Budding artist Rajnandini Mohapatra (19) launched her first solo exhibition in the Suvadra Art Gallery here on Saturday.
Commissioner of Police YB Khurania inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest amongst the presence of Odisha lalit Kala Akademi former Secretary Rabi Narayan Rath and Secretary Tarakanta Parida. The exhibition shall remain open till October 10.
“My paintings are mostly based on abstract thoughts that combine realistic views. Through this exhibition I would like all the eminent artists to critique and guide me so that it will help me progress in the field of art and showcase my paintings in many national and international level art exhibitions,” said Rajnandini.
Rajnandini has no formal training in the field of art, but cultivated the taste and honed her skills on her own since she was in school.
Her paintings have been showcased in many national level art exhibitions like the Kalaprabha Exhibition in Chandigarh and Krishin Group Art Exhibition in Delhi. She has also showcased at the KAA- All India Art Competition held in Hyderabad. As a child artist, she has bagged the first place last year in Shilpi Divas, held every year in Bhubaneswar.