With a wide varieties in art styles, Goa is a melange of colours and artistic expression. The same reflects in the annual State Art Exhibition that offers art lovers to experience the beauty of Goan art as well as encourages young artists to explore their talent.
Kala Academy Goa recently declared the result of 49th State Art Exhibition (Artist Category). In the Painting and Graphic Print Section, the three awardees were Aniket Navanand Kuncolikar, Shailesh V Dabholkar and Omkar Sagun N Banaule. In Applied Art and Graphic Design Section, Rajaram Naik, Vikram Hoshing and Shriyash Shivprasad Kanekar were awarded and in Sculpture section, Shubham Laxmikant Naik, Pandurang Anand Naik and Bhisaji Gadekar were the awardees.
For this exhibition of competitive nature, a total of 186 works were received in all the three sections, out of which 128 exhibits are selected for display. The judges were Dr Subodh Kerkar, Maria Farreira and Tanaji Shet.
The exhibition will be inaugurated today, February 8 at 4.30 pm at the Art Gallery, Kala Academy, Panjim and will be on display till February 12 between 10 am and 7 pm.
Shailesh Dabolkar
This is Shailesh’s third State Art Award after winning in 2016 and 2023.
I encountered a mythical statue of cement at Bicholim and was surprised by the hybrid figuration. It triggered me and made me curious and I began the journey of this artwork from that point onwards. The mythical being creates a captivating tension, inviting viewers to explore themes of resilience, transformation, and the mystical unknown.
Omkar Sagun N Banaule - Workspace - IV
This is Omkar’s third State Art Award after winning in
2018 and 2019
This painting is inspired by the portraiture studio and staff room at my workspace at the Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panjim. The space immediately struck me as ideal for horizontal composition due to its rectangular layout, expansive walls, spacious floors, large curtains, and the interplay of light and shadow. The colors and the geometric appeal of the rectangular wooden panels further made it more interesting to paint. I am particularly drawn to painting interiors for their stillness, the defined shapes within the space, and the dynamic effects created by light and shadow.