ARTmosphere is an exhibition that showcases talented artists, each of whom bring a unique style
to the table. Set against the scenic background of the Shashi Art Balcao in
Varca, the amalgamation of these five artists along with the setting brings
together an earthy and organic ambiance. From oils, pencils to pastels,
acrylics to pen & ink, be prepared to embark upon a sensorial journey at
‘ART’mosphere.
The exhibition will be opened to the
public from January 20 to 27, 2019 between 10 am and 7:30 pm.
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Originally known as Ooma’s Balcao, run by
the late Sashi D’Costa, the then in-house artist, the gallery has now been
reopened as Sashi Art Balcao. With its aim at making it a high class gallery,
Sashi Art Balcao intends on presenting a diverse artistic, cultural and
educational program accompanying soulful and innovative exhibitions of Goan,
Indian and international emerging and established visual artists.
Waldron Fernandes and Klein Colaco, the
organisers, are looking at bringing awareness to the ever-changing, quirky, yet
humble, traditional, yet forward-looking art scene in Goa.
The exhibition aptly titled ARTmosphere,
is looking at creating the perfect ambience for Gallery Shashi and making it a
place that can inspire and be a centre of creativity. For this exhibition, you
have known personalities who are going to showcase their artistic leanings.
The five Goan artists Bismarck Dias, Francisco Pereira, Neela
Bandodkar, Gladstone da Costa (aka Gillu) and Sabita Fernandes will have their
paintings and artwork on display as one takes a stroll in this this atmosphere
of personal and artistic expressions of humans, spaces, nature, music and
fantasy.
Gladstone da Costa
Known as Gillu, the Margao-based agriculturist and a specialist
in the growth of exotic fruit, has a his passion for art, music and movies
stand out as depicted in his painting in acrylic/ oils on canvas. Many of his
paintings show his emotions with deeper meaning. His paintings have been sold
online and have been displayed in Goa and Bangalore.
Neela Bandodkar
Neela Bandodkaris a Graphic Designer with a lot of experience in
Advertising. Her tryst with art began with portraits and she has enjoyed it
ever since. Her choice of medium being colour pencils and she has developed a
unique style of her own. Some of her works have been displayed at the State Art
Exhibition and has participated in Fontainhas Festival of Art.
Bismarck Dias
With over 25 years of advertising experience in multi-nationals
that included brand building, conceptualising TV commercials around the world,
Bismarck Dias was born in Tanzania, East Africa, who has studied fine arts and
has collaborated with editorial illustrations for several leading publications.
Many of his pieces are with private collectors in Goa, Bangalore, Mumbai,
Hyderabad, Kolkata, UK, USA and Australia.
Sabita Fernandes
Born in Margao, she has lived in Dubai, Singapore and Malaysia.
Sabita Fernandes was inspired to explore different mediums and her strengths
are charcoal, pencils, pastels and oils. Her work is inspired by her travels
and alwayshad the drive to express on canvas. Some of her works are replicating
old mastersas a study to improve her technique. She believes painting has given
her direction.
Francisco Pereira
Born
in Zanzibar Tanzania- East Africa, the Margao-based Francisco Pereira has
studied fine arts, he has thirty years of experience in advertising, his own
studio The Design People and done interior designing projects. He works
primarily in acrylics, oils and pen and ink. Many of my paintings are with
private collection in Goa, Baroda, UK, USA, Sweden, Japan, Bangkok and
International Association of the Blind.
