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Kala Ghoda Art Festival – 2011

Pratik — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:02:29 +0000

Just like the last year, this year too the Kala Ghoda Art Festival was fun and inspiring.

Below are images and descriptions of some of the art installations present in this year’s festival. Enjoy!

Save Tigers!

Aspiring Reconciliation

Aura Arts presents ”Aspiring Reconciliation” by Veguri Ravindra Babu

My present installation is about Sound which is the result of vibrations of the air, one of the five elements of nature. Sound is the energy in the air. This artwork depicts the physical energies of the environment, which is a combination of cosmic and earth energies which forms the essential energy serving as a vital force required for existence of all life forms Any imbalance in the interplay of these forces can result in chaos. An invisible equation operates between the elements outside, the elements within the individual and the living surroundings which deeply effect their mental well being…, such is the impact of sound on all living beings.

“All this talk and turmoil and noise and movement and desire is outside the veil, within the veil is silence, calm and rest” — this artwork is just antagonistic to this saying, whether inside or outside veil — the deeply seated meaning, to stay in peace/tranquil state, remains the same.

Visual Horsepower

Shreyas Nilkanth Khanvilkar

Power machines are related with a basic thumb rule called Horsepower. When we a say that the engine is 2 horse power we correlate its capacity to generate power which is equivalent to 2 horses. Bullock carts, horse carriages, power driven vehicles, generators ship engines, etc, all required a guideline to measure speed. Science termed this speed in relation with a horse which is now called as Horse Power.

The Horse is cosmetically covered by all types of vehicles which man has discovered since the evolution of the wheel. Younger generation to correlate art with science and technology to educate themselves while observing this gigantic horse and feel the anatomy by virtually touching it.

Incredible India

Sunaina Bhaila

‘India, the land of opportunity…Incredible India, The next global power… When I look at India, this is what I see!
I see dazzling beacons of commerce alongside large scale corruption, large scale modernization alongside poverty, talent in cricket and chess alongside natural calamities, the Nano’s announcement of India’s arrival on the world stage alongside scams and scandals. The story of India is complex and exhilarating. There are ups and downs and break neck roller coasters, but somehow I think we do land on our feet and reinvent ourselves each time to continue working on a better future. This work is an interactive one, let’s see what happens when one tries to rearrange India as we know her. She could change for better or worse — it’s anybody’s guess and everybody’s responsibility.

Interacting with this art work

This artwork has been created to engage the viewer. The grid has 9 squares (2 sided), one of which is empty. When arranged in the correct sequence, both sides transform to reveal a bigger picture. You may choose to leave it as an abstract work by rearranging only some of the squares or you may complete the picture on either side. Method: Remove the hook on the chain from the square and let it fall to the side. This will allow the squares to move horizontally or vertically . You may move the squares any number of times and in any direction. The end result is a complete picture on both sides. After the picture is complete please attach the chain and hook in the same position as before. This is important as otherwise the two squares above the empty one will come down automatically. Please be gentle!

Contact them at
Email : sunaina@sunainabhalla.com Website : www.sunainabhalla.com

Save Nature Grow Treasure.

Dilip J. Vaity
In last one century due to rapid industrialization there has been significant progress throughout the world. But we have damaged the ecosystem of the earths atmosphere in 75 years to such an extent that our future generations will blame us for bringing a catastrophe beyond ones imagination. Our ecosystem balance has been compromised in the name of progress. Time will come when all the agricultural growth will be intoxicated with pesticides and harmful chemicals. Human being himself is responsible for the unforgiving act. Hence conveying a message of saving nature has become a necessity for all surviving individuals.
The sculpture shows how in future agricultural growth inside a pea shell will be have residues of metal indicating rapid industrialization (hence stainless steel ball are used) . The man is shown in a form of a worm inside the shell of a pea indicating he is a parasite himself ,showing a sign of triumph for destroying nature.

Ambey-se-darr (one of my favorite)

When gods of business, enter the business of gods!

Corporate giants looking at temple as a fantasy business model with 4 point advantage plan.

1. The ‘brands’ are already established.

2. No royalties for the franchising.

3. Public fund raising purely by donation.

4. Word of mouth advertising.

From loyal clientele… and as the real estate price hikes up the model expands to mobile temples at your doorsteps, Just a phone call away – operated through call center. And the tax benefits are surely an icing on the puri…

But hold on giants you are being watched. God is omniscient.

Mumbaism

“mumbaisini” Come together and make Mumbai glitter.

Mumbairis a land of diversity – Art, Languages, Lifestyles, Cultures, Hpabits, Geographies and Scripts. Different yet united by an iinmisilalie.Golumon thread – Mumbaism!

Concept by

Pankaj Gharde – pankajgharde@gmail.com – 9869338624

Euro 14

Mangesh Y Rajguru

The human living -aith high temperature on Earth, having more toxic gases. greenhouse gases in the air, lack of trees, still wants to use more and more vehicles. The human will make the pollution norms more stringent and imagine it is EURO 14… the environment would be more polluted. in my EURO 14 installation I represent my imagination that the pollution from a single vehicle in EURO 14 vAll be equivalent to pollution from fourteen vehicles as on today. To protect from this intens- pollution man will need (DP/gen cylinder and a mask while riding and that will be compulsory to riders like a helmet.
It is my sincere request to restrict the use of vehicle, use bicycle for short distances, use public transportation. Plant Trees, nourish trees and Save Trees Save Earth Save our life. Save future generations… Gift the pollution free earth to your future generatitri!!!

