Abu Dhabi, Apr 2: Gallerie Orchid Mangaluru will be hosting – Indian Kaleidoscope- exhibition of paintings in Abu Dhabi from April 7-13.

The exhibition will be held in The Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi , near Grand Mosque. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Leo Rodrigues, Businessman, Abu Dhabi.

The Indian Kaleidoscope will showcase 31 paintings of well-established artists from India. Featured in the exhibition are artist Shantharam Hattarki, Ramesh Pachpande, Philip V D Mello, Shashikanth Bane, Wilson Souza, Jeevan A S, Deviprasad Rao, and Sharath.

The opening evening will be on April 7 at 7 pm followed by get- together.

Those who intend to participate can confirm their presence on email:orchidmediap@gmail.com or call Abu Dhabi number +971 563281965.

Indian Kaleidoscope-Curator's note

India and the United Arab Emirates are connected in myriad ways. The trade between the west coast of India and the gulf has a glorious history and dates back to centuries. Both countries share common values of universal brotherhood and it has been reaffirmed on numerous occasions. The open and welcoming culture the UAE, has attracted people from all over the world. It has embraced entrepreneurial contribution from across the world, granting an enabling environment to everyone who touches its soil. The Emirates, with the melting pot culture, has become an important converging point for cultural interaction. With vast number of Indian expats spread across in different spheres, the UAE is also home for many things, Indian.

The Indian Kaleidoscope - exhibition of paintings is a tribute to deep understanding both countries share. It is felicitation to those who have made it big on the soil of the Emirates. Ever welcoming nature of the rulers of the UAE has made it an important destination for cultural exchange.

The coastal city of Mangaluru on the west coast of India, is in the forefront of education, business, banking and industry. It is where, Gallerie Orchid has been functioning for the last ten years. In terms of reach, this exhibition is a big leap touching connoisseurs of art in the Emirates. The exhibition in The Park Rotana, in Abu Dhabi will put in touch with art lovers, art patrons, art connoisseurs in the emirates, giving them an opportunity to see works of Indian artists.

Featured in this exhibition is a mix of nationally known masters starting from MF Hussein, who spearheaded India’s march into modernism, Shantharam Hattarki, Ramesh Pachpande, Philip D Mello, Shashikanth Bane, Devi Prasad Rao, Promising names like, Jeevan AS, Wilson Souza, Sharath P, who have more than made a mark on the art space.

“A carefully selected art work, needless to say, is a treasure that surpasses generations, an indelible record of the vibrancy in which it is produced and brings perpetual value to its owner and surroundings.,” says William Pais, the director of Orchid Gallery.

“Presenting this opinion on art, I am compelled to borrow from the lines of the toast raised by Giselle Mehta on the occasion of Gallerie Orchid’s 50th show, ‘Owning a fancy car is still related to its utility, while a painting proclaims the fine instincts of a cultured connoisseur.’ A work of art stands better chance of value than a piece of automobile. I do hope that the collection at the Indian Kaleidoscope is a befitting tribute to positivity the Emirates exudes and a salutation to the vibrancy it evokes on whoever made it their home.” William adds.