Written by Bhoomika Roy Bannerjee
Throughout the partitions of Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bengaluru, one thing quietly highly effective and artistic is happening – The Pleasant Brush Strokes, an artwork exhibition that was not born within the studios {of professional} curators or industrial galleries however in a second of kinship between 5 strangers-turned-friends.
At first look, it seems like another modest artwork exhibition. However as you step inside, you possibly can hear the brushstrokes whisper tales of self-taught journeys and keenness nurtured by means of years of working different jobs.
“None of us knew one another earlier than final yr’s Chitra Santhe,” says Christopher M, the occasion’s organiser. “We admired one another’s works, spoke, and laughed, and the thought simply sparked. Over a yr’s price of debate, we got here up with the thought of this exhibition.”
Christopher, a self-taught artist from Kerala, spent over 25 years in promoting earlier than selecting to return to the world he had first touched with pencil sketch outlines as a toddler. As we speak, he’s as comfy creating oil work as he’s with digital artwork on canvas. His story alone might fill a gallery, nevertheless it’s the collective voice of the group that makes this present outstanding.
The Pleasant Brush Strokes, an artwork exhibition. (Specific Photograph)
Alongside him stands a various group of artists —Meghna Chowhan, Shrinivas, Sojaa Soman, and Meera. A few of them have been legal professionals and civil engineers. Some are full-time artists. Every presents a singular model, starting from acrylics and mural portray to the well-known Gond tribal model of artwork practised in Madhya Pradesh.
Each piece was created utilizing only a brush—no combined media, no elaborations. That simplicity is a part of the purpose. “We wished to call it one thing trustworthy,” explains Christopher. “All of us work with brushes. And extra importantly, we’ve change into associates by means of our number of kinds utilizing a singular instrument.”
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There isn’t any overarching theme, however the exhibition isn’t about aligning kinds, however about what occurs when 5 folks consider their artwork deserves an viewers. “We’re simply seeing the way it goes, as that is our first group exhibition,” Christopher says when requested about the way forward for The Pleasant Brush Strokes. “If folks reply, if this works—perhaps it turns into a yearly factor.”
Each piece was created utilizing only a brush—no combined media, no elaborations. (Specific Photograph)
In a world the place creativity usually fights for house, an exhibition like this serves as a reminder that artwork doesn’t all the time want a grand corridor or curatorial statements to matter. Generally, all it takes is 5 brushes and one shared wall.
The exhibition shall be open to guests till July 6.
The creator is an intern with The Indian Specific.