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exhibition catalogue Beyond Images

24th January - 24th February, 2015

We would like to thank Dr. Carmo Gracias, a well known art lover for taking his time off to open this show.

BEYOND IMAGES Art is an expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

Contemporary art goes beyond this definition to document and elucidate socio-political issues and at times remain a benign though but energetic voice.

Artists in Goa touch upon these issues on a very subtle level. There are artists like Mohan Naik and Harshada Kerkar who, overtly capture the benevolent subjects with an aim to spread positive visual vibrations. Their works exude a transformative energy that activates sense of belonging and hope. Innocent rural life, village folks, domesticated animals; tribal people etc. remain prominent subjects.

Vasudev Shetye and Vitesh Naik have developed their independent visual language. Subtly stylistic and reasonably distorted imagery, in the paintings, aid in apt communication. Speaking about social issues, current affairs, contemporary ills and at times religious stories, both remain truthful and honest to their contextual frame.

Aadhi Vishal's mystical and surrealistic compositions float over the visual plane embellished with curious figurines and tiny synthesized forms. Female protagonist binds the whole picture plane and orchestrates the envisaged drama. Soft hues add aesthetic appeal to the pictures.

Ayesha Seth's colourful collages, pieced together from multiple pictorial sources, convert the seemingly unconnected images into cohesive unit.

Fernanda D'Mello's bold and forceful brushstrokes add energy to usually mundane subjects. Oblivious to the practice of indulging in refined contextual matters, Fernanda is immersed in documenting the obvious in her individual way.

Manjunath Naik is neater and precise with bright hues and delineated lines that define the figures. He is deliberately amusing and loud.

Shilpa Mayenkar has redefined her art by developing a unique vocabulary. Ants give shape to her imaginary world. Tiny yet precisely crafted form of each ant collectively conspires to build Shilpa's aesthetic world.

Celio Mascarenhas and Dr. Katharina have put up their sculptural pieces. The former indulges in laterite stone and wood, whilst the latter constructs sculptures employing assorted scrap materials. Each has on display, interesting pieces bringing out the obvious from seemingly casual material.

These artists will leave a significant imprint on the art scene whilst carrying forward and enriching the rich Goan visual art tradition.

