The Telegraph Tuesday , August 28 , 2012 Link: telegraphindia/1120828/jsp/northeast/story_15905525.jsp#.UcUtwDs9EsC Slice of life & nature on canvas - Exhibition at State Art Gallery displays 42 works of various artists A STAFF REPORTER Aug. 27: The weeklong exhibition organised by the Artist Circle in collaboration with the School of Fine Arts, Maligaon, began in the State Art Gallery today and will continue till September 1. Each of these paintings has something meaningful to narrate and an onlooker would enjoy viewing the different facets of human life being portrayed on the canvas. One can even hope to catch a glimpse of the burning issues of the current social scenario in these paintings. Works of art done in watercolour, acrylic and graphics are on display at this exhibition of paintings and drawings. Forty-two creations by local artists as well as art students from the School of Fine Arts have been exhibited in the show. The organisers had attempted to promote art as well as the participating artists through this particular exhibition. “We hold this annual exhibition every year by collaborating with different art schools in the city to promote the creations of artists here. This is the second time we are collaborating with the School of Fine Arts. Art students in particular get the exposure and when the audience appreciates their creations, it boosts their confidence. A few of the paintings on display here were also exhibited at the Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta, this year,” Koushik Kalita, an artist and member of the Artist Circle, said. One particular painting portraying a girl being molested by many immediately strikes an onlooker. It brings into one’s mind the various events that followed in the recent molestation of a woman on GS Road that shook not just the city but the entire nation. A few paintings depicted disturbing images of conflict and bloodshed and they immediately remind one of the current riots in the state. There are also paintings centred on human relationships, the beauty of nature and religious themes. The painting of Bhupen Hazarika holding the map of Assam, a phoolam gamosa and a japi is something that everyone would relate to, as Hazarika could be considered the binding force who attempted to integrate the people of the entire Northeast with his immortal melodies. “This is the second time I am participating in an art exhibition at the State Art Gallery and I am glad to get an opportunity to exhibit my painting here. I have painted on the theme of the vastness of the human mind,” Hiyamani Kalita, student of the School of Fine Arts, Maligaon, said. As regards the sale prospects of paintings in the state, Kalita said, “During our last exhibition, participants managed to sell some of their creations. But here the market for paintings has not grown as in other cities. While small paintings sell for about Rs 5,000, one can hope to earn Rs 7,000 to Rs 10,000 for the medium-sized paintings. The bigger ones cost more, depending on the skill and experience of the artist.” Artists also rued about the rising expenditure of holding such exhibitions. Since the price of materials that go into creating a piece of art has increased, coupled with the money that is required in arranging a public exhibition, many aspiring artists prefer to participate in group exhibitions rather than go solo. However, because of this, he may not get the desired exposure that he may be expecting. “These days, arranging an exhibition is a costly affair. But we are glad that veteran artists who are also our mentors have guided us immensely in organising such exhibitions. They enlighten us on the themes that hold interest in the present day and also provide us with valuable guidance on how to make our work more fine in quality,” Kalita said.
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