Black & White - Paintings by Abhimanyu Ray, Ajay De & Others July 13, 2009

Black & White - Paintings by Abhimanyu Ray, Ajay De, A.V. Ilango, Nandita Baidiani, Samir Mondal, Shiva Sanjari, & V. Solanki. The world is seen in sharp contrasts. Clear lines demarking parameters. But life is not ike that . Most things fall in the area of greys . There are shades of facts, A perhaps-ness, to all things. Specially in this season of the rains , where grey skies , silver streaks of lightening and black shiny roads greet us each day . It is also a time of passing, where great artists like Tyeb Mehta and Michael Jackson have moved on. Abhimanyu Ray - A brilliant artist , Abhi felt his calling for art very early in life and was blessed to follow this dream . He has had several successful shows in Bombay and Delhi A diligent artist, he spurns modern technologies like computers with advanced softwares, instead , using fine nibbed pens for his exquisite drawings . A philosophical artist , his works show the several options one has in life . A fine artist , he brings passion to his work . Ajay De - Black & white is Ajay's natural oeuvre . Charcoals on paper are his prefered medium . His mastery in controlling the charcoal , the play of white and black . The expressive eyes , the soft , gentle faces , the compassionate figures , all highlighted by a hint of colour . Ajay is well know in the art world , and has shown globally with great success . A modest man , a happy person, an excellent artist A.V. Ilango - Ilango has a great sense of movement in his paintings . A flair in his strokes . Using a pallette knife to apply acrylic paint on canvas , he moves across the space with boldness . From his series of 'Dancers' , he has created these masterful pieces in Black & White , showing the exuberance of life and the energy of dance . Ilango is a global artist with galleries all over the world . Nandita Baidiani - A young artist, Nandita studied art in New York and has been fascinated by art as a child. Inspired by everything around her - people, nature, life. Using mixed media on paper, she has created these striking portraits with a strong expression. Samir Mondal - India's master water colourist, known for bright colours has created this very unusual work in shades of grey , a mix of black & white, with just touches of colour. With this limited pallette, Samir is able to bring all the expressiveness in the face . The water colours flow and dance to his tune, creating a stunning work of art. Samir needs no introduction in the art world . World renowned, his works are well loved globally. Shiva Sanjari - Shiva is an Iranian born and Bombay based artist . Her global training and international exposure is obvious in he work . She thinks deeply and then creates with a freedom born of confidence. The tilt of the head , the toss of the hair , the glittering metal necklace. Unafraid to play with materials, Shiva has created this wonderful painting using charcoal on paper with metal foil. She has worked and shown in Paris, Tehran and Bombay. A must see artist. V. Solanki - Solanki has such an enviable reputation of his black & white paintings, that he is the automatic artist one thinks of when looking for these colours. He uses a single haired brush with acrylic paint on canvas, and patiently builds up the strokes to give us these exquisite paintings. So much love, so much time is lavished on these works. Always showing his beloved Kathiawadi people, with their elaborate clothing, the detailed embroidery, the flowing robes. The faces are always left blank, the expressions are in the body language between the figures. Solanki's distinctive style makes these paintings very desirable. 8 artists , 8 styles but just 2 colours . Black & White .

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