Art Fair 4 presents a heart to heart with Rahul Mall, one of our dearest artists who is a talented poet and an art lover......In Journey In the Artist's World
"Share your story of pain or glory,
Or a dream from last night.
When it's my turn, I shall remain quite,
Disappointed are you? Patience. I got a different style
Ready my armour; spatula, brush and a paper,
And a story I shall derive
For emotions I have not to disgrace,
With words inappropriate to bring it to life."
-Rahul Mall
What defines the artists is not really known to us?
But its magic, something beyond understanding, a vibration, a passion, a cosmic pull that binds us to our creative side, to nature, to higher calling to express in the canvas of our hearts.
I was lost for a while, till the colours touched my soul's vibes, a rhyme thus created in a frenzy fashion,
I was forced to create, this is what I call art....As the curator of this exhibition whenever I look at new talented artists artworks I am transported to their world...same can be said for Rahul...he is talented and his vision unique.
He says...
“If you want to know the Rahul who will be able to make you laugh at anytime of the day then just talk to me, but if you want to know the real me, the part that I can’t express through words, the more serious mature side of me then have a look at my art.”“If you want to know the Rahul who will be able to make you laugh at anytime of the day then just talk to me, but if you want to know the real me, the part that I can’t express through words, the more serious mature side of me then have a look at my art”
"Looking forward to witness a wide range of genres and mediums. I am also expecting this to be a real learning venture for everyone participating considering the workshops that are scheduled across the 5 days.
This would also provide a platform to the novice artists to interact and exchange ideas."
Tell us something about your self, your school days and how art happened to you?
I am a curious person, exploring opportunities and wanting to make most out of it. Anything 'out of the box' really appeals to me. Since school days I have been known as a poet but 11th and 12th I was more of an artist. It is then when I realized that I had the talent and it just evolved every other day then onwards.
This is your second time in Art Fair? How expectant are you about the whole thing? Share some of your memories of art fair 1 with us?
Yes, this is indeed my second time in art fair. Art fair 2 was an amazing experience. It has inspired me in ways more than one. It had introduced me to quite a number of beautiful and creative people with some of whom my friendship has come a long way.
I am very much expectant about this one... I expect a lot of people to drop by... Family, friends, relatives, and strangers too. I expect both appreciation and criticism too; the only way an artist can grow and evolve. Also I expect this fest to be another memorable event for me.
(Rahul Mall..whose painting..Lost Love was appreciated by all in Art fair 2 and bought by an art admirer shares his thoughts on the overall experience of art fair he says "we all love being appreciated... Don't we ? But in our art world, when we have an interested buyer to whom the ownership title of our painting is being transferred; that's the epitome of appreciation for us. And yes, it feels amazing!I am an optimist as a person. To the last minute possible I will try squeezing out the positive part of the moment. I did want something as such to happen but this being my first exhibition my main focus was on gaining experience of an exhibition.)
What are you painting now? What subjects to like to work on?
Well, at present I am working on a concept regarding opportunities and urban life and how time is the master of all.
I usually like to work on symbolic stuff. Stuff with which everyone can relate an event from their life. Religion and humanity is something that appeals to me a lot though and I look forward to make more works on how we can get everyone to come under the generous umbrella of humanity.
Have you been following any artist?
No not really.
What is art for you? What are your likes and dislikes?
Art is a medium for me to explore myself. It is a medium of commuting to someone what words cannot express.
Your message for other artists?
You are all beautiful people. Keep doing what you are good at and forget about your business part. Cage your emotions on your canvas and let the highest bidder get it all the best :)
What are your future plans? you are a poet even...how related art and poetry is to you?
Eventually I will be entering my family business. But I intend to continue poetry and art alongside.
Why Art Fair?
I believe in grabbing onto opportunities. It is my second year in Calcutta and I had been searching for an opportunity; a platform to showcase my works and here I have one. So, do I need any more reasons to cling onto this platform?
to a profession to me nor has it ever existed as a subject for me.
It is something I am just passionate about. It's a relaxing hobby to me. It is a medium through which I communicate with myself and the rest of the world.
The event In my opinion it is a great opportunity for the novice group. I personally believe that such events nurture the flowering buds and make the petals want to open up to the world.
"Sufia is a very inspirational person. She has inspired me to sketch and write a lot. I have worked closely with her on a couple of social projects too so we think quite alike.
Sufia as a curator...Well, u did describe everyone quite well... But I guess someone needs to describe u too... Well, it was and will be great fun working with u. Your hard work, dedication,
perseverance and energy is what has made this event a success and so happening."
"Apke pas kafi k liye labz nahi Hai but mere pas Kuch labz hai apke liye...
It's ur zeal, it's ur ardor,
That makes us look more farther,It's ur energy that reflected off us,
If u r the sun we are stars. Looking forward to art fair iv and more.."
Keep expressing, keep loving Art............
You are cordially invited to Art Fair 4 from 26th to 30th April'15 to be held in Chemould Art
Gallery,park street,12 f, park mansion, beside giggles opposite, park hotel....
11 am to 7pm....
Inauguration on the 26th 4pm followed by musical session.
Curated by Sufia Khatoon
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