Feelings and Emotions Portrayed in Paint By NAGUESH SARDESSAI Thursday, 29 October 2009 01:36
Her current exhibition titled 'Reflections' has over twenty-seven works on display. Her paintings are the reflections of the happenings in the life of people in general and her experiences in particular. She has, after her Masters, completed a brief stint with an art gallery in Mumbai before packing her bags to return to Goa. Having realised the need to satisfy her own inner self, Gaikwad immersed herself in the process of painting. She prefers oils over any other media. 'Oils,' she says, 'suits my temperament and painting style.' More in love with the process of painting than the painting by itself, she works at a leisurely pace. Most of her works are women oriented and few are based on the subject of relationships. Influences, experiences, feelings and other factors leave an impression on the artist and get translated into paintings. Gaikwad's case is no different. She intends to create a mood and avoids going into intellectual explanations. Her works are simple and neat. All the 27 works bring out varied moods and shades of women. Her anxiety, fears, loving glances etc gets personified in the paintings. Her works have shades of Amrita Sher Gill, B Prabha and Anjali Ela Menon. She admits her admiration for masters like Paul Gauguin and his bold usage of bright and vibrant colours. Each of her works has a lilting quality in them which entices the viewer. If 'Midnight Fiesta' is fun-filled, then 'Dream I,II,III' are surrealistic. 'Blue in Spring' and 'Poise' stand out for the sheer beauty and grace. Having participated in the State Art Exhibitions and this being her first solo show, Gaikwad clearly displays the capacity and ability to go a long way in the field of art. The show will be on till October 29. http://www.navhindtimes.in/buzz/4706-feelings-and-emotions-portrayed-in-paint- Goanet A&E www.goanet.org
