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A true artist's vision lies in not his skills but in what he sees and imagines beyond his art. In our very first conversation, Shashikant Patade mentioned how paintings should not just remain a piece of art hanging on walls in empty spaces but they should be a medium that transport you to an entire different arena, even if it is for a while. It should be your escape, a space of contentment and a story that reminds you of something or someone.
Well, Shashikant's paintings speak volumes. They take your mind on a little tour where you can't help but become a part of the painting. For instance, I was observing one of his paintings where a tribal woman was walking out of a forest where one of her hand was holding a stack of cut woods on her head while holding her little son's hand with the other.
The painting shows multiple rays of sunshine piercing themselves through wide and heavy spread of canopies and this moment could literally be felt. Rays of sunshine touching your skin in a bare, green forest..
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. About Shashikant Patade Shashikant Patade completed his art education up to G.D.
Art and A.M. in Fine Arts at L.
S. Raheja School of Arts in Bandra, Mumbai. He participated in several solo and group exhibitions in top art galleries across Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, New Delhi, and the USA, receiving great appreciation for his thematic presentations.
He has been honored with many awards from the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra, Raheja School of Art, MCGB, and Camlin Ltd., as well as for set designing from NCPA. The various works in acrylic, oil colors, and mixed media on canvas reflect his artistic perception, capturing the sanctity and relevance of numerous historical monuments across different regions.
His art celebrates the vivid religious festivals of India, while also showcasing the omnipresent beauty of nature-particularly in the rural areas of Konkan-highlighting their seasonal peculiarities and subtleties. Shashikant's paintings The artist's paintings are a blend of cultures, colours and diversity of Indian landscape. Be it a village side scenary, Mumbai's bustling streets or Rajasthan's majestic palaces.
When asked about his favourite series of paintings, he mentioned how two paintings called, 'Temple' and 'King's Procession' were his favourite since he has travelled a lot in Rajasthan and each time, this colourful city seems to have enchanted him with its beauty. He also went on to explain 'Devrai', another one of his paintings that describes the significance of a place in a village where people do not cut thr trees. They let them take its natural course and grow infinitly.
This place is called the 'Devrai'. Collages If you happen to take a stroll across the display of Shashikant's paintings, you will come across a few colourful collages and will be taken aback with its beauty and mastery. "We applied acryalic colours on collage papers, cut them seperately, dried them and them stuck them in the form a painting.
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just like pieces of puzzle. I had a picture of exactly which colour would look vibrant and depict the story I wish to convey. After the painting was done, I applied a solution on it to make sure the colour does not wear off," said Shashikant.
Exhibition Details Patade's paintings are on display from December 16 to December 31, 2024 at the Free Press House. The paintings will be open for admirers to take a look between 11 AM to 7 PM. Gallery FPH is located at the Free Press House in Nariman Point, Mumbai.
It provides talented artists a fortnightly space to showcase their works and receive acknowledgement from art lovers and attract sales..
