"Simplicity"...an abstract by Manisha Vedpathak

The last painting I did was somewhere in the end of September.

After that  I got  busy with the exhibition and then the Diwali

festival. The canvases I ordered arrived two weeks back, since

then I had a strong urge of painting but could not find lone time 

to paint. I prefer to be alone with only my music, when I paint.

Finally yesterday, determined to finish the painting in one day,

started with a brush, a  sponge and my color palette, without any

preconceived idea and here is the outcome. Though this is very 

much out of my style ,loved the simplicity the painting shows.
The painting is signed on the back so as to enable the painting to
be oriented in any way depending on what best fits the wall.

"Simplicity"

Acrylic on canvas,24"x34"

Available

My portfolio on Artspan site....by Manisha Vedpathak

I have designed a portfolio on Artspan wensite. I found it very user friendly.
Here is the link: mvedpathak.artspan.com

"Gaze between the lines " delivered to a new home.....by Manisha Vedpathak

My painting titled " Gaze between the lines" ,

was booked right before the opening of my 

recent exhibition . Would like to share the photo 

of the proud owners.

Mr& Mrs Birgit  from Manhattan

Yet another "Gye Nyame"....by Manisha Vedpathak

Yet another painting of Gye Nyame, the Adinkra symbol.

I have never mentioned in my earlier posts about the hostory of 

these symbols apart from their  origin. Here is the history of these symbols:

 The Adinkra symbols  were originated  in Gyaman of Cote d'Ivoire
and Akan tribe of Ghana. According to an Asante (a tribe in Ghana)
legend, Adinkra was the name of a king of the Gyaman.
Adinkra was defeated and captured in a battle by the Asantes
 for having copied the “Golden Stool” (the symbol of the Asante nation). 

He was finally killed and his territory annexed to the kingdom of 

Asante.  His adinkra robe was taken as a trophy( a patterned

 cloth, which was interpreted as a way of expressing his sorrow 

on being taken  to the capital of Asante).The Asante people

 around the 19th century then took to painting of traditional 

symbols of the Gyamans onto cloth.

 Adinkra means goodbye. Originally, the cloth was worn only by the

 royalty and spiritual leaders for mourning during funeral services.

 It can now be worn by anyone for any occasion. The symbols and their 

meanings are still used to convey a message. Approximately four hundred 

such symbols are known in Ghana. 

"Gye Nyame"

Acrylic on canvas,15.7"x15.7"

Available
To purchase or for more information regarding any of my paintings,contact me : manishavedpathak@gmail.com

Exhibition Inauguration....by Manisha Vedpathak

Opening ceremony of my exhibition took place 

in a warm atmosphere.The inauguration took 

place at the hands of well known ,respected  

 Cartoonist Mr Mangesh Tendulkar, in presence

of Artist Milind Mulik.

Here are some pics...

I feel very blessed for touching another milestone

on my art journey.

My first exhibition in India......by Manisha Vedpathak

My first exhibition in India has started.

Today is the opening reception. 

Till I come back with news and photos

of the opening, here is another unposted

painting.

"Lost in her thoughts"

Acrylic on canvas,24"x32"

"Rhythm"....an acrylic painting by Manisha Vedpathak

Finally my countdown has started. I am ready 

to touch another milestone. My first solo exhibition

in India will be starting from Oct 24 till Nov 1,2015.

I was pretty busy with all the preparations. Invitation

cards, flyers, catalog will be printed by tomorrow.

I am exhibiting all the paintings on African theme,

which will be a sort retrospective of all the paintings

done in Ghana. There are a few paintings that I haven't

posted. Below is one of them. Similar subject as in 

"Tribal dance" ,which got sold in Czech Republic solo 

exhibition.

"Rhythm"

Acrylic on canvas, 29.9"x 29.9"

Dance is a highly predominant aspect of Ghanaian culture.

Traditionally, most ethnic groups in Ghana have their own

dance styles unique to their culture. All these dance forms 

involve mainly movements of hands and either an exaggerated

or slight shuffle of the feet. Traditional dances are usually

clad in the traditional cloth. Dance being a major part of Ghanaian 

social life, almost all events involve some form of dancing.

Through music and dance they re-affirm their cultural beliefs and 

tribal identity.