Contemporary Artists of Goa
The contemporary artists of Goa have given the art scene in this vibrant state a new meaning with their individual touches and creations. The beauty of art is that it does not follow a particular regiment or style but like other art forms is a product of its time and depicts the artist’s reaction to the same. This is applicable for the modern artists of Goa who represent the complexities and nuances of their time in a manner that is unique to them. The works of the modern day masters reflect the various facets of life and times in Goa – always known to be a colorful place and also reflect a fusion of their personal preferences.
Francis Newton Souza
Francis Newton Souza is among the prominent contemporary artists of Goa. One of the most enduring themes in his works is his Roman Catholic upbringing, towards which he shows a certain degree of resentment as well. He also meditates in a subversive manner in different instances collated from the New and the Old Testament. He also reflects a spirit that shows atheistic existentialism. His expressionistic tendencies are depicted in the painting named The Last Supper of Christ that also inculcates a certain degree of inquisitive symbolism. He also celebrates uncouthness in his works. Souza’s paintings concern themselves with visions of a shared humanity that is possessed by every individual. His themes are related to human concerns and life in general and also include some personal aspects too.
Laxman Pai
The style used by Laxman Pai, one of the most well known contemporary artists of Goa were influenced in a direct manner by the designs that he carved out on porcelain. He is strongly inclined towards the lyrical and also emphasizes on delicate lines that express a lot. He also uses these lines to mix various facets of nature. Pai’s abstract experiments reveal his affinity towards Indian classical music. His works could be depicted as blends of tradition, reality, modernity, technical greatness and brightness.
Mohan Naik
Mohan Naik is highly regarded when it comes to the contemporary artists of Goa. His works always affirm nature and life in a joyous manner. His painting looks to capture life in its purest and most beautiful form. He also looks to urge life in its various forms and seems to be egged on by a cosmic vision, which is poetic and holistic, of the greatness of life and singularity of human existence. His works exude a sublime and peaceful aura and represent a harmonious blend.
Suhas Shilker
One of the most popular contemporary artists of Goa, Suhas Shilker says that painting for him is equivalent to visual music that is supposed to evoke specific moods along with different interpretations. His works deal with themes such as enigma, poetry and chaos. He seems to be fascinated by matrixes that give rise to forms. His paintings capture moments that are magical and at the same time pregnant with possibilities. The intensity of colors used by him makes his paintings luminous. He also uses symbols in his paintings.
Deviprasad C Rao
Instantly recognizable among the contemporary artists of Goa the works of Deviprasad C Rao could be described as unpremeditated. He usually premises his abstractions on a particular procedure and he fuses child like and quirky imagery with the same. His works also depict a certain degree of surrealistic poetry. His works depict rather unrealistic combinations and also represent a sense of composition and symmetry in spite of the supposed absence of a structure. He also uses empty spaces in a useful way – a distinguishing aspect of his works. Poetry and light are abundant in his works and fused in a remarkable manner.
Francis Newton Souza
Francis Newton Souza is among the prominent contemporary artists of Goa. One of the most enduring themes in his works is his Roman Catholic upbringing, towards which he shows a certain degree of resentment as well. He also meditates in a subversive manner in different instances collated from the New and the Old Testament. He also reflects a spirit that shows atheistic existentialism. His expressionistic tendencies are depicted in the painting named The Last Supper of Christ that also inculcates a certain degree of inquisitive symbolism. He also celebrates uncouthness in his works. Souza’s paintings concern themselves with visions of a shared humanity that is possessed by every individual. His themes are related to human concerns and life in general and also include some personal aspects too.
Laxman Pai
The style used by Laxman Pai, one of the most well known contemporary artists of Goa were influenced in a direct manner by the designs that he carved out on porcelain. He is strongly inclined towards the lyrical and also emphasizes on delicate lines that express a lot. He also uses these lines to mix various facets of nature. Pai’s abstract experiments reveal his affinity towards Indian classical music. His works could be depicted as blends of tradition, reality, modernity, technical greatness and brightness.
Mohan Naik
Mohan Naik is highly regarded when it comes to the contemporary artists of Goa. His works always affirm nature and life in a joyous manner. His painting looks to capture life in its purest and most beautiful form. He also looks to urge life in its various forms and seems to be egged on by a cosmic vision, which is poetic and holistic, of the greatness of life and singularity of human existence. His works exude a sublime and peaceful aura and represent a harmonious blend.
Suhas Shilker
One of the most popular contemporary artists of Goa, Suhas Shilker says that painting for him is equivalent to visual music that is supposed to evoke specific moods along with different interpretations. His works deal with themes such as enigma, poetry and chaos. He seems to be fascinated by matrixes that give rise to forms. His paintings capture moments that are magical and at the same time pregnant with possibilities. The intensity of colors used by him makes his paintings luminous. He also uses symbols in his paintings.
Deviprasad C Rao
Instantly recognizable among the contemporary artists of Goa the works of Deviprasad C Rao could be described as unpremeditated. He usually premises his abstractions on a particular procedure and he fuses child like and quirky imagery with the same. His works also depict a certain degree of surrealistic poetry. His works depict rather unrealistic combinations and also represent a sense of composition and symmetry in spite of the supposed absence of a structure. He also uses empty spaces in a useful way – a distinguishing aspect of his works. Poetry and light are abundant in his works and fused in a remarkable manner.