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A whole range of artistic creations on display

Madhur Tankha

Works of three artists being showcased in the Capital

NEW DELHI: Art connoisseurs in the Capital are in for a spectacular treat. Apparao Galleries is organising three shows depicting artistic impressions of three talented artists in the city.

Alexis Kersey's five-day show titled "Portfolio 2" opened at Shridharani Gallery here this past Saturday. Born to an English father and Australian mother, Alexis spent the first five years of his life in Karnataka and then moved on to Britain where he had his education. Nowadays he divides his time between Mysore, Chennai and London.

Initially driven by a personal interest in the cultural influences that create identity, Alexis has created a body of work that is basically an amalgamation of a Western perspective on art with the visual language of hand-painted Indian street advertising. He is also adept at the art of blending different styles and cultural influences in unexpected and imaginative ways.

Since 1998 Alexis has had solo as well as group shows not only in Indian cities but also in London and New York.

Another five-day show, "The Rain Forest", by Sri Lankan artist Senaka Senanayake, opened at Visual Art Gallery on Saturday.

Painting since the age of six, Senaka so far has participated in over 100 solo shows in Sri Lanka, India and other countries. Colour forms an important component of his paintings.

Using his favourite medium of oils, Senaka creates paintings that are spontaneous, optimistic and cheerful. Endowed with a philosophical bent of mind, he presents paintings that are influenced by the traditional Buddhist paintings as well as the ancient mural tradition of his island country. Rain forests are the artist's current obsession and no doubt his preoccupation.

Another exhibition of paintings titled "Leela Embodiment -- Icons of Revenge and Redemption" by Mumbai-based artist Suryakant Lokhande opens at Shridharani Gallery in the Capital on September 15. Suryakant creates works that highlight the process of metamorphosis, movement and transition.

Using a variety of techniques and mediums, the artist employs a visual language that is drawn from the world around him. He appropriates these varied sources and combines them with his artistic understanding to create pictures that are not only visually interesting but also intellectually stimulating.

An alumnus of the reputed Sir J.J. School of Arts in Mumbai, Suryakant has held quite a few solo shows so far. His current exhibition ends on September 19.

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