PAINTER
Yashwant Shirwadkar
"Famous for his Varanasi and Rajasthan series, Yashwant Shirwadkar continues to free the Indian landscape from the European genre."
Shirwadkar basks in a proud tradition at a time when landscapes and portraits are becoming passe. In a time of abstract art, his painting come as fresh breeze where you can communicate with yourself and identify with the subtle nuances on the canvas. Famous for his Varanasi and Rajasthan series, he continues to free the Indian landscape from the European genre. Whether he is portraying the city of Mumbai, or the ghats of Benaras, his love of architecture is unmistakable and has largely influenced his work. If there is one thing art can do for a person, it is to extend his imagination. And, using the palette knife and blade to create a brilliant 3-D effect, he blends his feeling and technique, both. He incorporates realistic landscapes into his impressionistic canvases that reflect the architectural styles of Rajasthani havelis along with his own visual imagery.
