I believe that whatever I paint is my language and the more I explore it the best I am able to express it,” says an eminent artist Mohan Shingne.
Mohan Shingne along with two other artists Hemraj and Punkaj Manav has put up a group show ‘Trance’ at Alliance Francaise de Bhopal Art Gallery that began here from Saturday.
While in a rendezvous with The Pioneer, all the three artists shared their experience and love for painting. Shingne while elaborating further said, “My father was in Indian army, but he was skilled in painting too. He used to draw and I used to paint his drawings and this is how I developed interest for painting. I feel that painting is a way to know oneself, hidden ideas and perceptions.”
Mohan has worked at Bharat Bhavan, for eight years. He said, “I have experienced the depth of the emotions predicted in paintings after working at Bharat Bhavan. I got to see so many varieties that I could explore to best of my abilities.” In this context, he further said, “I could paint only 15 to 20 paintings in a year.” Mohan has depicted the calmness of nature and curiosity to know the universe through his paintings. “T he beauty of nature and the secrets of the universe always attract me and this is the reason I paint about it.”
On the other hand, the relaxation of thoughts could be seen in the paintings of Hemraj. While talking about his creations Hemraj said, “Today while dealing with a busy schedule, people have forgotten to enjoy and have taken up the stress and my paintings give a sense of relaxation to the viewer.” The use of light colours like Mauve, Purple and Magenta (MPM) enhances his paintings. He says, “These colours have a freedom to be original and keeping their originality these colours make my paintings look more soothing.” Hemraj is an internationally renowned artist and has received awards for his unique work. He has put up shows at Germany, Denmark, USA and UK.
Another artist, Punkaj Manav has displayed sculptures before the spectators. He says, “Trance is a way to express an artist’s vocabulary and through my work I have depicted the playfulness of an artist. Moreover my works showcases a kind of harmony,” he added. The exhibition will delight art lovers till April 27.