This story is from August 14, 2014

Feet fascination and abstract landscapes

This group show, titled Sanctity of Glorious Traditions, is an exhibition of paintings by Satara-based artists Asalam Mulla and Sagar Bondre.
Feet fascination and abstract landscapes
This group show, titled Sanctity of Glorious Traditions, is an exhibition of paintings by Satara-based artists Asalam Mulla and Sagar Bondre.
Both artists have opted for oil and acrylic colours on canvas and are showcasing their works at Jehangir Art Gallery. Says Asalam Mulla, “My work in oil on canvas shows the relevance and sanctity of feet by their existence that is omnipresent in this world. I am deeply impressed by their relevance and importance.
Ever since I was a child, I used to observe my mother’s feet, the feet of religious deities as well as the bare, decorated or well adorned feet with ornaments for dances, the feet of Jesus Christ after crucifixion, etc. I was also fascinated by the care and precautions one has to take while protecting flowers petals, the way we touch our elders’ feet when we give them respect — all this and more is what has inspired me for this show. Forms, composition and colour tones all find importance in my works. I have also tried to justify the importance of existence of feet in this world in my paintings.”
Adds, Sagar Bondre, “My work in acrylic colours on canvas elaborates the forms and rustic memories of old buildings, houses in rural areas and the importance of old discarded things like rusted sheds, broken tiles, roofs etc, Forms and colours are important to me. I take inspiration from the simplicity of life in our rural areas and the architecture of old houses and buildings there. My work elaborates the relevance of the memories of this heritage in the modern age.”
Sanctity of Glorious Traditions can be viewed at Jehangir Art Gallery, A/C 2, 161- B, M G Road, Kala Ghoda till August 17, 11 am to 7 pm.
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