Seven artists in Bahrain will be displaying their work inspired by nature and emotions at an exhibition running until tomorrow entitled ‘Lines…Forms…Perceptions’.
The week-long exhibition is being curated by Indian expatriate and architect Sudeep Deshpande, who is also one of the participating artists and features semi figurative and abstract creations.
“This is my 14th show as curator and conceptualiser and I’m excited to be collaborating with such a talented group,” Mr Deshpande, 44, told the GDN.
The abstract artist and metal sculptor from Adliya has more than 20 years’ experience in the creative field and continues to work closely with local talents to produce vibrant displays that offer enthusiasts an immersive experience.
“Lines play a major role in forming a composition. In my paintings, they depict fluidity and motion, visually guiding the viewer in a certain direction. The ‘form’ is a derivation of coming together of various lines. Fluidity with the element of shadow gives birth to form in my works,” added the poet and author, who has been living in Bahrain for the last 15 years.
Dr Sunila VA, 44, from Hidd, blends her love for nature and art with her entries. The Indian expatriate from Kerala is an Ayurveda (Indian alternative medicine) doctor by profession and, over the years, has taught herself how to paint.
While she always had a penchant for art, she took it up seriously only eight years ago. “I wanted to teach my daughter how to paint. We worked on a collection of pieces during the Covid-19 pandemic and launched our first exhibition together,” explained the neuro rehabilitation expert, who moved to Bahrain three years ago for work.
“My painting depicts faces, which symbolises a mix of emotions. They were my feelings that came out while creating the piece. Happiness, for instance, shows the harmony between humans and nature. And even when we’re feeling down, nature is there to support us,” she added, highlighting that she has used earthy tones, colours, and textures achieved with a palette knife – her favourite artistic medium alongside acrylics – to bring alive her idea.
Nature-lover and full-time creative Anuja Shivpuje, 40, has drawn her inspiration from the five elements – earth, water, fire, air and space – to conceptualise a series of which she is showcasing called ‘Fire’ and ‘Earth’.
“Fire depicts energy and passion, which I have channelised in my artwork, and Earth portrays the desert, forest, black soil and other components,” the Gudaibiya resident revealed.
The Fine Arts degree holder from Bharati Vidyapeeth deemed university in Pune, India has made deliberate colour choices, using vibrant, fiery tones like reds and oranges for her Fire exhibit and earthy greens and yellows for the other.
“Bahrain has given me a lot of opportunities and exposure for my art and creative career,” Ms Shivpuje, who has been living in the kingdom with her family for the last eight years, added.
Telecom industry professional and paper artist Atamjeet Singh Bawa, 39, will be exhibiting a selection of his works, including his latest entitled Reflections of the Soul – a paper-on-board creation of Patrika Gate, a monument from India’s Pink City – Jaipur – exhibiting architectural prowess.
“The art is created using pink, gold and many other colours of paper to create a layered effect that mimics the intricate patterns and designs of the gate,” he said. “I’ve also added a reflection of the gate, as if it was seen through a still water body, to create a contrast between the real and the imagined.
“The idea is to inspire others to see within themselves and to find their inner beauty, true self, purpose and potential. The reflection symbolises the soul, which can be revealed by looking beyond the surface,” the Juffair resident from Amritsar in Punjab, who moved to Bahrain five years ago, added.
‘Lines…Forms…Perceptions’ will run until Thursday at Bahrain Financial Harbour. Also exhibiting are Indian expat Praseetha Ullas, Bahraini Mohamad Taha and Moroccan expat Asmaa Soulami.
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