14 artists to produce works for 'Vice-Versa' TNN | Aug 29, 2011, 11.45AM IST
PANAJI: Fourteen artists from across the country have arrived in Goa and will be producing works of art for the second edition of 'Vice-Versa', a festival of art and ideas. The group, which includes 10 leading artists and four emerging artists, consists of Anandajit Ray, Avijit Dutta, Anjana Mehra, Baiju Parthan, Brinda Miller, Sunil Padwal, Karl Antao, Walter D'souza, Manisha Baswani and Theodore Mesquita, Charudutta Prabhudessai, Wilson D'souza, Siddarth Gosavi and Aadhi Vishal. Theodore Mesquita, convener of the festival, disclosed plans to make the festival an annual affair of international standards. "Every place has its own ethos. The cultural ambience and heritage of Goa will aid artists in expressing themselves," Mesquita said. Charudutta Prabhudessai, an artist of Goan origin, who has come for the festival from Pondicherry, said "Young artists can learn from experienced artists through this festival." Avijit Dutta, a young artist from Kolkata, said, "The old heritage homes will inspire and help give rise to new ideas." The artists are being housed in groups at four heritage homes in Colvale, Saligao, Loutolim and Chicalim. "No theme has been set for the festival and artists are free to paint or sculpt as they desire. The artists will also paint one canvas collectively," informed Mesquita. "Goa has a fine tradition of producing artists. But as far as art is concerned, Goa lacks exposure," he said. The works of art will be displayed at an exhibition on August 31 at Maquinez Palace art gallery, Panaji and will later be housed in an art museum. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/14-artists-to-produce-works-for-Vice-Versa/articleshow/9780201.cms ~Avelino
