Buddha on canvas attracts art lovers NAMITA PANDA (From top) Two paintings on display at Biswal’s exhibition and visitors admire a painting at the exhibition. Telegraph pictures Bhubaneswar, April 19: Serene images of peace and spirituality expressed on the canvas by painter Chintamani Biswal have been attracting art lovers of the city to Jayadev Bhavan. A solo exhibition of the painter’s creations begun here on Friday evening. Titled “Peace”, the works of the young artist depict an array of reflections revolving around harmony of mankind and nature as well as between human beings. In each of the nearly 20 paintings exhibited at the hall, one comes across a new scene in each work. But the artist has been consistent in his imagery of peace, something that can be perceived in each of the paintings. Symbolising Buddha as the emblem of peace, Biswal has done a series of paintings showcasing the preacher-saint in a thoughtful mood. The viewer can easily connect the blue of the ocean that forms the backdrop in one of the paintings, with a serene blue shade Biswal has lent to Buddha’s face. Similarly, the founder of Buddhism can be seen engrossed in meditation with a subtle smile on his face in another painting, which reflects his spirituality. “I have always been attracted to the various sculptures of Buddha found in the state. Some of the paintings here belong to the younger days of my association with art,” said Biswal. “I believe Buddha is the perfect endorsement of serenity in mankind,” he added. Paintings he had created as a teenager might be revealing immaturity in composition, but the theme had been impressive even then. Biswal had depicted a younger Siddhartha wandering amidst nature in one of his earlier works. Several art lovers seemed fascinated with Biswal’s ceations. “I really liked the fact that he has created all paintings with calm shades. The colours itself evoke a sense of tranquillity,” said Sangeeta Mohanty, a visitor. “The artist has showcased a wide range of moods of Buddha that are captivating for the detailed expressions,” said Biren Routray, an art student. Buddha on canvas attracts art lovers NAMITA PANDA (From top) Two paintings on display at Biswal’s exhibition and visitors admire a painting at the exhibition. Telegraph pictures Bhubaneswar, April 19: Serene images of peace and spirituality expressed on the canvas by painter Chintamani Biswal have been attracting art lovers of the city to Jayadev Bhavan. A solo exhibition of the painter’s creations begun here on Friday evening. Titled “Peace”, the works of the young artist depict an array of reflections revolving around harmony of mankind and nature as well as between human beings. In each of the nearly 20 paintings exhibited at the hall, one comes across a new scene in each work. But the artist has been consistent in his imagery of peace, something that can be perceived in each of the paintings. Symbolising Buddha as the emblem of peace, Biswal has done a series of paintings showcasing the preacher-saint in a thoughtful mood. The viewer can easily connect the blue of the ocean that forms the backdrop in one of the paintings, with a serene blue shade Biswal has lent to Buddha’s face. Similarly, the founder of Buddhism can be seen engrossed in meditation with a subtle smile on his face in another painting, which reflects his spirituality. “I have always been attracted to the various sculptures of Buddha found in the state. Some of the paintings here belong to the younger days of my association with art,” said Biswal. “I believe Buddha is the perfect endorsement of serenity in mankind,” he added. Paintings he had created as a teenager might be revealing immaturity in composition, but the theme had been impressive even then. Biswal had depicted a younger Siddhartha wandering amidst nature in one of his earlier works. Several art lovers seemed fascinated with Biswal’s ceations. “I really liked the fact that he has created all paintings with calm shades. The colours itself evoke a sense of tranquillity,” said Sangeeta Mohanty, a visitor. “The artist has showcased a wide range of moods of Buddha that are captivating for the detailed expressions,” said Biren Routray, an art student. The art exhibition is on till Saturday evening. Top
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