About the artists:
Suresh Choudhary: b.1943. Has graduated from Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai. He has held many shows since the early 70’s & is a recognized veteran artist. He has been awarded many fellowships by the Govt. of India. He is known for his paintings of Horses.
Bhawana Choudhary Chandra: b.1972. Has graduated in Fine Arts from Bhopal. She has had some shows in India & is looking forward to showing abroad. This is her first show with her father.
Review 1:
Suresh Choudhary’s paintings immediately stun your senses. They are haunting & mysterious. Each piece in the series is so dramatic, it takes your breath away. The works are all done in oil on canvas. The artist has skillfully given a 3D effect, making the paintings come alive. Each work is done in shades of a single colour. They are dark colours yet the overall effect is magnificently bright; powerfully depicting landscapes, castles & fortresses. All are engulfed in a mystical fog which captures your curiosity. You instantly feel a strong desire to become a part of the scene, to enter & unravel the magical world before you. The small details of each scene are done so subtly but they are integral to the idea being expressed.
The artist’s talent & experience reverberates. It encompasses you as you enter & you can feel the energy emanating in the room.
A huge thank you to the curator, a fabulous show. Pune needs this kind of quality art to move up in the echelons of the Indian art scene.
Investment quotient:
Choudhary’s work is a bargain at the prices quoted by the gallery. All are in the range of INR25-40,000. I would strongly advise an investment in a piece of his work from this show.
Review 2:
Bhawana’s work is a stark contrast to her father’s in terms of size & style. More contemporary & abstract. There is a softness to all the pieces, inspite of their large size. The artist’s has ingeniously used colour to express her ideas. There is a refreshing variety in not only the various colours of each piece but also the techniques of expression. Subtle & bold. They speak to you lovingly, inviting your senses to be slowly caressed by their message. There is no shock & awe effect, but hints of the father’s influence are visible. The painting of the Gulmohar (above) was outstanding for me, out of all the pieces. The others paled in comparison.
I felt the artist is exploring herself and her abilities. The artist shows promise and with a good guide or mentor can be someone to watch out for in the future.
Investment quotient:
Bhawana’s work is priced much higher, INR56-99,000. Other than the Gulmohar, I did not find something I would like on my walls. I would wait to see more work from her, to see where she can go before investing that amount.
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