As the year draws to a close with Christmas bells ringing, the RPG Annual Art camp concluded with the customary closing brunch at the Marve beach house.
With the sea as the perfect backdrop, a live band playing some peppy numbers in the lush green lawns, the artists introduced the guests to the creative world that they had created in the past week.
The RPG Art Camp, one of the most keenly awaited events in the city’s art calendar, was held between November 30 and December 6, and saw some of the finest national and international artists congregate in a wonderful cauldron of artistic excellence.
The several guests who came for the closing event mingled freely with the artists, discussing their creations, understanding them and even buying many of them to add to their collections.
Janet Treloar, an international artist, was inspired by the Marve mornings and brought the lovely atmosphere alive through colours. Similarly, there was Nick Hornby, a sculptor who wanted to use technology with his work. A lovely 3-D movie made by him makes us delve into the varied dimensions that an artist’s mind can conjure up.
While a koli family got its place in Anjolie Ela Menon’s painting, Paresh Maity explained to the young artists the different strokes of art, capturing the moods of the sea and the fishing boats in different hues of the sun and moon. Young artist Charmi Gada Shah was inspired by the fisherfolk and created a cobweb-like design, signifying that life is like a cobweb and most individuals spend their entire time seeking to untangle themselves.
After the week-long camp, the 17 participating artists from India and abroad enjoyed a relaxing afternoon and chatted away with the guests.
Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Enterprises and gallerist and curator Vickram Sethi of the Institute of Contemporary Indian Art, who, together, conceptualized the Camp, spoke about the thought process of coming up with this art camp and continuing it for the past 18 years. This camp brings the veterans, international artists and the budding artists on the same platform for a wonderful exchange of creative ideas.
The guests, an eclectic mix of people from various walks of life, included actors, singers, musicians and artists. They were seen taking a look at the detailing of the artworks showcased. Chatting with the artists and enjoying the serene atmosphere of Marve, many of them were impressed by the different strokes of art put together. Some were seen enjoying the delicious Italian delicacies.
It was a perfect ending to a week-long celebration of artistic excellence, with a convergence of artists and creative people from various walks of life. Until next year’s RPG Annual Art Camp then, where the best creative talents will once again herald another creative journey.
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