Kerala
– a state known for its beauty, from its beaches and backwaters to ancient ports, palaces and
the hospitality of its people has taken a severe blow from Mother Nature and
needs all the help it possibly can get to get back on its feet. Having received
unusually high amount of rainfall this monsoon season, Kerala has faced the
worst flooding in nearly a century. And though the flood waters are receding,
repairs to the state, from the micro grass-root level of an individual’s home
to the state-run infrastructure is going to be a slow, long and very tedious
process that will require tonnes of funds. People all over the world are trying
to help those affected, in whatever way they can. And without having to get
into the actual projected figures, suffice it to say that any and every bit of
additional aid pouring in – whether in the form of currency, basic necessities,
foods, goods, furniture hardware or services – is more than welcome. What has
been amazing to see are the collaborative efforts put together so far from all
spheres – political, local population, armed forces, NGOs, national and
international donors and more!
A group of artists primarily from Goa and neighbouring states
have brought forth the idea of organizing an art exhibition of some of their
choicest artworksin aid of Kerala. The exhibition “A Helping Hand” to be held
at Carpe Diem Art Gallery – Majorda – Goa will open on 15th September and be on
display until the 30th of September. The participating artists will be
generously donating one of their artworks to the cause. 100% of the sales of
the artworks from the exhibition will be donated to the Kerala relief efforts.
In this case, the fund chosen has been The Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief
Fund. Thehope is that by pricing the artworks at a far more reasonable (lower
priced) value than what they would normally move for, art lovers and clients
would more willingly invest in the same, simultaneously knowing that all of
their investment will go to a worthy cause.
Some of the artists participating in the exhibition as of 25th
August are (in no particular order): Norman Tagore Fernandes, ManjunaathNaik,
Mohan Naik, SuhasShilker, ShilpaNachinolkar, Jyoti Mehta,VeenitaChendvankar,
RamdasGadekar, KausalyaGadekar, NirupaNaik, VasantRao, VatsalaKamat,
RubinaDesouza, VaishnaviShankhwalkar, SwapneshVaigankar, David Fernandes,
GirishGujar, NandiniRaikar, DamodarMadgaonkar, Meghan Salgaonkar, TathiPremchand,
Raj Bhandare, PietyzDsilva, BharatiKapadia, ShardulKadam, AparnaPradhan,
ShwetaSatardekar, Karishma D’Souza, Gajanand (DrupadGaonkar),ViteshNaik,
SaviaViegas.
A call to artists:
We would be delighted to have you participate in the Exhibition
“A Helping Hand” to be held on 15th September’18 until the end of the month in
aid of relief efforts for Kerala. 100 percent of the sales will go towards The
Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. Your artwork – old or new, large or
small only needs to fulfil these requirements – that it is donated with good
wishes, is one you believe is quite “sellable” and is being priced at a
more-affordable-than-normal price tag! This is primarily to ensure that as a
collective, we are able to raise the maximum funds possible while giving our
clients and promoters something they will continue to treasure.
Please
contact Daegal Godinho on 8888862462 if you would like to share an artwork or
two and do ensure that we receive the same no later than the 5th September. We
hope to accommodate all who wish to contribute (all logistics considered). The
sooner you confirm, the easier will be our logistics and we also get to market
you in the promotions we will begin starting now. All accounts will be
transparent and shared with you. – Carpe Diem
