About some of the artists:
Sanjay Yamgar (b.1975) is from a small village called Atpadi, in Maharashtra. He has trained at E’cole Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Marseille, France and Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya in Pune. Furthering his vociferous quest as an artist, he even studied, with Professors Jean-Louis Delbès and George Autard. He has exhibited in solo shows and in groups in India and abroad. His works include Painting, Sculpture, Installations, Photography and Digital Media.
Santanu Borah – Originally from the Northeast, Santanu was recently selected by the Karin Weber Gallery in Hong Kong, which now represents him. Working in mixed media, his Art is a poetic, often humorous expression of a world, that exists in what he terms as, the fourth dimension – visions, poetry, hallucinations and hypothesis.
Cy Wadia (b.1966) began painting when he was 7. He studied Art at the Columbus College of Art and Design, in Ohio, USA, where he spent 6 years. He uses his works as an expression of his view and believes that they aren’t always pretty, but need to be expressed even still. Inspired by what could be over what is, subject matter and technique are of great importance in his works.
Review:
The show was arranged by the Barking Dog Studio at a local café, The Flour Works. The “art festival” was conceptualized to aide NGOs working for stray animals like Blue Cross, ResQ & Animal Friends. A percentage of all proceeds from the exhibition will go to the animal charities affiliated with Art Jam.
The show featured paintings in mixed media – watercolours, acrylics, oils, tar, as well as a series of sculptures. The artists showing in addition to those mentioned above were Nikki (sculptures) & Ketki Pimpalkhare. The work of the highlighted artists was very impressive.
Sanjay Yamgar’s work is bold & brilliant. Each painting reveals a myriad of the artist’s views. He has skillfully combined seemingly unrelated thoughts into a single powerful piece. The lines are beautiful & brush work amazing. I loved this concept & it was excruciatingly difficult to move away from his work. There is so much to absorb yet there is no confusion. Every idea is crystal clear.
Santanu Borah’s work appears to me, to be influenced by Aztec & Native 
American art. The serpentine lines & omnipresent eyes are hypnotic. The colours are bright & vibrant but not so loud to lose the message. The expression is consistent. The artist’s hand is not trained but there is a palpable talent. I am eager to see some more of his work.
My favourite in this show was Cy Wadia. There is boundless talent matched by skill. Each painting is almost photographic. The clean confident lines, the immaculate blending of colours coupled with the simplicity of the thoughts conveyed “had me at Hello”. “Intertwined Destiny” , a piece in which the tree is the protagonist is on a spiritual level I haven’t seen for a while. Stupendous work.
Unfortunately, prices were not available when I visited so I cannot give details on the investment quotient. But, if the prices are fair with respect to the usual parameters, I would recommend considering a long term investment in piece by these three talented artists.
Thanks to Barking Dog Studio for arranging the show!
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