Pratap SJB Rana
A self taught Artist, Pratap was born into a branch of an influential Nepalese family, that had relocated to India in the 19th century, Pratap Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana succumbed to the call of his heart and left a thirty year career in the corporate sector to put brush to canvas. He brings a wonderful syncretic sensibility to his work, which is influenced by his origins in Nepal and tenures across South East Asia and Sri Lanka.
Pratap's works are contemporary yet rooted in tradition. The use of bold colours reflects his passion for life, while the layering and play of brushstrokes bring out subtle nuances and rhythm. His paintings are rich in texture and depth and have a minimal approach to the subject, which is used to anchor attention. His deliberate attempt to use simple forms and vivid backgrounds compels the viewer to reflect, abstract and then delve into the concept.
His works are spread over a wide spectrum of thematic interpretations of all that touches his soul. Hence strong spiritually Influenced abstractions and figuratives,zen like musings,The calm of a European Park in Autumn, The rising from the ashes of a Warsaw , the futility of the cause of the crusades, the spectacular wilderness of Iceland are some of the themes and subjects; all vividly and uniquely depicted on canvas ensuring a freshness to the style and treatment of each canvas. Pratap is clearly a thinking artist who paints from the heart.
Burhan Nagarwala
Burhan Nagarwala is a young and emerging artist from Pune,India. Currently residing in San Francisco to work with prominent art galleries there. Most of his paintings are realistic.
Burhan chooses oil on canvas as his favorite medium to work with. Painting horses has interested him from childhood and he does so immaculately. He portrays Life's joys and pains through horses.
Horse is the symbol of beauty,freedom,strength.Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success, quotes the artist.
Sandeep Ghule
Simple arrangements of forms and powerful but easy looking composition is the backbone of artist Sandeep Ghule’s visual expressions. His paintings are a result of memories of his village which he loves. Traditional village walls covered with cow dung or white washed. Sandeep has recently won an award by The Bombay Art Society, for his work.