Sunday, October 30, 2011

This Fine Arts student is a master of designer rangolis

This Fine Arts student is a master of designer rangolis

Rangolis made up of different colours inspired Nerul local Priya Shukla

Be it outfits or jewellery, we all would vouch for designer products; since they are not just specially made but customised as well. In fact, one can also avail designer accessories these days like bags, belts, foot wears, etc. How about some designer rangoli? Amazed...you got to be, as Nerul resident Priya Shukla makes rangolis that enchants everyone with its unique beauty.
She has created several masterpieces in the past, and her art is one that not just deserved appreciation but boosting as well. Come home to the colourful world of designer rangolis with Priya Shukla.
A second year Bachelor of Fine Arts student at JJ school of Arts, Priya has always been passionate about drawing and painting. However, she has recently discovered this unique talent within her, as she wanted to explore the various aspects of art. "I have seen various types of rangoli in the past, and they attracted me a lot. Being a student of Fine Arts, it's but natural to experiment with drawing and colours. In fact, I have seen experts draw up great lifesize rangolis using such beautiful colours that make it look vibrant and lively. That's what inspired me to create something on the same lines," exclaims Priya.
The first designer rangoli that she created was during Ganesh festival; and it was a 2.5 ft Ganpati on a white background. Colouring is Priya's speciality and she decided to use her painting and colouring techniques in making the rangolis.
The art of blending various shades and forming secondary colours from primary ones is something that she masters in. This year, Priya has created a beautiful 5 ft rangoli of goddess Lakshmi with a swan. "Although swan is not the vehicle of goddess Lakshmi, I decided to blend the two aspects as swan represents intelligence since it carries goddess Saraswati; and Lakshmi represents prosperity," she added.
The best part was that the rangoli looked nothing less than a painting done with oil or pastel colours. Powder colours are quite difficult to blend since they do not have a water base; however the way Priya mixes powder colours, they look flawlessly beautiful. She fills the colours inside the borders carefully without smudging them; which makes every rangoli a masterpiece indeed.
It took Priya four hours to make the Lakshmi rangoli on Diwali. She is passionate artist who loves to explore the art of making rangolis in every possible pattern. When asked about her dream rangoli she says, "I want to make theme based painting from rangoli, one that would look like a portrait. Every painter chooses his canvas, and I have chosen the floor to be my second canvas to explore my ideas.
I am glad that my canvas provides for a warm welcome for my home." Priya's parents are happy about the way she has tried and experimented with art and her talent; they say that she has the potential to reach great heights. Have a look and you too will want to have something like this in front of your door next Diwali.

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