Jan 21 2023 to Jan 21 2023 4 p.m.

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Where

Grand Mercure at Gopalan Mall

Opp RMZ Infinity Techpark Swamy Vivekananda Road 530093

Event Description

Presenting ‘Drawn to Life - Prelude to Realism Revisited, a live portrait painting event by artists Amit Srivastava & Duhita Samaiyar. Duhita has studied art at the prestigious The Florence Academy of Art, Italy for 3 years before returning to India, while Amit, an IItian, left his IT career to pursue art. He studied under master painter Anthony Ryder in the USA before embarking on his artistic journey. This single day event is a unique experience where both the artists will be painting a live portrait of a posing model in their unique styles of Realistic Art. Realism art movement started in the aftermath of the French Revolution of 1848, and was generally an attempt to represent subject matter truthfully as it. The artists of this genre painted accurate depiction of the anatomy of humans and animals and ordinary objects from everyday life. The artwork was painted with great skill with the perspective and effects of distance, and of detailed effects of light and colour. The movement eventually lost steam in died in 1900s with start of modernism. One might wonder, does realistic art still have a relevant and relatable place in the art world? Absolute detail and truthful representation are what make up the foundations of realism. However, realism is not bound to those confines, and arguably realism is the jumping-off point for all types of art. Realism offers artists a starting point from which they can launch themselves into an infinite number of artistic styles. It is the study of anatomy, of colour, of light and shadow, movement and more. It is the backbone of visual arts. This event is an attempt to understand realism art and witness two extremely talented artists showcase their craft live.  

This event is curated by ArtenBlu, a Bangalore based art consultancy firm, bringing artworks of extremely talented artists to the art patrons. The show is a live art event where both the artists will be showcasing their talent by painting a portrait of a posing model.

The venue is Library Lounge ~ 6th Level, Hotel Grand Mercure, Gopalan Signature Mall, Swamy Vivekananda Road, Bangalore on January 21, 2023 ~ 4 PM to 6:30 PM.  

Artist Profile: Duhita Samaiyar an exemplary artist hailing from the wondrous city of Coorg. A reverence for nature has been an intrinsic part of her ethos. The culture of Coorg has had a significant impact on her. She is inspired by the issues that challenge us today and she deeply cares to express herself effectively to create a dialogue between the painting and the viewer. After a few years in the fashion industry and launching a brand of childrens' wear stores in India, she moved around with her family between Dubai, Cairo and London. She began her art studies in 2015, graduating from The Florence Academy of Art, Italy on completing a 3 year program. She sought a return to skill based training based on the observation of nature, sound artistic principles and universal themes - these had all but disappeared from 20th century art schools. She works from life with charcoal and oils in her studio, now based in Coorg. Her artistic interests coincide with the emerging Contemporary Representational Art Movement. Her work has been recognized on international forums such as the Art Renewal Centre in collaboration with Sotheby’s, the International Guild of Realism, galleries in Italy & the US, Fine Art Connoisseur and American Art Collector Magazines. She seeks to use her knowledge to work with conviction as an artist and adapt her technique according to the emotion, using her personal aesthetic as her internal compass.

Amit Srivastava (b. 1977) loves to paint and has been drawing portraits since the age of nine. An IIT-Delhi alumnus, he quit his rewarding career in IT in pursuit of his long-standing passion for Arts. His artistic yearnings took him to The Ryder Studio (USA), where he studied under master painter Anthony Ryder, with classical realistic style of painting and life drawing as the focal points of his learning. His works have been selected at some of the most prestigious National and International Art Competitions, featuring amongst some of the best contemporary realists in the world. His work is a synthesis of keen, careful observation and classical painting techniques; stemming from his belief that when you pay enough attention to something, it opens up to you. He likes to experiment with his style as he moves on to becoming more narrative in his artwork. Figurative works are his forte but he loves doing still life and landscapes as well. His works hang in private collections in India and the US. He currently works out of his studio in New Delhi.

Awards and Achievements: Finalist in Art Renewal Center International Competitions for last three years 2017 - 2020 – The Art Renewal Center International Salon is one the biggest and most prestigious competitions for Contemporary realism with participation from some of the best realists from over 80 countries. My portrait works have been selected as a finalist and published in their catalogue titled ‘International Realism’ for the last three years in a row. Selected for 62nd National Art Exhibition by the Lalit Kala Akademi, 2021, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Won Delhi State Award in National level Art competition - Kalanand 2019, organized by Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation, Mumbai. Awarded Gold Award for Best Drawing (Figure) by Nippon Art Gallery, Mumbai Awarded Critic’s Choice Award by World University of Design (WUD), 2020 Awarded Rashtriya Yuva Puraskar by National Institute of Fine Arts (NIFA) Selected for Annual Exhibition of The Art Society of India in 2019, 2021 and 2022. Selected for The Bombay Art Society’s 129th All India Annual Art Exhibition 2021.

Selected for Annual All India Art Exhibition held by AIFACS in 2019, 2022. Selected for 10th Annual Portrait Exhibition held by AIFACS in 2018. Selected among the top 50 finalists at ORA 2020 – an Art Contest by Mojarto  

Live Art Event Date: January 21, 2023 Time ~ 4 PM to 6:30 PM.  

Venue Library Lounge, 6th Level, Grand Mercure, Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall, Opposite RMZ Infinity Techpark, Swamy Vivekananda Road, Bengaluru