Author Archives: Ashlesha

About Ashlesha

Director and Founder Subliminal Ideas

“Myriad Colors” Renaissance Art Studio, April 16 to 28

  About The Artists: Satyajeet Varekar  has been painting on Nandi and Shepherds-a depiction of our culture and tradition. These are his childhood impressions. Each painting on the Nandi series has a story to tell. The artist is a lecturer … Continue reading

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“Art Jam” at The Flour Works, April 14 & 15

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 … Continue reading

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“Different Strokes” – Tilting Art Gallery, 23rd March to 1st April

About the artist: Pradeep Bhatnagar is a Gynecologist in the Armed Forces. He is a surgeon by profession. He says “the beauty of life and need for women’s empowerment  & the need to save the girl child, drive me to express … Continue reading

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THE RENAISSANCE-ART STUDIO – “HANUMAN- symbol of Power & Strength” March 16th to 28th

About some of the artists: Sanjay Bhalerao  (b.1975) is a young experimental painter from Pune. He completed his Government Diploma in Art from Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya in Pune in 1996, and Diploma in Art Education from the same institute in … Continue reading

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B. Mandke, Art Hut

About the artist: Mr. B. Mandke (b.1949) is an extremely senior artist from India. Both Lalit Kala Academy and National Gallery of Modern Art have permanent exhibits of the senior artist apart from some topnotch corporate houses. Review: STUNNING!! The power … Continue reading

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“Hamaosth – God is everything & everything is God” Anup Chitrak, Tilting Art Gallery (21 Jan to 1 Feb 2012)

About the artist: Anup Chitrak (b.1944). Ranked first in his class at Sir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai & studied fine arts in the Nutan Kala Mandir under Prof Dandavate Math. He has worked in advertising and has had a … Continue reading

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“Shades of Life” Suresh Choudhary & Bhawana Choudhary Chandra, The Renaissance – Creativity Redefined, Jan.10-20,2012

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 … Continue reading

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“Tribal Trance” Ullhas Raikar, Bliss Art Gallery, Dec 24 – Jan 8, 2012

The striking thing about this exhibition is that all the pieces are exactly the same size, with the same frames, same title and the same price. Each work is black & white with a few splashes of colour executed in … Continue reading

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Shola Carletti – Titling Art Gallery Dec15-31,2011

The artist’s fascination with gold is evident as you enter the gallery. It is the predominant colour in each work. The pieces are all abstract art representing the artist’s philosophical interpretations. The continuing theme of gold is interspersed with other … Continue reading

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Arvind R Mahajan – Art Hut Dec 1-21, 2011

Walking into the gallery, the first thing I felt was tranquility. The paintings exude the artist’s inner peace. The simplicity of the charcoal lines on a pristine white background is stark & stunning. The brief splashes of colour so perfectly … Continue reading

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