of this home and the rich heritage of his family have left an indelible mark on the artist, a legacy that reverberates through his paintings.
Dnyaneshwar Bembade possesses a unique talent for making songs visible through his art. In his works, he masterfully captures the essence of fervor, celebration, festivals, music, entertainment, happiness, and the pure joy of life. As you gaze upon his paintings, you will find yourself immersed in a state of bliss, a feeling that lingers and eventually bathes you in the process.
Dinkar Jadhav, an artist of remarkable courage and innovation, invites you on a captivating journey from ‘Anguish to Ecstasy’ in his artistic career. It is often said that an artist’s energy remains constant, transforming only in its manifestation over time. Dinkar’s creative evolution beautifully embodies this concept as he reflects on his journey as a painter.
Artist, Hari Dhongade: “Capturing Nature’s Soul in Regionalist Realism”
Artist, Hari Dhongade, a native of Nashik, Maharashtra, is a talented artist whose work primarily revolves around realism, particularly in a regionalist style. With a profound connection to his surroundings, Hari finds inspiration for his landscapes during his solitary walks, where he immerses himself in the natural beauty that surrounds him.
Artist, Om Swami : “Rich imagery, well conceived themes & diligently executed vibrant colors”
Om Swami is a Mumbai based artist who has studied at the Raheja College. The beauty of his work is in the fluidity & movement of his subjects. Even in his figurative works where no movement is depicted, one takes one look at the subject & can feel the energy within the painting.
Amit Bhar is a Bangalore-based artist whose interest in art began at a young age. In his own words, it was eventually to become “the primary objective of his life”. The pristine, rustic beauty of rural Bengal—of his birthplace, Hooghly-Chinsurah—the clear blue skies, fallen autumn leaves, grazing cattle and the daily life of the village nestled on the banks of the river Hooghly, inspired Bhar to start painting when he was as young as twelve.
Artist, Sujata Achrekar was born in 1968. She graduated from the L.S Raheja School of Art, Mumbai, in 1990, following which she got her Diploma in Art Education from Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai.
Achrekar’s canvases are predominantly worked in oils, with a profusion of earthy tones like burnt sienna, ochre and rust orange.
Artist, Yograj Verma : “I paint the spirit and soul of what I see” shares this Artist, who indulges in oil paintings displaying muddy reds and scintillating blues.
On the path of self discovery, Yograj Verma, A renowned artist from Delhi believes that painting is a form of enchanted power to decode divinity and redefine cosmic power of the universe. He paints with the heart and builds with the mind.
Where Myth Breathes: The Lyrical Worlds of Artsit, Subrata Das
Artist, Subrata Das constructs a visual language that moves fluidly between the spiritual and the sensuous, where mythology is not narrated but felt. Working primarily in acrylics and layered mixed media, he builds immersive pictorial spaces inhabited by elongated, dreamlike figures that seem to exist somewhere between memory and myth.
Artist, AV Llango : “An established artist, teaching art for more than 25 years”
“From nothing everything starts. From a point it becomes a line then a form then solid and then nothing again. Space expresses itself as solid forms.” — A. V. Ilango. Ilango is considered the most sought-after contemporary artist. His creations in the initial stage was very much inspired by rural backgrounds.
