Water has been a relentless supply of inspiration for artist Vivi Jojo Vellukunnel. Having grown up watching the numerous moods of the Kodoor river in Kottayam, Vivi’s deepest inventive impulses have been formed by water. A collection of 15 summary work by him, will be showcased at a one-night art party, ‘The Mind of Water’ at Kumarakom.
Why a lakeside party and never a showcase at a gallery? “Honestly it is an experiment. I feel that an art party would mean greater engagement with the works and open conversations around them. Viewers would be able to form connections with the works as opposed to exhibiting at a conventional gallery setting,” says Vivi.
The works are in blended media — he makes use of ink, acrylic, color pencils, oil pastels. The present will have over 50 restricted version prints too. The works basically discover the infinite reminiscence of water — the way it would possibly assume, really feel and mirror. Having learnt canoeing at the age of 15, he has seen numerous sides of water, its energy, gentleness, the depth and tranquility. His personal experiences and reminiscences intermingle with the theme in these “hydroscapes” as Vivi calls them. The assortment additionally options his portray ‘Octopus’, which pulls parallels between the creature and the unfathomable nature of water.
A piece from the collection
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Though an architect, Vivi’s coronary heart was in art and he has been portray for the reason that age of 5. Later, he honed his expertise beneath the mentorship of artist and trainer T R Suresh and artist Joseph Chakola.
This is Vivi’s second solo exhibition. The first one, Mitya, dwelled on Nature, in 2018.
The party will embrace a DJ, meals and drinks. Though initially conceived as an “invite only” occasion, Vivi felt it could be greatest to open it to anybody who would love to have a look at the works. The works will be on sale.
On August 2 at Backwater Ripples, Kumarakom, from 6pm to 11pm.
