Art break

However, this is where the similarity ends and the individual journey begins. Dhanashree Bafna’s oils on canvas are mostly portraits surrounded by a theme. “I try to look at a particular character and understand him in association with everything around him,” she says. Her works are colourful and evocative, and very reflective for a 21-year-old.

Tina Shah’s attractive oils are replete with meaningful forms, which emerge simply from the play of colours, done with a lot of style. Cubes of paint in different shades are placed along the canvas by the artist, lending a busy effect.

Thube Datta’s works are results of a dream-like vision. His canvasses use the cloudy effect to portray a scene or emotion and predominantly feature women. The colours are applied with a light hand.

The most elegant of them all is probably Rahul Purandare, whose works are symbolised by bold strokes in vibrant colours, and have the ability to brighten up any space. Purandare’s still-life paintings are small, dexterous images of everyday objects suffused with light and colour.

Professor Pandurang Tathe, who has groomed the four budding artists, is the inspiration behind the spirited effort. “Without him, we would never have been able to organise an exhibition with so much confidence. He is responsible for what we are today,” they say. Tathe will inaugurate the exhibition of his protegees, who are looking towards a bright future.