Artist Naresh Mahanta at work
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Visakhapatnam-based artist Naresh Mahanta believes that the human face is essentially the most stunning factor. The artist is captivated by folks, and is absorbed by portraits and the determine.
Known for his portraiture works, Naresh will likely be showcasing 122 of his artworks at a solo show within the metropolis.
“Art is the language through which I talk about a particular subject. I use colours and the brush to do so. In my paintings, rather than rendering a subject as it is, I try to portray a beautiful atmosphere which may influence the emotion of the viewer and they can enjoy it,” says the artist, who works from his house studio.
Most of the works that will likely be on show on the exhibition are watercolour work, aside from a couple of oil on canvas and acrylic on canvas works.
Inspired by the landscapes and sweetness of Visakhapatnam, Naresh has captured some of the enduring spots of town in his works from a recent inventive perspective. Nearly 70 artworks that will likely be displayed are a mirrored image of the wonder of Visakhapatnam. “From time to time I change my subject matter with a landscape or some equestrian art, but people remain my true obsession,” says Naresh, a self-taught artist who started dabbling in artwork since 2011. The works to be showcased within the exhibition had been carried out over a interval of 4 years by the artist. “Whether just for my own enjoyment or for private commission, I love to use my brush and paints to capture a likeness. I like to make marks with my paint, rather than try for a photographic smoothness; but regardless, the end result should be an accurate observation from the artist’s viewpoint,” says Naresh.
Some of his works are carried out within the alla prima methodology, a portray method wherein a canvas is accomplished in a single session.
The exhibition will likely be on at Hawa Mahal from April 18 to 20 from midday to 8pm.