From: 27th November to 3rd December 2023
“The Childhood Stories”
An Exhibition of Paintings by well-known artist Madhavi Joshi
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
161-B, M.G. Road
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 93254 00038
Email: madhavisjoshi72@gmail.com
This show was inaugurated on 27th November 2023 by Bir & Neev (Child Artist), Pooja & Kalpesh Joshi(Architects) in the presence of Nitin Jadia(Art Collector), Dr. Navroz Kotwal(Orthodontist), Dr. Subhash Shah(POPO Landon) among others.
About Artist Madhavi Joshi From time immemorial, numerous art forms emerged through man’s aesthetic adventure. Amongst them painting is one of the most creative art forms which uplifts the mind, life and soul towards the divine.
In the realm of art an artist always gets inspiration from the environment and entourage he lives in. Artist Madhavi Joshi Engineer by qualification and Artist by passion graduated in Fine Arts Painting from Pune University has a unique style depicting spiritual Indian mythological idols and Hindu iconography through her paintings .
She has exhibited her work through 25+ solo and 100+group exhibitions in famous galleries in India and abroad and achieved more than 10 awards.
In addition to this she has participated in numerous auctions and donated her paintings for charities.
Her series of paintings represents her artistic expression on the sanctity and relevance of numerous vignettes of Indian culture compared to their modern practices.
In her series – ‘The Divine Perception’ , she has inculcated various elements of nature, their symbols and iconography to impart visual effects of glory and transparency along with the memories of countries past heritage through impressive strokes .The relevance’s of various colours and symbols and their sanctity along with meditational hues are prominent in her work.
The artist’s work in her latest series ‘The Childhood stories’ is characterized by its thought-provoking narrative, which not only showcases the beauty of nostalgia but also addresses critical issues that demand our attention and empathy. Through her intriguing and engaging techniques, she manages to create a striking juxtaposition between the joys and the hardships of childhood, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer’s mind. This series serves as a testament to the power of art to convey complex emotions and to draw attention to important social issues in a visually captivating and emotionally resonant manner.
Relevance of vivid lines , geometrical figures , shapes and contours along with their colourful lines through the illuminations/brightness , light and shade and reflection effects in the apt arenas have together enhanced the visual perceptive levels in her creations which often amaze and mesmerises one and all by leaving an indelible impact on their minds and souls.
She says that “nature is a wonderful art piece created by god –whether it is Earth ,Space,Universe,Living beings or divine natural powers are enough to ignite my imagination and inspire me to create and pursue my artistic journey.”
The Series CHILDHOOD STORIES Showcased By Artist Madhavi Joshi In Jehangir Art Gallery