23 August,2017 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Shraddha Uchil
Three young Mumbai artists are showcasing the deity and festivities with contemporary brushstrokes
It's all about minimalism
Sion resident Jayesh Raut has been an artist for 15 years, but made his first Ganesha-inspired art only four years ago. "That was when I started working on a series revolving around Hindu deities. The result was modern interpretations of the deity, as well as other gods and goddesses, such as Shiva, Kali, and Hanuman," says the 32-year-old.
His style is minimalist, and makes use of geometric patterns like circles and triangles to bring an image to life. "With the God Series, I've tried to simplify the iconic, complex symbolism of Indian mythology to create a contemporary, but not necessarily Western, representation of it."
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Capturing the mood
Abhinav Kafare is captivated by the crowds that make up a celebration, and strives to depict the atmosphere of these festivities in his works. The pieces revolving around Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations have made their way onto T-shirts, and are even splashed on a wall in Pune.
"I love it when people come together to celebrate a festival - there is a lot of singing and dancing, and the energy is very high," says the 27-year-old from Parel.
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Doodle drama
Artist Ritu Batheja will conduct a doodle Ganesha workshop this weekend. "Doodling, although a spontaneous act, can be quite therapeutic.
Since it's Ganesh Chaturthi, we thought it would be fun to get people to doodle the deity," says the 31-year-old, who, with her mother-in-law, runs the creative venture, Home Is Where The Art Is. Participants will get to take their doodle home.
On: August 27, 12 pm to 2 pm
At: Doolally Taproom, Khar West.
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Cost: Rs 950
