Colour riot of a different kind

Varanasi: In the cultural capital of Kashi, the visible Bhulok of Devadhidev Mahadev and the Ganga's flow cool the mind, which is why everyone enjoys Kashi, also known as Varanasi. All and sundry are eager to visit. In the abode of the gods where the mornings are special, a glimpse of life's ultimate truth is omnipresent.

With the efforts of artist and curator Hina Bhatt of Hina Bhatt Art Ventures, Pune, and coordinator painter Anil Sharma, people are getting a rare chance to see 24 artists from across the country participating in the Akshay Kala Yatra -2 -Madhyam series in Varanasi for the first time through their art creation.

The second leg of the Akshay Kala Yatra encapsulated a five-day art camp at Ram Chhatpar Shilp Nyas, Mahesh Nagar Colony, where artists' works were displayed.

Senior Bhopal artist Yusuf's outlined paintings give the impression that he is writing pictures. Haren Thakur, a senior artist from Jharkhand, has combined life and nature in such a way that we can see the breakdown of the fundamental components of life and natural wealth.

The Lucknow-based artist Bhupendra Asthana's paintings exude originality and creativity. The majority of the lines in the paintings are black, which helps to emphasize the image.

Supriya Ambar's figure-based paintings from Jabalpur depict the day-to-day lives of hardworking women. The freshness of the colors and the sense of bright indigenousness of the Baiga tribe's tattoo art in Madhya Pradesh have also received attention. In a style that is familiar, Dr. Sunil Vishwakarma's paintings from Varanasi depict the Ram Leela of Ramnagar and the ghats of Kashi. His paintings show a beautiful combination and a glimpse of culture. The artworks of Rajiv Shikdar from Aligarh show the impact and feelings of Kashi. Mo Suleman, who hails from Samastipur, Bihar, is well-known for his paintings of Hindu deities. However, he has painted Ganesha and Nandi in a very attractive way, and the canvas's empty, flat surface demonstrates the artist's skill in bringing the image to life.

In his black-outlined works, Khairagarh-based Amrish Mishra depicts life's tender feelings. Bhuri Bai from Bhopal's canvases show the impact of Bhil society painting of Jhabua region and a combination of feelings. The social anomalies of Uttarakhand's Ravipasi are the subjects of his paintings. There is a hidden message on Anoop Kumar Chand's canvas from Ghaziabad about saving endangered wildlife. Both in isolation and in combination, the colors create a natural effect.

Through Sanskrit shlokas and deities, Jaipur's Suresh Jangid has depicted Kashi's spirituality on canvas. Here, too, you can catch a glimpse of the Rajasthani painting style.

In her Patna-based paintings, Anita Kumari has combined the imaginative power of nature with the colors of spring. The paintings of coordinator and painter Anil Sharma depict the charming scenes of Kashi in a lively and appealing way. The special mix of varieties with dynamic impact on the material draws in the crowd.