“Ana’s…… Spring Forth”

The Art Walk of Mahua Ray

An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures from the artist’s archive

December 3rd to 9th, 2024

VENUE: 

Nehru Center Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai

Open daily: 11 AM to 7 PM | Free Entry

Contact:+91 9820246962

E-mail: mahuaray1202@gmail.com 

“Art whispers where words cannot ” in Mahua Ray ‘s

Ana’s……. Spring Forth, these whispers become a symphony of the soul of yours and her.

An Art Walk by Mahua Ray 

Mumbai, India – From December 3rd to 9th, the Nehru Centre Art Gallery will bloom with the evocative artistry of Mahua Ray in her solo exhibition Ana’s Spring Forth. This unique art walk invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world where memory, emotion, and imagination entwine in vivid harmony through her mesmerizing paintings and sculptures.

This show was inaugurated on 3^rd December 2024 by Hon’ble Guests Dr. Prakash Kothari(Sexologist, Padmashree Awardee) in the presence of Mr. Prakash Bal Joshi(Eminent Artist), Mr. Snehal Muzoomdar(Chairman Maharashtra Rajya Gujrat Sahitya Academy), Ms. Sunita Sanghai(Vachi Art Gallery – owner), Dr. Jayesh Dakre(Neuo Scentist & Smart Future Counselor), Rtn Khuzem Sakarwala( Co Founder Rotary Club of Mumbai Bravehearts), Mr. Rajendra Agarwal(Akhil Bharatiya Agarwal Sammelan Vice President), Mr. Ajinkya Chaulkar(Eminent Sculptor), Mr. Vijay Jessani, Mr. Nitin Jadia(Art Collector), Raju Shukla(Eminent Photographer), Mr. Hetal Shukla(Renowned Artist), Mr. Sameer Dnyaneshwar(Illusionist & Mind Reader),  Mr. Manmohan Jaiswal(Art Curator) among others 

Mahua’s artistic journey began under the open skies, where as a child, she traced faces in clouds with her ‘Maa,’ her first muse. Guided by the wisdom of legendary artists such as Devi Prasad Roychowdhury, Mahua’s creative path blossomed, earning her accolades from a young age. This exhibition is a testament to her growth, passion, and unwavering dedication to storytelling through art.

Step into a soulful sanctuary where art whispers the unspoken. Through fluid strokes and vibrant hues, Mahua breathes life into moments, memories, and emotions, blending logic with profound emotional depth. Her latest series of oil paintings and bronze sculptures transcends time, offering a poetic exploration of human emotions and their fleeting yet eternal essence.

A celebrated artist with prestigious national and international awards.

Her works have graced galleries across Bangalore, Mumbai, New York, Canada, Dubai, Goa, Delhi, Paris, London, Ahmedabad, and beyond, earning widespread acclaim. 

Cherished by prominent collectors in India and abroad, her art is a blend of impressionist elegance and philosophical depth.

In Ana’s Spring Forth, Mahua transforms innocent clouds and their hidden stories into vibrant narratives. Her graceful curves and dynamic expressions capture the vitality of feminine forms and the power of human emotions. Each piece in this collection invites the audience to experience life’s beauty through her imaginative lens.

This exhibition is more than an art showcase—it is an emotional journey, a beacon of inspiration, and a celebration of creativity that promises to leave you spellbound. Mahua Ray’s work is an invitation to see the world anew, to find beauty in life’s fleeting moments, and to connect with the emotions that bind us all.

ANA’S…… SPRING FORTH  An Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures by Mahua Ray in Nehru Centre Art Gallery

From: 2^nd to 7^th December 2024

Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024

Creative Cascades

A Vibrant Display of Paintings, Sculptures, Photographs, Digital Art, Tapestries, Terracottas and Drawings

VENUE:

Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021

Contact: +91 9815205622 / +91 8699523596

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Apeejay Education nurtures and manifests its social commitment through the more than 50 year old Apeejay Education which runs 26 quality Educational Institutions across India. Apeejay Education envisions to usher in value-based holistic education and excellence in education, leading to man-making and nation-building. Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of the Founder Chairman, Dr. Stya Paul – eminent industrialist, educationist, freedom-fighter, philanthropist and the inspiration behind all Apeejay Education Institutions. Dr. Stya Paul’s glorious legacy is being carried forward very passionately by Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, illustrious daughter of Dr. Stya Paul and Chairman, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group, Chairman, Apeejay Education and Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, Gurugram.

This show was inaugurated on 2^nd December 2024 by Hon’ble Mrs.Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman Apeejay Stya and Svran Group in the presence of  Mr.Nishant Berlia,co-promoter Apeejay Stya and Svran group, pro chancellor Apeejay Stya university, Ms.Neeta Mahindra, Ms.Seep Taneja, Mr.Ridhi Dogra, Ms.Kriti Gupta, Mr.Vijay Nayyar, Mr.Sukanth, Ms. Swaranshi, Ms.Supreet, Mr.Raghav Kapoor, Mr.M K Wanjari, Mrs.Veena Gulshan, Mr.Anand Prabhudesai among others. 

Promotion of arts has always been a constant and continuous endeavour of Apeejay Education which it realises through its institutions primarily those which are specially dedicated to this noble cause viz Apeejay Stya University (ASU), Sohna, Gurugram, Haryana, Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar, Punjab and Apeejay Institute of Design (AID), New Delhi.

Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024: Creative Cascades showcasing the creative works of the faculty and students of these Institutions is being organized at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai from 2^nd December to 7^th December 2024. The first of its kind Art Exhibition celebrates a vibrant galaxy of art forms ranging from Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, Tapestries, Terracottas, Mixed Media to Photography.

The rich variety of media used by the artists to unleash their Imaginative flights add multi-hued dimensions to the Exhibition providing an enhanced and enriching experience to the onlookers. Marked with lnnovations and Originality of Expressions, the works on display would provide a peep into the variegated messages conveyed by the artists in a subtle and creative Manner. 

Apeejay Stya Art Festival 2024 I Creative Cascades I Art Exhibition at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery

From: 25^th November to 1^st December 2024

“OBLIVION PAGES”

Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Paul Dmello

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Hirji Gallery

M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai  400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm.

Contact: +91 9967547953

http://www.pauldmello.com

Email: pauldmello11@gmail.com

OBLIVION PAGES

            Recent work of a well-known artist Paul Dmello is showing his solo art exhibition at Hirji Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 from 25^th Nov. to 1^st Dec. 2024. This series in Acrylic colours on canvas and water colours on paper will reveal the subtle nuances of the memories of the simplicity of life and peculiarities of beauty of nature and their wonders in the picturesque environment of Vasai and its surroundings.

            This show was inaugurated on 25^th November 2024 by the Chief Guests – Sameer Sata – Project Director – Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai in the presence of Fr. Joe Almeida – Principal, St. Joseph High School & Jr. College, Virar, Vijayraj Bodhankar – Eminent Artist, Journalist & Mentor and Dattatraya Thombre – Principal, Vasai Vikasini Art College, Vasai in presence of art lovers, collectors, promoters etc.

                        His present series is a visual narrative of societal life capturing the essence of everyday existence in rural areas around Vasai from attire to festivities to agricultural practices to the architecture of yesterday. He has been raised since yesteryears amidst the verdant landscapes of Vasai. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, Vasai has instilled in him a deep rooted admiration for nature since young age.  He grew up in a family of farmers there and has happy good old memories of simplicity of life there. He was mesmerised by the traditional peculiarities in rural life such as flowers, lanterns, grinding wheels, rhythmic sound of rahata – old farming implement charm of ancestral homes with their simple yet intricate carvings with mangalore tiles on the top etc.  Through his series, he has endeavoured to immortalize this heritage ensuring that it remains accessible to future generation. This series serves as a visual narrative of the simplicity of life in that picturesque area as a legacy of Vasai.

OBLIVION PAGES Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Paul Dmello In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 26^th November to 2^nd December 2024

“SAFARNAMA”

Solo Show of Paintings by well-known artist Manish Sutaar

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9372941458 / +91 9869170967 

SAFARNAMA 

        Recent work of a well-known artist – Manish Sutaar is showing his recent work in Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 from 26^th Nov. to 2^nd Dec. 2024 between 11 am to 7 pm. This series in Water colours on Archies paper. 

        Manish Sutaar hails from Mumbai. He had his art education at L.S. School of Arts, Bandra Mumbai upto BFA. Then he displayed his thematic works in numerous leading art galleries in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, New Delhi, New York Biennale, Taipei-Taiwan, etc. He also actively participated in art camps at Hyderabad and Pune. He is a proud recipient of several prizes and awards as well as recognitions from leading art promotional institution of national and international reputations. His works are in collection of many reputed art collectors such as Reserve Bank of India- Mumbai, – New Delhi, Bangalore, Kenya, England, Germany, USA, Paris, New York, Italy etc.

        The present series in Water colours on art paper lays emphasis on his journey through life’s canvas as a tapestry of life. It is a chronicle of the ever-shifting landscapes of human existence.  He has encountered a Kaleidoscope of emotions such as joy, sorrow, anger, excitement, enthusiasm, satisfaction in his life. These emphasize profound turmoil and fragile beauty which define the human condition so as to highlight diverse complexity of life in a metropolitan city bustling with hustle & bustle resulting into a pulsating lifeline in urban areas,  Safar transcends more transits leading to a profound metaphor of human aspirations, struggles and fleeting moments. Aptly moved by these moments, his artistic mind has found expressions in colours and forms so as to render unique parameter and dimension to his symbolic exploration of existence via various human postures, moods and unusual characters through flowing forms, textured washes and abstract nuances etc. His quest to unveil and articulate the unseen has resulted into a visual harmony of the intricate complexities of human life.  His canvas has become a refuge where chaos transforms into beauty and despair gives way to hope thereby rendering a happy and positive dimension to his thematic work.

