An exhibition of paintings, titled “ The Silent Ocean”, was inaugurated by Madam Laila Ali, First Lady , Republic of Maldives at the Indian Cultural Centre at Vavathi, Male’ on 16th October 2011.
Miadhu News: Madam Laila Ali inaugurates "The Silent Ocean" MONDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2011
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| Presenting the catalogue to the First Lady |
The Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture Dr Mariyam Zulfa appreciated the works and stated that Mrs. Thakur should serve as a role model for female artists in Maldives.
| Dr A.K Mishra (Director of ICC), Mr Dnyaneshwar Mulay (High Commissioner of India), Dr Mariyam Zulfa (Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Maldives),Madam Laila Ali, (First Lady, Republic of Maldives),Shashi Thakur (Artist), Ibrahim Waheed " Ogaru"(Prominent writer of Maldives),Ajit and Himali |
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| The display |
“The Silent Ocean” is a display of paintings that present just one aspect of the havoc mankind has wreaked on Nature.
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| When The Ocean Bleeds Planet Bleeds 30'' x 34'' Acrylic On Canvas |
Mankind has, for its own selfish ends and limitless greed, cut down forests, destroyed mountains and changed the course of rivers and is inexorably wiping them off the face of the Earth.
However, the Silent Ocean, despite the cruelties inflicted on it by mankind, is silently enduring the exploitation and continues to retain its serenity in its unfathomable depths and is fated to a timeless search for its identity. Occasionally it reveals its vicious face.
However, the Silent Ocean, despite the cruelties inflicted on it by mankind, is silently enduring the exploitation and continues to retain its serenity in its unfathomable depths and is fated to a timeless search for its identity. Occasionally it reveals its vicious face.
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| On The horizon : An emerging scenario Of turmoil and chaos 47"x 32" Acrylic on canvas |
On the surface we see the play of the waves, the colorful mosaic of the sunlight, but its depths harbor a boundless peace. It is like the wordless and soundless peace generated by the meditative inner chanting of holy words by a thousand sages. At the same time, the rays of the sun illumine and reveal the fascinating beauty it hides. The golden and multihued fish cavorting in the clear waters are a sight to behold and treasure.
In my paintings the use of wavy lines and layers upon layers of colors signifies the transparency of the waters and the fusion of light and motion. The intertwining of blue and red colors stands for the interplay of the Sun and the Sea – the eternal cosmic interplay of matter and energy. The gold and silver fish flaunt their beauty and joyful life in their own way. |
| The serene depths Provide bliss To the troubled world 24"x 34" Acrylic on canvas |
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Man’s aggression
Bleeds the ocean
A bad omen
30"x 36"
Acrylic on canvas
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