The group show organized by Art Grooves will feature works of 20 artists from across India
The group show organized by Art Grooves will feature works of 20 artists from across India
Online art forum Art Grooves is holding its first offline exhibition at Bombay Art Society in Mumbai. Twenty artists from different parts of the country and abroad will showcase their creations in different styles and textures.
Purnima Dayal, a Mumbai-based artist and founder of Art Grooves, says though the works are not subject-bound, each artist is showcasing works that best reflect his or her style. Since the platform was launched in early 2020, when the pandemic was raging, Art Grooves has been reaching out to many artists in India and abroad through its virtual art exhibitions, competitions, art meets and e-art catalogues.
Work by Anjum Shah | photo credit: special arrangement
“Galleries were closed, there was no room for budding artists to show their work. The idea behind Art Grooves was to create a space for artists to showcase their work and engage in meaningful discussions with other artists,” says Poornima.
It held its first online exhibition in February 2021, in which 22 artists from across India participated. Later in March, it released an e-catalog featuring the works of 12 female artists.
“Online art shows have helped many artists overcome this uncertain time. We got great participation and support from the artists. Regular art meets helped us start conversations about our own works and the works of others, which helped inspire us to keep working,” says Poornima.
“A physical exhibition was always a dream; It is truly an experience to see an exhibition in a gallery and imbibe the energy of the space,” says Poornima.
Work by Vedha Shriram | photo credit: special arrangement
Group shows will include artist Sunil Boukhandi’s Ajanta and Ellora caves on paper, Ambika Kapoor Vij’s paintings, Anjum Shah’s works in mixed media and Vedha Sriram, whose colorful Chambers Showcasing your unique style. Some of the works of Purnima Dayal’s award winning paintings of city scenes will be on display.
Select pieces from the collection of enamel artist Triveni Mahajan – enamel on metal art works and artworks, apart from works by photographers Hasrat Ali and Mallika Gurnani will be part of the show.
Reena Wal, Payal Sarvaiya, Lashu Kapoor, Vishwas Pednekar, Shalina Ahwa Gupta, Kamini Mishra, Devanshi Damani Shah, Dr Roma Madan Soni, Sandhya Jathar, Sapna Anand and Ratiu Goyal will showcase their creations.
The show will take place at Bombay Art Society in Mumbai from April 16 to 23.