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| Serene 1_Charcoal on Canson Paper_13.5 x 19.5 inches |
8th
– 20th Sept.’14: Pradarshak presents “Black
& White” Debut
Solo Exhibition of Charcoal Paintings by
Jinal Gada
Jinal Gada is a young artist from Mumbai,
who has been honing her skills at black and white imagery, working with charcoals.
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| Enjoyment of freedom_Charcoal on Canson Paper_12.5 x 19 inches |
Ever since her student years, Jinal had a
penchant for using charcoals as a preparatory medium prior to embarking on the
actual painting – a historical detail that seemed to intrigue and influence
her.
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| Melody 1_Charcoal on Canson Paper_12 x 12 inches |
“I loved the softness of the drawing edge of charcoal stick
and soon discovered that charcoals are an end in itself and are capable in
producing finished works characterized by various textures and a rich range of
values,” says Jinal. “It also favours
broad vigorous draftsman-ship with an emphasis on mass and movement rather than
precision,” she continues.
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| Charming Appearance 3_ Charcoal on Canson Paper_11 x 20 inches |
Often known to make preparatory sketches on the spot and then
work with available references, she explores inanimate objects as well as human
and animal visages with aplomb. In her
current series, the artist takes the view through a glimpse of her vast
repertoire - monkeys to horses and
goats, human figures to landscapes; and seascapes. Mostly brushwork, the artist
shows her prowess with the charcoal medium. She is equally proficient with
pastels and oils on canvas.
An
exhibition not to be missed!