Shall we take a peek into Pratima Gallery where the exhibition 'Mysore Masters' was on till 3 Jan 2010. Enjoy.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Saluting artists of yore
Following article was written by Ambika Nagaraj which got published on 25 December 2009 Times Of India, Mysore Edition.
Though we often get to hear people speak of the creative works of dexterous artists from the past, it is seldom that we get to see their inventive creations. But here's a rare chance for Mysoreans to see some of the best of artworks by the bygone Mysore-based artists, who lived between 1840 and 2009. With some of the best of collections by the deft artists on display, this 10-day expo sure seems a delight to the connoisseurs of fine arts.
Organized by Ramsons Kala Pratisthana in association with INTACH, Mysore chapter at the Pratisthana's Pratima Gallery in the city is Mysore Masters - an exhibition of paintings by the bygone artistes of Mysore. The expo that showcases over 140 rare and enticing artworks has put on display the works of over 56 artists, as a tribute to them for having augmented the cultural scene of the city through their skills.
This expo has been organized as part of an event called Amruta Kala Uthsava 2009-10," says Kala Pratisthana designer Raghu, "on account of which we plan to host a variety of art-related shows and workshops throughout this year. This is the first event that has been organized as part of the year-long uthsava. "We decided upon hosting this as a tribute to the great artists who lived in our city."
Some of the artists whose works are on display at the expo are: Iyengar S R, Tankasale S G, Javagal Narasimhaiah, K S Siddhalingaswamy, Keshavayya K, Raghuttama Putty, Lalitha R Putty, Mukta Venkatesh, Murthy PVK, Soofi F M and Sreeroopa S Madhav.
The exhibition includes paintings, pencil sketches, drawings, modern art, threat works, paper arts and line drawings and paintings of a variety of forms such as Mysore style, oil paintings, water colours and oil on photographs.
The exhibition will be on between 10.30 am and 7 pm daily and concludes on January 3.
Though we often get to hear people speak of the creative works of dexterous artists from the past, it is seldom that we get to see their inventive creations. But here's a rare chance for Mysoreans to see some of the best of artworks by the bygone Mysore-based artists, who lived between 1840 and 2009. With some of the best of collections by the deft artists on display, this 10-day expo sure seems a delight to the connoisseurs of fine arts.
Organized by Ramsons Kala Pratisthana in association with INTACH, Mysore chapter at the Pratisthana's Pratima Gallery in the city is Mysore Masters - an exhibition of paintings by the bygone artistes of Mysore. The expo that showcases over 140 rare and enticing artworks has put on display the works of over 56 artists, as a tribute to them for having augmented the cultural scene of the city through their skills.
This expo has been organized as part of an event called Amruta Kala Uthsava 2009-10," says Kala Pratisthana designer Raghu, "on account of which we plan to host a variety of art-related shows and workshops throughout this year. This is the first event that has been organized as part of the year-long uthsava. "We decided upon hosting this as a tribute to the great artists who lived in our city."
Some of the artists whose works are on display at the expo are: Iyengar S R, Tankasale S G, Javagal Narasimhaiah, K S Siddhalingaswamy, Keshavayya K, Raghuttama Putty, Lalitha R Putty, Mukta Venkatesh, Murthy PVK, Soofi F M and Sreeroopa S Madhav.
The exhibition includes paintings, pencil sketches, drawings, modern art, threat works, paper arts and line drawings and paintings of a variety of forms such as Mysore style, oil paintings, water colours and oil on photographs.
The exhibition will be on between 10.30 am and 7 pm daily and concludes on January 3.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
A Surprise Visit
The gallery was closed due to a 'bundh' couple of days ago and I went there a little late in the morning to work in the office. Who do I see at the door, looking puzzled and disappointed, are none other than two brilliant bureaucrats of Karnatka who are well known for being art patrons - Ms. Jija Harisingh and Mr. Chiranjeev Singh.
They had drove down all the way from Bangalore to see the exhibition but were disappointed to find the door closed. I dashed out and ushered them in from a private door into the gallery. Both officers were mighty pleased to see the exhibition and stayed on for more than an hour.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Exhibition Inauguration
The exhibition 'Mysore Masters' was inaugurated by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratrishwara Deshikendra Mahaswamigalu, the pontiff of Suttur Mutt, on 23 December 2009, 5.00 pm at Pratima Gallery, Mysore. Prof. M.H. Krishnaiah, Chairman, Karnataka Sahitya Academy was the Chief Guest and Sri Krishna Vattam, Convener, INTACH, Mysore Chapter was the Guest of Honour. Following are the pictures from the inauguration.
L-R: Sri D. Ram Singh, Chairman, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana, Sri Krishna Vattam, Prof. M.H. Krishnaiah, H.H. Deshikendra Swamiji and Sri R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana.
L-R: Sri D. Ram Singh, Chairman, Sri Krishna Vattam, H.H. Deshikendra Swamiji, Prof. M.H. Krishnaiah, and Sri M.B. Singh, Executive Trustee, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana.
L-R: Sri R.G. Singh, Dr. C.R. Dileep Kumar and Sri Raghu Dharmendra
Lighting the lamp.
Inauguration of the exhibition
Prof. M.H. Krishnaiah speaking about the art and artists whose artworks are displayed at the exhibition.
Release of the catalog of the exhibition
Sri Krishna Vattam addressing the gathering
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Mysore Masters
The exhibition has been rechristened as 'Mysore Masters' in English and as 'Mysoorina Amara Kalavidaru' in Kannada. The exhibition is scheduled between
23 December 2009 to 3 January 2010
Following is the poster of the exhibition
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