Motor Skills

The young artist can talk endlessly about cars,sharing trivia about various models. The Rolls Royce Sedanca De Ville is her favourite. “It is believed that the vehicle has historical connections and was used by King Edward VIII on numerous occasions,” says Jadhav,adding that the Hot Rod,another luxurious car model,has a large engine that is modified for linear speed. “The term ‘hot rod’ came into being due to the rotating shaft,a part of the car that gives it more power. Sometimes,it is also referred as a ‘hot stick,’” explains the artist.

The most difficult part of painting automobiles,Jadhav says,was to replicate the transparent and shimmering effect of glass on the vehicles. One of her creations is an abstract painting of a classical car that gives an impression of the vehicle being parked on a glass floor,with the car reflecting upside down. “I had to be very careful and precise with the measurements to make it look real,” she says,adding that it took her almost three weeks to finish the 38 X 96 inch painting that showcases a man riding a Yezdi bike. “I wanted to show the bike moving in high speed and hence it took me so much time,” she explains.

The artist confesses that some people might accuse her of art imitation. “Though the paintings are inspired by automobile wallpapers,I have added my own imagination to them. Besides,just like automobile designers,I am in the process of designing and inventing my own cars on canvas. These will be showcased in my next art show,” says Jadhav.

The exhibition is on at Malaka Spice,Koregaon Park,till August 31