Glimpses of coastal life with artists Mohan Naik and Sivabalan
The Hindu
Artists Sivabalan and Mohan Naik celebrate the rustic simplicity of seaside towns in a virtual exhibition titled ‘Stories of the Land’
There is far more to a beach destination than surf, sand, sunshine and an unbroken coastline as far as eye can see. Artists Sivabalan and Mohan Naik capture the domestic life of residents and not tourists, in their canvases that are a part of ‘Stories of the Land’.
This virtual exhibition hosted by Bengaluru’s KYNKYNY art gallery and curated by Namu Kini is exhibiting around 14 canvases by each artist. “Everyone cherishes moments of nostalgia where memories fill you with warmth. It is incredible when an artist can evoke that emotion and touch your heart with his work. All artists are trying to tell stories; Mohan Naik and Sivabalan take you back to a simpler time with their work,” says Namu, co-founder of KYNKYNY.com.
Mohan Naik who hails from a farming family in South Goa says his childhood memories are manifested on his canvases. “As a child, I used to be fascinated by shepherds and their flock, but now, that landscape is changing and you hardly see them,” he says. The artist who has used oils and acrylic in this series, says he worked on them for the better part of a year.