- Naguesh Rao SardessaiJanuary, 2015

Ayesha SethPsygodyn 4, Mixed Media Collage, 14” X 21”, 2015

Psygodyn 2, Mixed Media Collage, 23” X 21”, 2015

Goats, Oil On Canvas, 24” x 18”, 2014

The Talk, Oil On Canvas,18” x 18”, 2014

Mohan Naik

2 Lovers, Laterite Stone, 24” x 60”, 2014

Gypsy, Coconut Tree, 12” x 46.5”, 2010

Celio Mascarenhas

Vasudev ShetyeGeneration Paradox, Mixed Media on Paper, 44” x 67”, 2014

Nostalgia, Mixed Media on Paper, 68” x 44”, 2014

Dr. Katharina P. Kakar

Goddess 4, Scrap Metal, 2014

Goddess, Scrap Metal, 2014

Dream, Acrylic On Paper, 22” x 30”, 2014

Selfie, Acrylic On Canvas, 19” x 20”, 2014

Fernanda Dmello

Street urchins 1,Charcoal and dry pastels on paper, 24” x 20”, 2015

Harshada Kerkar

Street urchins 2,Charcoal and dry pastels on paper, 24” x 20”, 2015

Aadhi Vishal

The Newsreader, Acrylic On Canvas,36” x 42”, 2011

Homage To Twiggy, Acrylic On Canvas, 36” x 42”, 2011

Silk Smitha, Acrylic On Canvas, 48” x 36”, 2014 Manjunaath Naik

Lucy With Pussy, Acrylic On Canvas, 48” x 36”, 2014

Sacrifice, Mix Media On Paper, 22” X 30”, 2014 Vitesh N. Naik

Emergence-I, Watercolor On Paper, 11” x 15”, 2014

City Of Pleasures, Mix Media On Paper, 12” X 12”, 2014

Emergence-III, Watercolor On Paper, 11” x 15”, 2014 Shilpa Mayenkar

Emergence-I, Watercolor On Paper, 11” x 15”, 2014

Ayesha SethFrom Agonda, South Goa, Ayesha completed her education from Parson's New York. She has worked with a variety of curators including Dr.Alka Pande, Anjolie Ela Menon, Mukesh Panika, Anjali Bhalla, Pooja Sood and has exhibited her works in various galleries including India Habitat Centre, The Stainless, Lalitkala Academy, BMW studio, Nitanjali Art Gallery and others in Delhi, The Living Room in Mumbai, Opera Gallery in Hong Kong and Lincoln Centre in NYC, NY.

Mohan NaikBorn in 1960, in Ghodkem, Balli, Cuncolim. He got his education from Goa College of Art in 1989 with BFA. He has participated in a total of 15 (fifteen) solo shows and around 34 (thirty four) group shows at the credit. He also attended around 7 (seven) art camps. Has participated in around 6 (six) art auctions (and sold) took place in Goa. The paintings are in collections all over the world. The copyright (for two of his paintings) is taken by Oxford India Ltd. and CRY ARCHES LTD.

Celio MascarenhasBorn in 1962, Mr.Celio Mascarenhas started with his in-born artistic talents in stone and wood sculpting along with portrait drawings and paintings. This passion had him showcase some of his portrait artworks and drawings during his young college days. Immense experience in these fields will have him participate in various shows in the future.

Vasudev ShetyeVasudev shetye lives in Korgao, the northern extreme of Goa and is a graduate in visual art from the college of Art in 2000. A regular participant in camps, workshops and exhibitions in Goa and elsewhere, he has won numerous awards both as a student and a professional. He has repeatedly won awards in successive state art exhibitions displaying his skill in sculpture as well. Recently he had a solo show at Jehangir Art Gallery Mumbai in November 2014.

Dr. Katharina P. KakarKatharina Poggendorf-Kakar, born in 1967 in Germany, grew up in an artist family and was exposed to art from early childhood. She studied Comparative Religion, Anthropology and Indian Art History at the Free University, Berlin, where she taught at the Institute of Comparative Religion from 1999 till 2002 and took her Ph.D. in 2001. She has participated in shows since 2012 and has many upcoming shows this year.

Fernanda DmelloBorn on Dec 8, 1980, Fernanda Dmello completed her Masters in Fine Arts from the S.N.School of Fine Arts, Central University, Hyderabad. She has been awarded the Shresta Art Resources award and exhibited her works at various shows.

Harshada Kerkar‘To which nation these street- urchins belong?This heart-breaking line of a famous Marathi poetry is not just a poetry but an eye - opening reality. My works are inspired by these lines. Charcoal and Dry pastels on paper ... seem to bring the effect that I desire ... says Harshada. The artist has been traveling all over India and creating works on this subject over the last 12 Years, besides her ‘Labourer Series.’

Aadhi VishalAadhi Vishal conceives his creative world around an eternal muse who inspires him to think about his existence and circumstances. She is a divine presence as far the artist is concerned and she masquerades as various characters. Born in Panjim Goa (1980) Aadhi obtained his BFA from Goa College of Arts (2004). Recipient of State Award (students category) 2002 has participated in group shows in LA 2011,Dubai 2007 and Goa. Aadhi has completed solo shows in Portugal and Australia recently. Aadhi lives and works in Goa, India.

Manjunaath NaikHaving Graduated from the Goa College of Arts in B.F.A (fine arts), Mr. Manjunaath has completed several works and exhibited them at various shows world over.

Vitesh N. NaikCompleted his Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting, from the Goa College of Art. He has participated in several shows in India and abroad. He is well known for his drawings, paintings and murals. His paintings are in collections all over the world.

Shilpa Mayenkar Naik Has completed her B. F. A. (Painting) from the Goa College of Art in 2001 and M. F. A. (Printmaking) from Hyderabad Central University in 2003. She has had several shows in Goa and the rest of India. Her paintings have been bought by prominent art collectors in India and abroad.