India’s beautiful landscapes, through colours and canvas - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

India’s beautiful landscapes, through colours and canvas

Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi
Sep 14, 2016 09:59 AM IST

Artwork based on landscapes by more than 18 artists is on display at the Egg Art Studio, New Delhi.

A train journey is an amazing way to enjoy the many picturesque views that pass by the window. And who can boast more train rides than a TTE (Train Ticket Examiner)? Well, Bijay Biswaal, a TTE in central railways, used those rides to not only check tickets but also capture the scenes in his artworks. He has found appreciation from many, including PM Narendra Modi, who praised Biswaal’s work in his radio programme Mann ki Baat, calling him a ‘Karma Yogi’.

A painting by Bijay Biswaal, a TTE in central railways.
A painting by Bijay Biswaal, a TTE in central railways.

Now, his paintings are on display in Delhi with 17 other artists.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The exhibition, ‘Lands Within’ - displaying paintings of real and imagined scenes, is a treat for art as well as nature lovers. Some of the much appreciated paintings include, Masood Hussain’s images of Kashmir.

Read: Raza, Souza, Ram Kumar on display

“Through this exhibition people can see the beauty of Indian landscape. All the paintings reflect our own emotions and will take the visitor to the forgotten beauty of this classical genre which has so much grace,” says Amrita Varma, curator.

A scene of a village in Odisha as painted by Bijay Biswaal.
A scene of a village in Odisha as painted by Bijay Biswaal.

Taking about why she chose the Indian landscape as a muse, Varma says, “Our landscape deserve to be the muse and deserve a visual rendition. The exhibition is a joy and inspiration even for the untrained eyes.”

Biswaal, who has been a TTE for twenty years, says, “My work shows another side of the railways that includes romanticism and beauty.I am doing paintings since childhood and always looked for a subject until I realised that railways are the one.”

Read: Evocative online art exhibition captures Kashmir Valley’s pain

Fact file

What: Lands Within, art exhibition
Till:
September 19
Where:
The Egg Art Studio, The Atrium, Narain Manzil, 23, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
Timings:
12 pm to 7 am
Nearest metro station:
Barakhamba Road on the Blue Line

Oscars 2024: From Nominees to Red Carpet Glam! Get Exclusive Coverage on HT. Click Here

Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    author-default-90x90

    Ruchika Garg writes on food, health, culture, and lifestyle for the Daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On