The colours spread on blank canvas making it look more vibrant and as vivid as life is depicted in a solo painting exhibition by artist Smriti Gargav. A painting exhibition ‘Vidyaarambh’ is being put up at Rangayan Art Gallery.
The exhibition that was inaugurated on Friday will continue till Monday. Smriti works as regional director at IGNOU, Bhopal. Raising the social issues and showcasing the children’s life on canvas Gargav has captivated the interest of the art lovers of the city.
The use of bright colours such as red, yellow, a mix of black, blue, green and use of different array of colours give a pleasurable view to the spectators. Presented in abstract form of art, the vibrant strokes of joy represent the inner happiness of a child. It not only focus on portraying the hidden joy of an individual, but the strokes given by the artist on the canvas also gives a feel of this emotion to the spectator.
While talking about her art Smriti said, “I have painted all these paintings after a long period of 20 years. Working with IGNOU, I have explored human life and so this is also seen in my paintings. “
There is a wonderful fusion of abstract and realistic paintings at the exhibition. Smriti has put up as many as 14 paintings at the gallery. After 20 years of gap, Smriti has created magic over the canvas. She, literary played with the colours and her divine relationship with this art is clearly seen in her creations. The art lovers of the city were awestruck to watch a magnificent blend of colours over canvas.