Manoj Maurya serves the first ever confluence of art and music with live
painting
Manoj Maurya transforms Visual Arts into Performing Arts with Live
Painting
Mumbai, May
27, 2014: Last evening saw artist, Manoj Mauryaa transform visual arts into
performing arts via a unique concept of Live Painting. Manoj chose this event
as a precursor to his upcoming exhibition titled ‘Reborn’ which will be held at
the Nehru Art Centre between the 10th-16th of June 2014.
“The Prelude to Reborn “event saw Manoj mesmerizing the audience with a
spectacular live painting which was created in harmony with live music.
Musicians such as Krunal Shah, Varun Rao,
Shashank Acharya, Prasad Rahane, Jainam Modi, Dhaivat Jani, Amit Mhatre , Anith
Sadanand and Annie Chawla who gathered from around the country to create a
beautiful symphony were very excited to be a part of such a unique endeavour. This
evening saw for the first time ever such an experiment done with art ,
where the art got sound and music got visuals.
Manoj’s live
canvas displayed colours created by Guitars, Ukulele, Saxophone, didgeridoo,
Sitar, Flute, Zitar, Tabla, Drums, Percussions, Djembe and vocals. The event
was well attended by industry patrons, actors, directors, musicians and
literary personalities. Each personality left the prelude enthralled.
Said Manoj Maurya,
“ When a human life undergoes the process of being reborn, it comes closer to
self realization, universal truth and unveils the purpose of it’s birth. There
is no correct time for a person to be reborn. This is something that is waiting
at every moment to happen to you and it’s up to us to choose to be reborn at
that time. This is the ethos of my exhibition and with each brush stroke this
evening to the beautiful melodies that were played by the brilliant musicians present;
I found myself being reborn and being transported back into a new reality.”
It was clear
though that the dynamic coming together of art and music left attending patrons
moved. Actor Prashant Narayanan who is well known for his powerful performances
in films like Murder 2, Waisa Bhi Hota Hai and Chhal said, “I witnessed a
miracle this evening. I am deeply moved by the powerful art that I saw being
created on Manoj’s canvas while he drew inspiration from the music being
played. If this was a prelude to Reborn, then I can’t wait to see the actual
exhibition. “
Also in attendance
was director/producer Sanjay Sharma who has produced films like Ab Tumhare
Hawaale Watan Sathiyon and directed films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. Sanjay,
also awestruck said, “ I have never seen anything like what I have witnessed
this evening. It just goes to show that creativity knows no bounds and art can
be as relevant as entertaining. Manoj has created a whole new perception of art
today and I can only hope that a lot more people get to witness the creativity
that is Manoj Mauryaa.”
Actress Asima
Bhatt, who is famous for her inclination towards art cinema and has been seen
in films such as Turning 30, Striker and Kismet Bole To said, “It was a
mystical evening. It made me want to get up and dance while the performance was
on. I hope that the art scene will see many more such amalgamations of visual
and performing arts. I’m truly happy that Manoj invited me here today and I’m
looking forward to the exhibition.”
All in all, The
Prelude To Reborn was a beautiful evening, leaving the audiences hungering for
more. Patrons are now looking forward to the exhibition, “Reborn”, a concept
very close to Manoj Mauryaa’s heart and one stemming from his own personal
experiences. The painting created at The Prelude To Reborn is to be showcased
at the main exhibition.
