The IndianOil art Exhibition Announces its 22nd Edition Titled ‘The Canvas Code’
A philanthropic initiative to promote young talent
in the art fraternity, this biennial exhibition will showcase the work of 12
masters, 35 eminent sculptors and painters
and 38 upcoming artists
Scheduled from October 24–29, 2018, ‘The Canvas Code’
will be held at the Jehangir Art Gallery
October 17, 2018 –
IndianOil’s biennial art exhibition has come of age, with its 22nd edition
this year titled ‘The Canvas Code’. What began as an eclectic art display in
1987 at IndianOil’s head office in Bandra, has become a significant
event on Mumbai’s art calendar. This philanthropic initiative of IndianOil is
organized with a view to support and promote young budding talent in the art
fraternity and provides them a prestigious platform to exhibit their work
alongside established artists. A wide array of paintings by over 90 artists
from across the country will be showcased at the Jehangir Art Gallery from
October 24 to 29, 2018. It will also present
a diverse range of artworks by artists of different age groups, styles and
categories. IndianOil has also collaborated with NGO Nanhi Kali to ensure that
10 per cent of sale proceedings will be contributed to charity.
The event will
be formally inaugurated by internationally acclaimed artist Bose Krishnamachari
at Jehangir Art Gallery on October 24,2018, where he will unveil the work of 12 masters, 35 eminent sculptor artists and painters and
38 upcoming artists. This year will include a lot of firsts for IndianOil
that includes a special preview on the evening of October 23, 2018. The preview
evening is an exclusive opportunity for collectors and art buyers to reserve
art works before the exhibition is thrown open for public viewing. The
exhibition has, for the first time, given an opportunity to specially
challenged artists like Sudarshan Manse and Gaurav Dhamija. The exhibition will
also feature the most promising in-house artists (IOC employees), who, despite
their tough professional schedules, have passionately developed an enviable
body of work.
All the 35 young
talents have created new works for the exhibition. The art show is being
organized with assistance from senior artists Pratibha Wagh and Bapusaheb
Zanze. This year’s mega show includes an eclectic mix of works telling a unique
story of life’s experience. The works on display include abstract,
semi-abstract paintings and sculptures in diverse media such as oil on canvas,
acrylic on canvas, pen & ink, mixed media, ceramics, terracotta, sandstone,
etc. Acclaimed
artists such as Suhas Bahulkar, Achyut Pallav from Mumbai; Shobha Broota from
New Delhi; VG Andani from Karnataka, David Prem from Vadodara, Mohammad Iqbal
from Shrinagar, Pankaj Ghelot from Rajasthan, Niti Yogi from Madhya Pradesh
amongst many others will be participating in the show, fortifying the unique
position that the show has been claiming ever since its inception.
The name ‘The Canvas
Code’ stems from the fact that a canvas denotes a platform or stage that would
be given to artists, irrespective of their stature or standing. Since the
artists will range from masters to rising stars to beginners, the word ‘code’
has been used to denote the sense of community that they share. The code unites
them for one cause – spreading the light and igniting the passion of art in the
very fabric of our society where young minds are the creative catalysts of a vibrant
future.
Speaking about
the event, IndianOil’s Executive Director, Corporate Communications &
Branding, Subodh Dakwale says, “The IndianOil art exhibition, devoted to
promoting artists in the early stages of their careers, has been a continuous
feature of IndianOil’s community connect program since it opened three decades
ago. We are delighted that it continues to be such an important exhibition for
artists, giving them a platform to share their voices, art, and to introduce
new ideas to the ever-increasing audience in the world of art.” Ms. Pratibha
Wagh and Mr. Babusaheb Zanze, who have assisted IndianOil in putting up the
show, add, “It is an honour to reveal the depth of curiosity and creative
intelligence of the younger generation of artists by presenting their works at the
22nd IndianOil art exhibition. The presence of works by
internationally acclaimed artists such as Achyut Palav, Suhas Bahulkar, Vilas
Shinde, Usha Phenani Pathak, Kumud Jasani in this exhibition is a great
motivator for budding talent.”
IndianOil is
celebrating 2018 as the ‘Year of Trust’ with ‘trust’ being the currency of
creativity. Pioneering the spirit of creativity is important to IndianOil’s
heritage. As an Indian energy major, this art show truly symbolizes the mindful
support IndianOil extends to the Indian art-loving community. Aware of the
need to be perceived not just as corporate behemoths that exist for profits,
but as wholesome entities created for improving the quality of life of the
communities they serve, Indian Oil supports a variety of endeavours in arts,
culture, music and dance, apart from organising programmes on its own under the
banners of IndianOil Art Exhibition, IndianOil Sangeet Sabha and IndianOil Kavi
Sammelan.
About
IndianOil: With a 33,000-plus work-force,
extensive refining, distribution & marketing infrastructure and advanced
R&D facilities, lndianOil plays a significant role in fuelling the
socio-economic development of the country. With a mandate to ensure India's
energy security and self-sufficiency in refining & marketing of petroleum
products, lndianOil has in the past six decades provided energy access to
millions of people across the length and breadth of the country through its
ever-expanding network of over 47,800 customer touch-points. With a turnover of
Rs. 5,06,428 crore and a net profit of Rs. 21,346 crore in 2017-18, and a
market capitalisation of 1,71,511 crore, lndianOil is recognised as one of
India's most valuable companies. The Company continues to be the largest
contributor to the national exchequer in the form of duties and taxes. During
the year 2017-18, Rs. 1,90,670 crore was paid to the exchequer as against Rs.
1,79,014 crore paid in the previous year.
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