SAFARNAMA Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Manish Sutaar In Jehangir Art Gallery

From: 19^th to 25^th November 2024

VOY-AGE

Solo Show of Paintings

By

Renowned artist Swati Roy

VENUE:

Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Dr. Annie Besant Road,

Worli, Mumbai 400 018

Timining: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 8910812801

Recent work of a luminary from Govt College of Art and Craft and a renowned contemporary artist Swati Roy is showing  in a solo art exhibition at Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai 400 018 from 19^th to 25^th November 2024. This series made in watercolours on art paper using Gouche technique will exemplify subtle nuances of her skillful application of apt colours in thoughtful pragmatic thematic perceptions.

Swati Roy had her art education upto diploma in fine arts followed by diploma in Indian style drawing and painting from Govt. College of Art and craft, Kolkata. Then she displayed her thematic work in solo and group art exhibitions at renowned galleries all over India such as Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, Lalit Kala Academy New Delhi etc.

The present series VOY-AGE highlights subtle nuances of the thematic conceptualizations based on fundamental concepts and their skillful application via apt colour tones to suit thematic peculiarities. Her works have a magical sensibility via essence of both Indian and Western arts. Perfections in her style command over the medium and techniques   adopted and expertise in presenting non figurative abstraction compositions are commendable. Her work is in the genre of classic modernism and expressionism which are bold pictorials of her deepest thought. Her thoughts & Inspiration received from nature find a prominent place in the creative endeavors.

Her faith in phenomenal nature as the ultimate source of forms and configuration, duly reflects in the creation by selection of the recollected memories of the observed contents as configuration of colour-masses with shapes defined by contour lines on dimensional pictorial surface divided into flat colour areas. These shapes and spaces being the residues of images of the phenomenal terrains, sky, land, roads, plants etc become expressive. The various contour lines with which she encloses the shapely colour masses endow the shapes with a strange kind of organic rhythm thereby rendering expressionism to the work. In a way her works are at a junction between representationalism, formalism and expressionism. She has adopted suggestive colours and common symbols upheld by plastic rhythm and inventive shapes. The insistent flowing vegetative rhythms of semi-abstract and abstract combinations find a significant place in her creations which are both eloquent and lucid as well as thematically relevant.

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VOY-AGE Solo Show Of Paintings By Well-Known Artist Swati Roy In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

From: 29^th October to 4^th November 2024

‘Illusion and Reality’

An Exhibition of Watercolour Paintings

By Renowned artist Pradip Maitra

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda,

Mumbai 400 001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9231678595

www.artistpradipmaitra.in 

Pradip Maitra’s Upcoming Solo Exhibition – ‘Illusion and Reality’

Renowned for his emotive watercolours, senior artist Pradip Maitra showing his recent work series named ‘Illusion and Reality’, offering a profound meditation on the cultural and intellectual upheaval spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Maitra’s new series was conceived during the 2019-2020 lockdown, marked by global isolation, anxiety, and uncertainty. Like countless others, Maitra found himself confined to his home, grappling with depression and confusion. The previously comforting books underwent a metamorphosis, unsettling him as they seemed to animate and encircle him in a stark embodiment of knowledge confined and remote.

While exploring his daughter’s college library later, he chanced upon a secluded section where valuable manuscripts lay abandoned, their significance fading amidst the hustle and bustle of contemporary society. Maitra’s ‘Book and Lock’ series is founded upon this discovery, exploring the vulnerability of cultural traditions and the increasing conflict between preservation and oblivion. Maitra’s works explore technology’s dominance during the lockdown, using the lock as a subtle metaphor for barriers to ancestral knowledge.

Born in 1959 in West Bengal, Pradip Maitra earned his BFA from the Indian College of Art in 1984. A committed freelance artist, he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions, both in India and internationally. As a longstanding member of the Society of Contemporary Artists, Kolkata, since 1988, his work has been displayed at prestigious institutions such as the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, the Nehru Centre, and in global cities like Bangkok and Hong Kong. Maitra’s art is a part of prominent collections, including the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, and the Museum of Bengal Art, Kolkata.

‘Illusion and Reality’ invites audiences to contemplate the delicate interplay between safeguarding our cultural legacies and the march of modernity.

ILLUSION AND REALITY Solo Show Of Paintings By Renowned Artist Pradip Maitra In Jehangir Art Gallery