As American entrepreneur Malcolm Stevenson Forbes has rightly stated: variety is the artwork of considering independently collectively.

Staying true to that is the continued Art Mela, organized by 105 Arts at Sector 11, Chandigarh.

It has introduced collectively 84 artworks by 34 artists from throughout nation, with diversified and distinctive themes, types, mediums and tonalities. The exhibit, deliberate as a melting pot of ideas, expressions, mediums and understanding, is a celebration of variety.

Art curator Mehak Bhan, of 105 Arts, says, “Each artist has different motivations, inspirations and thoughts but they come together cohesively as each is guided by a deep passion and an unflinching devotion for their craft. Also, each work on display has a sense of calm ad exudes unique vibrations.”

Regarding artwork lovers’ confusion on whether or not to purchase a chunk of artwork or not, she says, they have to go house and sleep over it. If they really feel like part of them was left behind, solely then ought to they go forward and purchase that paintings.

Self-taught artist Shilpa Nayudu, whose ‘Gratitude collection’ is on show on the exhibit, says, “This year as I turned 35, I did a lot of introspection. Especially, with the pandemic, I realized that we haven’t been grateful enough for the gift of life and nature. So, I quit my job as a doctor in the army and began my journey as an artist.”

Taking the series forward, she is working on pieces that have juxtaposition of human body’s silhouette and on other elements.

“105 Arts was started to provide a platform to emerging artists. The idea was for artists and art lovers, from different backgrounds, to come together and have meaningful chats about art and its many forms with like-minded people over a cup of adrak wali chai, while enjoying some time away from the many distractions in life . And it’s overwhelming to see the kind of portfolios and artworks we have been receiving for our shows exhibits,” Mehak says.

CATCH IT LIVE:

What: Art Mela by 105 Arts

Where: #105, Sector 11, Chandigarh

Timings: 11am to 6pm

On until: August 5 (Friday)