IWS India 3rd Watercolor Biennale
IWS India organized grand Art festival in the name of “OlympiArt”. There was an online contest, on the spot competitions, offline contest in New Delhi in 2019 at one of the biggest Art centres of India “Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts” from 8th-11th December. More than 800 Artworks were exhibited, including new exclusive category, “GENIUSES OF WATERCOLOR” (50 winners) Art works with invited Masters separately. My painting Blue Poppies (Saunders Waterford 450g/m2 38x56cm) was quilifed to the exhibition. I was Invited Artist to OlympiArt festival. it was my first trip to India. The country full of amazing people, very colourful country with rich cultue. Thank you once again my friend Amit Kapoor and Megha Kapoor for the invitation. I am honoured to be part of this outstanding , well-organized festival.
Have a look at short movie from demo on 1st OLYMPIART in New Delhi in India. Thank you IWS India for the invitation and the possibility to show my skills. Saunders Waterford 450g 38x56cm Rosa Gallery watercolours
During Olympiart festival visitors had big opportunity to see Live Demonstrations of Masters at IGNCA, New Delhi on 10th December at 1st OLYMPIART 2019 from 10 AM -6 PM. I am honoured to be among such talented watercolour artists. It was unforgettable art festval.
During the festival we had the opportunity to visit National Crafts Museum in New Delhi. The museum celebrates the rich, diverse, and practising craft traditions of India. Situated in a large campus at the corner of Pragati Maidan, opposite the majestic Purana Qila, the museum was designed by the renowned architect Charles Correa.
The festival was follewed by cultural programme with plein air. On 11th December International Watercolor Society (IWS)’ Olympiart 2019 took 80 Guest to Agra to show them TajMahal which is one of the 7 Wonders, Red Ford and FatehpurSikri. Few artist wants to paint the beauty of TajMahal and 3-5 paintings we will going to donate to the Government. On 12th evening International Watercolor Society (IWS)’ Olympiart 2019 participants returned back to New Delhi. Taj Mahal is a white tomb built in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The building is in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Widely thought as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, it is one of India's biggest tourist attractions. t is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the Agra Fort, 2.5 kilometers away. It was listed as one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.
Another place that we had the possibility to see during Olympiart festival was Banaras. It is is the most visited pilgrimage destination in all of India. One of the seven Holy Cities, one of the twelve Jyotir Linga sites and also a Shakti Pitha site, it is the most favored place for Hindus to die and be cremated. Myths and hymns speak of the waters of the Ganges River as the fluid medium of Shiva's divine essence and a bath in the river is believed to wash away all of one's sins.
I feel honoured to be invited on 1st OLYMPIART Watercolour Festival in New Delhi organized by IWS - INDIA Amit Kapoor and Megha Handa Kapoor. I am really pleased to show my skills on Master demonstration. I am extremely happy to receive these special high quality prizes. Thank you once again and congratulations on amazing well organized, top class art event this year! Olympiart 2019 helped in promoting and popularising the world’s oldest and most deeply rooted painting technique; the art of watercolor in India but also brought the watercolor artists and art-lovers together at common platform for future learning and exchange.
