Very rarely do we find real life figures who inspire and after that surprise you with their grace, humbleness and talent. Had the pleasure of meeting someone personifying all the above words earlier this month. His name is Machcha Gangadas, a painter, an artist, a poet with colours who showcased his works at the Jehangir Art Gallery earlier this month.
These are not paintings, these are concepts.
His right leg is affected by Polio, but that has not stopped Mr. Gangadas from spending every single Sunday in Bombay, touring various art galleries and exploring and appreciating other artists' works. It is this insight and dedication that shows through his work and amazing techniques, which he was gladly sharing with onlookers and connoisseurs.
You can see more of his paintings here
These are not paintings, these are concepts.
The concept that there is one and only one energy that flows in our soul. It is the origin of our soul and the collective soul of the world as well. According to the artist Mr. Gangadas, he's depicted the flow of energy of the entire universe. He says we carry this energy within ourselves and it is also the basis of the scientific term of "aura".
Every person has a distinctive aura. Also, the flow of energy can be controlled by proper meditation and thereby "activating" chakras. There are seven chakras in the human body.
A lover of the art of art for the past three decades, he currently works in the State Bank of India. Ask him how he finds the time to paint, while working in a Bank, he says that passion always finds a way.
He rises early, and often paints till wee hours of the morning. He gives the credit to his family who has supported him throughout and mostly, his wife, who often prepares tea for him as he paints in the night. He has a son and a daughter-in-law and is based in Pune.
His right leg is affected by Polio, but that has not stopped Mr. Gangadas from spending every single Sunday in Bombay, touring various art galleries and exploring and appreciating other artists' works. It is this insight and dedication that shows through his work and amazing techniques, which he was gladly sharing with onlookers and connoisseurs.
Apart from the concept of cosmic energy reflected in his works, an important part of his paintings is the technique he employs. The concept of the flow of energy may be old, but to portray it in a radical way catches your attention. Even in his paintings you can feel something is alive, creating ripples around you, within you.
For those interested in seeing more of his work or better still, buying it, please email Mr. Machcha Gangadas at ggmachcha@gmail.com.
You can see more of his paintings here
"passion always finds a way" very much true
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