Boot & Foot Race 2011

Priyanshu Thakur (Child Artist, 11 Years Old)

The concept of installation presented here is “Feet are Racing with Shoes”

“Clay empowers me to work with joy, where simple clay modeling becomes my world. The touch of the clay makes me active in beautiful world of new reality. It is when I am working in the studio that I am set free, here I can be anybody: man, women, child, alien, animal, king, queen, alive, dead & Shoes, Tea pot, Toys… anything. I can swim in a stream of time, fly on a magic carpet, laugh with fictitious characters.

I am 11 years old, studying in 6th std. My parents are fine Artists. By looking at their work since age of five, I am taking interest in clay sculpturing, sketching and painting on canvas. I have given demonstrations of clay sculpturing at Nehru center 2010, Kala Ghoda Art Festival 2010, Lavasa Art Festival 2010 & Press conference of Surbhi Art foundation 2011 at Juhu, Mumbai. My work has been taken by people in India & Abroad.

Stage Acts

More snaps from the event

Websites for Inspiration

Pratik — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:29:25 +0000

www.behance.net

Its a network – a network for the creative professionals. As they put it “The Creative Professional Platform”. The reason I like visiting this site everyday is because of the huge amount of creative projects which are featured everyday. The fields covered is massive and covers everything related to design. I can browse Advertising, Architecture, Branding, Design, Fashion, Illustration, Package Design, Photo Manipulation and lots more. Spending time here gives me many ideas, its almost like exercise for my mind. The work submitted by artists here are top class and very creative.
The site itself is well made and maintained. There is no junk or broken links. The site fits in perfectly as a showcase platform as well as a source of inspiration.
Take the Behance Tour: http://www.behance.net/tour

www.deviantart.com

Its the worlds largest online community of artists and art lovers. One can spend hours on this site and yet never get enough. I find both amateur and
professional work. The best part about this site / community is that its open for all. Amateur designers, photographers and more can use this to showcase there work and get reviews and feedback from there peers. For professionals, this site serves as there portfolio showcase. I myself started using this site around 5 years ago. I would love if you could check & comment my deviantART profile and the work uploaded there.
The site is well built and is truly addictive.

www.coroflot.com

Coroflot works the similar lines as that of deviantART, but is not exactly the same. Here I can search for particular designer and see there portfolio, like there work and comment on it. I even have my portfolio up on coroflot. This site is particularly famous in India as compared to deviantART. I like looking at the works of fellow Indian Designers on coroflot.

www.inspiredm.com

As the name suggests – a site for pure creative inspiration. This site is great when it comes to compilation on any particular design area and tutorials. More like a blog, this site never fails to inspire with its ever updating posts. If there is any particular theme I am working on, I make it a point to search the term here and I surely get inspiration and a path to think on. Sites like these are best when one is going through a creative block and can’t understand how to initiate the thinking process. Sites like this inspire you to do more, and to do so more professionally and creatively.
Designer speak there hearts out while commenting on particular topics. If there is topic you need in-depth knowledge or research on, this is the site to search it on.

www.istockphoto.com

Well this is not a creative site or some online community. Rather this is a site for selling stock photos and vector online. The reason I check this site too often is that the work done by the contributors here is awesome. The vector is good and so are the images. It’s said that, pictures speak louder than words – this site can give you such pictures. Many a times, its only the visual that can make the ads appealing.

www.adsoftheworld.com & www.packagingoftheworld.com

Well firstly, the reason I am taking this site together is because these two work on the same lines and offers the same in there own ways. Adsoftheworld is like an online library of Print, Radio and TV ads. Also there is OOH media and other creatives being put live. Spending this on this site is like reading a never ending newspaper with all creative ads in it.
On the other hand, packagingofthworld is more like a blog, but is again the same when it comes to showcasing creatives. As in the name, this site only showcases packagings which truly stands apart. Its not only about creative packagings but also the usability factory of the packaging is highlighted.

www.google.com

Last but definitely, not the least. When nothing else works – Google does. Just key in your search and start browsing images. I do get many ideas while simply browsing pages on Google Images.

Lets get Inspired – Wallpaper

Pratik — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:24:00 +0000

This year the month of June hold much more fun and excitement with the T20 Cricket World Cup coming around in the first week. So that makes it the most awaited time for the cricket freaks all over, which measures to a large extend in a cricket loving country like India.

But for the other sect of people, June marks the first shower of rain quenching the thirst of hundreds drenched in sweats. So let the cool drops of monsoon inspire you white you watch your country go out and play on the field!

The wallpaper is available in many resolution.

640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1440×1050, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1600

Download the wallpaper from here

This design is also available on products. Check out my online design store for more. You can get this design on tshirts, coffee mugs, keychains, stickers, aprons and more…

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