Mentoring Magic at Gallery 47-A
In a playful mix of Gond art and folk surrealism, Sandeep Dhurve’s pelican — its delicate feathers made from fish — opens its exaggerated throat pouch to swallow a large fish and an elephant. White Pelicon was one of the artworks on display at Mentoring Magic, a recent exhibition at Gallery 47-A in Mumbai’s Khotachi Wadi. “I have a deep interest in wildlife and plants, and I try to convey interesting facts and hidden stories about them] through my paintings,” says Dhurve, 23, who hails from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Dhurve was one of nine indigenous participants in the showcase supported by Project Tarasha, a social initiative of watch brand Titan Company, which acts as an organic incubator for rural artisans. As a part of their Creative Enterprise Development Programme, they handpicked nine artists to go through digital and business skills training, as well as a six-month design mentorship led by artist and product designer Aditi Prakash, the founder of accessory brand Pure Ghee Designs.
SOURCE: THE HINDU
