Of artists and mothers.....

Of artists and mothers.....

Colours are an inseparable part of our life.
Their vibrancy energises us. The serenity of white, the prosperity in green, the passionate reds, the cool blues, the spiritual yellow. Every aspect of our life is filled with beauty of colours. A rainbow in the sky never fails to attract us just like the beautiful colour of paintings.
It was therefore a great joy to go for an exhibition of paintings by talented children, gifted with creativity.
Appropriately titled " Taare Zameem Par" it had a collection of paintings made by children between the age of 9 to 16. As stated in the theme, "Art is harmony parallel with nature. Each child speaks to you through their paintings on what is closest to their hearts."
The theme was apt since all kids were akin to stars potraying their immense talent using different mediums. Some used water colours and oil paints while others used pencils and pens. Whatever was the medium the portrayal was beautiful. They displayed the beauty of nature whether through flowers, trees and animals or shapes and concrete forms. Some were abstract and some human or divine. Each painting expressed ideas or emotions using various shapes, lines, colours, tones and texture. Their bright little faces eager to explain the thoughts behind their creativity, the use of the varied mediums, their development as artists.
One student of Bombay Scottish also a badminton player made a painting representing P.V.Sindhu, her personal favourite, standing tall with her achievements, an inpspiration for all.
Amongst all these were exquisite paintings made by Janhavi Bhide using colour pencils. She is a student of the 9th Grade in Hillspring International School and has been painting since she was a child.
No wonder she has mastered the art.
Her nimble fingers have created paintings depicting artefacts like lamps, fruits and the like so very full of life. Simple and shy she said that it takes 3 to 5 hours to make a painting. She has been trained by her mentor Sandeep Sir.
Painting is not everyone's cup of tea. Using her skills and creativity she has transformed everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art. She also introduced me to the paintings of her friend Mahita Shah potraying a unique concept of peace using ink on canvas.
All the children displaying their art must have begun with scribbling on the walls in their home. The encouragement , love and support of their parents gave them wings to fly and reach for the sky. Among the beaming parents was Ashwini Bhide, Janhavi's mother valuing her achievements and the impression they were making on the visitors. Her daughter, Janhavi had given greater depth to art but as a mother, her own eyes reflected colours of love.

( The exhibition was held  on 14th & 15th April 2018 at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai )