Dubai: Coastal Karnataka’s the Gallerie Orchid is all set to host exhibition of select artists curated by William Pais as part of its 50th show. An exclusive preview of “The Indian Kaleidoscope” exhibition paintings will be held at the India Club, Dubai on February 16.
The exhibition organised by Gallerie Orchid will feature a mix of nationally known masters starting from M F Hussain, who spearheaded India’s march into modernism, Shantharam Hattarki, Ramesh Pachpande, Philip D’Mello, Devi Prasad Rao and promising names like, Jeevan A S, Wilson D’Souza, Sharath P who have more than made a mark on the art space.
Talking about the art exhibition, William Pais in a release said, “A carefully selected art work, needless to say, is a treasure that surpasses generations, an indelible record of time at which it is produced and brings perpetual value to its owner and surroundings. Presenting this opinion on art, I am compelled to borrow from the lines of the toast raised by Giselle Mehta on the occasion of our 50th show, ‘owning a fancy car is still related to its utility, while a painting proclaims the fine instincts of a cultured connoisseur.’ A work of art stands a better chance of value than a piece of automobile or anything that is perceived as valuable. I do hope that the collection at the Indian Kaleidoscope is a befitting tribute to positivity the emirates exudes and a salutation to the vibrancy it evokes on whoever made it their home.”
He further said, “The Indian Kaleidoscope, an exhibition of paintings is a tribute to the deep understanding both India and United Arab Emirates share. It is a felicitation to those who have made it big on the soil of the emirates. The ever welcoming nature of the rulers of the UAE has made it an important destination for cultural exchange.
Gallerie Orchid has been functioning for the last ten years in the coastal city of Mangaluru. In terms of reach, this exhibition is a big leap touching connoisseurs of art in the Emirates. The exhibition at the India Club will put in touch with the art, the art lovers, art patrons, art connoisseurs in the emirates, giving them an opportunity to see works of Indian artists.
