A forthcoming exhibition will feature works of six differently-abled artists. Their works are a reflection of their view of the world
Artists who have overcome grave odds in their lives and have learnt to express their innermost selves on canvas will showcase their efforts in an exhibition titled Different Strokes at Beanstalk in Galaxy Hotel. We get you a glimpse of creative geniuses who have fought against circumstances to create an identity for themselves.
Neelesh Ganesh
He is autistic with high functioning disorder known as asperger syndrome. He is currently pursuing art through private institutions and holds a diploma in fine arts from National Institute of Fine arts. He has taken part in many group exhibitions. He is presently his paintings at Gold Souk in Gurgaon.
Neha Verma
She cannot hear or speak but her work says it all — they comment on women’s life. She has done BVA from lucknow University and is presently pursuing MVA in fine arts portrait from the varsity. She has held several exhibitions.
Parveenjit Kainth
He is suffering from polio but that hasn’t bogged him down. He is a lecturer of fine arts at College for Girls, ludhiana. His works are bright and colourful depicting the brighter side of life. He has been awarded by AIFACS in 2002 and by Centurian Bank Of Punjab in 2006.
Sheela Sharma
Born in Gorakhpur in 1968, she met with a train accident at the tender age of four and lost both of her arms in the mishap. She was sent to a local primary school where she proved to be an excellent student and developed the faculty of holding articles with her mouth and feet which, in normal circumstances. Sheela was fond of making photographs and drawing sketches of people and natural scenes right from her childhood. She used to make geometrical diagrams, biological drawings of frogs and birds for her friends. Sheela has been a member of MFPA since 1999 and has conducted several solo exhibitions including one at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai.
Varsha Mane Kharatmal
She’s a trained artist and has held art shows across India. She’s also hearing impaired. Her art speaks for her, expressing all that she cannot say in words.
Vivek Kumar
He has done MFA in sculpture from Banaras Hindu University. He can neither speak nor hear. Besides many laurels, he has been awarded by national scholarship from the Ministry Of Culture.