Mangalore: 'Last Supper' Exhibition at Orchid Art Gallery Bridges Communal Divide
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (GA)
Mangalore, Apr 8: Lord's Last Supper, an exhibition of paintings on the occasion of the Holy week is on in the Orchid Art Gallery in the city. The show features 20 art works of 14 artists that depicts the Christ’s Last Supper in different ways, yet not deviating from the original theme. The exhibition held last year on the same theme was a grand success. As always the life of Christ seems to have inspired thousands of artists throughout the times. Last supper picture ‘a must’ near the dining table in the Catholic homes has new artistic interpretation.
The painting depicting washing of the feet is by Wilson JP seems to show the central belief of Christianity-the virtue of humility is well depicted in the painting. Artist Wilson is known for minimal use of colours and for play of light and shade. The same artist has painted one more painting on Last Supper through geometrical forms. However, master work is by veteran artist Peter Lewis. Depicted on a large canvas of 4feet X 4 feet, the painting depicts Jesus in more divinity. His style is greatly influenced by world’s great painters in his learning years. Besides, the artist is also known for painting different incidents of Christ’s life and basic Christian beliefs. Painting by Anil Devadiga more towards abstract is titled ‘Jesus+ Cross+ Nail’ signifying the importance suffering and teaching of Christ. Another work by Syed Asif Ali looks more vivid and close to being real to the event and the technique of cubes is notable. Another painting by Rajendra Kedige depicts the Last Supper in glowing light and at the bottom the turmoil that is going on this earth.
The majority of the artists are Hindus and it is amazing to see non-Catholic interpret the Last Supper besides this exercise essentially bridging the communal divide. The artists participating in this exhibition are – Santhosh Andrade, Sameer Ali, Sapna Noronha, Dinesh Holla, Rajendra Kedige, Zena Colaco, Basavaraj Kutni, Wilson JP, Peter Lewis, Purushotham Adve, Jeevan AS, Syed Asif Ali and Anil Devadiga.