BRUSH WITH TOMORROW ………. When Gautam Mukherjii was 14th an exhibition of Picasso’s works inspired him to become a painter. But not a study art. “I don’t believe in learning to paint academically. I think that they (art institution) force their ideas and techniques on you, and you don’t grow as an individual painter ,” he asserts. Thus began a self-motivated process of reading books like The Great Atists and attending shows of artists such as Jogen Chowdhury and Bikash Bhattacharya. Mukherjii also dabbled in portrait painting that has been translated into a figurative style today.
Mukherjii paints with acrylic on canvas (watercolours restrict his expression). At first glance, his works reflect Bengali family life. “This is my dhaung (approach) . You will see kurshi (chair), almadi (capboard), but it is not a photograph. A child pulling his grandpa’s spectacles, three women combing each other’s hair…all such family life images express the sentiment of love felt the world over by one and all.” Even though he has pursued the same theme over several years. Mukherjii’s works show a progression; ”My colours are smoother and reveal the character of the person. The figurative strokes are stronger and therefore my women are more real now.”……………………………..By Neha PAREKH.
L’Officiel January 2004
Photo: Ashima Mehra
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WOMAN’S ERA November (first) 2004 -------------------------------------Art World
Recently, a young and dynamic artist Gautam Mukherjii exhibited his paintings titled “Sweet Bengal” at Habiart gallery at Habitet Centre .
In this series, the artist has captured the fascinating images of Soner Bangla’s golden period. It was the time when a glorious culture flourished. In painting, Gautam’s approach is somewhat easy and he proves himself well versed in the subject. With acrylic pigments, he paints the beautiful women and families of Bengal.
His paintings are figurative, studying the rich heritage of Bengali culture. His characters share a feeling of hope despite the despair. Gautam says, ”My images are realistic because they are my reaction to contemporary concerns and real-life situations.
But I try to give them a new realistic twist so that if there are 2 object in the painting, they go to lend a good balance .” No doubt, the paintings of this artist are impressive,……………….------------------------------------------------------ By JAGDEESH CHAWLA
Mukherjii paints with acrylic on canvas (watercolours restrict his expression). At first glance, his works reflect Bengali family life. “This is my dhaung (approach) . You will see kurshi (chair), almadi (capboard), but it is not a photograph. A child pulling his grandpa’s spectacles, three women combing each other’s hair…all such family life images express the sentiment of love felt the world over by one and all.” Even though he has pursued the same theme over several years. Mukherjii’s works show a progression; ”My colours are smoother and reveal the character of the person. The figurative strokes are stronger and therefore my women are more real now.”……………………………..By Neha PAREKH.
L’Officiel January 2004
Photo: Ashima Mehra
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WOMAN’S ERA November (first) 2004 -------------------------------------Art World
Recently, a young and dynamic artist Gautam Mukherjii exhibited his paintings titled “Sweet Bengal” at Habiart gallery at Habitet Centre .
In this series, the artist has captured the fascinating images of Soner Bangla’s golden period. It was the time when a glorious culture flourished. In painting, Gautam’s approach is somewhat easy and he proves himself well versed in the subject. With acrylic pigments, he paints the beautiful women and families of Bengal.
His paintings are figurative, studying the rich heritage of Bengali culture. His characters share a feeling of hope despite the despair. Gautam says, ”My images are realistic because they are my reaction to contemporary concerns and real-life situations.
But I try to give them a new realistic twist so that if there are 2 object in the painting, they go to lend a good balance .” No doubt, the paintings of this artist are impressive,……………….------------------------------------------------------ By JAGDEESH CHAWLA
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