CHENNAI: Deccan Musings – a group art show of 16 artists – Fawad Tamanakat, Gurram Mallesham, Laxman Aelay, Mohamed Osman, Rohini Reddy, Shivarama Chary, Surya Prakash, Sisir Sahana, Rajeshwara Rao, Chippa Sudhakar, Srinivas Reddy, Sreekanth Kurva, Sachin Jaltare, Sayam Bharat Yadav and Bairu Raghuramand Vaikuntam explores the charismatic possibilities of colourful vibes. Mohamed Osman’s water colour sketch on paper Haridasu, a man with a red turban has been finely etched. The artist’s involvement in portraying forgotten Indian culture is appreciable. A bull which dons traditional outfits reminds one of Sankaranti. Also, Sayam Bharat Yadav’s bull on paper with acrylic is amazing. Yadav’s works are majorly inspired from his childhood memories. Nature has been a source of inspiration for him, he has created innovative designs and textures that resemble a rural tale of compassion. Social issues, he claimed are his cup of tea.Chippa Sudhakar’s mixed media Barcode I & II are extremely personal. Relationships form an integral part of his work. His ideas, surface the unique definition of life.Surya Prakash’s Moonlight and Green landscape – acrylic on canvas are vivid and pulsating. He has used natural elements from the environment around. His love for hues and shades are evident, and that is what makes it so special. The manner in which he has balanced using different shades of colour, bring calmness to one’s mind. He believes that god is nature, and feels art and god are synonymous. Fawad Tamanakat’s mixed patches on canvas express our monotonous way of living. His works remind one of the poem Leisure where William Henry Davies says there’s no time to realise nature’s bounty, despite one’s poor life schedule. Having created cityscapes and womens’ figurines at length, his Street observation showcases the fast paced lives of the people of Hyderabad. The constant change around, influences him. Gurram Mallesham’s Metamorphism addresses cultural matters and induces restrained axioms. His portraits investigate contrived self-images of the urban society. His depictions hold metamorphic connotations. The Similes in Sisir Sahana’s cast and frame worked glass sculptures depict self-confidence. Their meanings are represented symbolically. Looking at mankind, he tends to keep aside physical references and feelings. Rest of his works impart self-reliance and disdainful disposition. Vaikuntam’s charcoal on canvas is stylish. His works are heavily inspired by the Telangana men and women. He has used primary colours to fill the medium. Shivarama Chary’s mixed media – Prakriti I & II deals with metaphysical subjects. The blend of prakriti and purusha signifies his interest in philosophy. Srinivas Reddy’s painted fibre glass sculpture with a human head as the super power is incredible. The set of five different heads rising above the ground to face the world is an inspiring sight, dotted with bravery. Sreekanth Kurva’s portrayals of animals in a creative way resonates wit and astuteness. He is inspired by animals that are present in his domestic farm. Laxman Aelay has used bright colours to express his happy moments. Conceptualising Shiva and Shakti, Sachin Jaltare’s abstracts revolve around the dynamism and energy that depict a couple’s bonding circle. Rajeshwara Rao has gracefully described a human mind’s levels of consciousness. Bairu Raguram’s pen drawings Inattention I & II show dimensions of tonal effects. Rohini Reddy’s couple bronze shows how a girl transforms into woman. Motherhood seems to interest the artist.(The exhibition is on display till July 30 at the Forum Art Gallery, Adyar. For details, call 42115596)
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