Feminine wilesArtist Jagannath Paul,known for his charcoals on paper and canvas,presents his solo show in Mumbai after a gap of four years. Paul brings out the drama of black and white by introducing solid blocks of paint which becomes the energy centre of the paintings called The Sixth Chakra also known as the third eye or Ajna in Sanskrit. His skillful rendering of the female form occupies predominant position in his paintings. In some of his works,complimentary or contrast forms are used in a subtle way,so as not to disturb the female quality of the artworks. At the Museum Art Gallery; from December 2 to 6 Eclectic traditionsWith the release of Kaleidoscope,the Autumn/Winter collection of Shanghai Tang,a number of visual styles have been introduced mainly German Expressionism and Soft Cubism. The name Kaleidoscope refers to the multifarious cultural and decorative elements which resulted in the decorative and sartorial style of the Straits Chinese people. The collection is inspired from three distinct Peranakan (Straits Chinese) traditions: Nature,Cubism and Art Deco. At banquet rooms,Godavri and Jhelum,JW Marriott; On November 28 and 29; 10 am to 8 pm New BeginningsBombay Elektrik Projekt presents one of Mumbais leading DJ-producer outfits,the Helium Project,injecting some groove-infected tunes at the opening of Kir. Kir is a unique concept lounge,live-music venue and a club bent that wants to showcase the best DJ talent. Situated on Link Road,Andheri West,Kir replaces the first floor tedium formerly known as D-Ultimate. Arijit and Promode,the duo behind Helium Project,will have you craving for their tunes to the extent where you leave the club with dance music as a vice,one that you want to experience every moment. At Kir,Andheri West; Saturday; 9 pm onwards Imagination rulesQuaff Theatres The Skeleton Woman is back at NCPA this weekend. The play,which is written and performed by Prashant Prakash and Kalki Koechlin,is about a young writer with a potent imagination. He soon finds himself entangled in his own creations. With sharks in his living room,a goose that speaks,and a skeleton thats driving him mad,he struggles to keep a grasp on whats real and whats in his head. With him through all of this is his wife,who is constantly trying to bring him back down to earth. Inspired by an Inuit folk tale and packed with playful humour,The Skeleton Woman is a play about love,loneliness and what one must endure to be happy. At NCPA Experimental Theatre; Saturday 7 pm and Sunday 6:30 pm
