Art Kanara Trust organizes exhibition of works of 15 Coastal Artists in Kolkata

Art Kanara Trust organizes exhibition of works of 15 Coastal Artists in Kolkata

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, April 24, 2022: Mangaluru based Art Kanara Trust has organised ‘Oneself and The Other-Self - Transposing Experiences’, a first-of-a-kind exhibition in Kolkata of paintings, sculptures and photographs by 15 coastal artists on an invitation from Gallery Charubasona. The exhibition began with an exclusive preview session on Saturday 23 April 2022 at 6 pm and it will remain open till 27 April 2022 from 2 to 8 pm. A delegation of Coastal Artists comprising Rajendra Kedige, Harish Kodialbail, Janardhan Havanje and Reshma Shetty is attending the event. The delegation is led by Subhas Chandra Basu, President of Art Kanara Trust and Convener of INTACH, Mangaluru Chapter.

World renowned artist and former Rajya Sabha MP, Jogen Chowdhury attended the preview session and interacted with the artists. Eminent personalities who attended the preview include Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya, Director, Gallery Charubasona, Chandra Bhattacharjee, well-known contemporary artist and Dyutiman Bhattachary, an IPS officer and hobby cartoonist.
 
The works of the following coastal artists (Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasargod districts) are on display: Harish Kodialbail, Janardhan Havanje, Jayavanth Shettigar, Jeevan Salian, Nemiraj Shetty, Permude Mohan Kumar, Rajendra Kedige, Ramakrishna Nayak, Reshma S. Shetty, Sampath Kumar P., Santhosh Andrade, Santhosh Pai, Sharath Palimar, Vishwas M. And Wilson Souza.

“Kolkata is considered to be a hub of art. This exhibition is not only an opportunity for us to showcase our coastal talents, but also a great avenue for us to interact with eminent artists of India,” said Subhas Chandra Basu.