Renowned Indian
lyricist Gulzar, who has extensively written about different elements of
nature, says it has been always been part of his "poetic imagination".
The poet, who will be inaugurating an art show
titled "Shakhein: Another Tree, Another Sky" by Delhi-based artist
Renuka, says the show has a special appeal for him.
"The world of nature and the environment has
always been a part of my poetic imagination. Renuka's paintings on trees and
skies, clouds and seasons have a special appeal for me."The passion and freshness with which she
explores the wonders of nature, and highlights the dangers that threaten our
environment, have touched a chord in me," Gulzar told PTI.Inspired
by nature, the exhibition features paintings that highlight environmental
degradation.
The show, featuring a set of 30
paintings in oils
and acrylics, depicts a refreshing perspective on nature and and especially
trees."I often go to Mussoorie even now and I am usually pained to
see how the landscape has changed. These forests have almost disappeared as the
hills have been vandalised. I still live in those forests, and relive those
monsoon sunsets, the green hills turning pink, purple and gold," she says.
The artist has used bottle and nozzle as her
instrument to create swaying movement of the trees, while brush and knife have
been used to create the textural effect on the canvas.
"It's never too late and one is never too old
to talk about what one feels strongly about. Through my work, I want to not
only revisit my childhood but also bring back focus on why environment
protection is important," she says.
The exhibition will begin from March 1 at the
Visual Arts Gallery here.
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