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Vidarbha Rang art expo opens with a call to cultivate artistic sensibility
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Nagpur: Art lovers in the city were treated to a vibrant visual experience as 'VidarbhaRang 2025', an exhibition of paintings and photographs inspired by nature, was inaugurated on Monday evening at the Rangayan Gallery of Chitnavis Centre.
Organised jointly by Nagpur Water Colour Society and Chitnavis Centre, the exhibition features works of seven Vidarbha artists, each bringing unique perspective on nature through watercolours and photography.
Dr Vishwanath Sable, dean of Govt College of Fine Arts and Design, formally inaugurated the exhibition. Vilas Kale, trustee of Chitnavis Centre, was present.
In his address, Dr Sable emphasised the need to build a deeper interest and sensitivity towards art in society.
"This exhibition is special because it not only displays nature-based paintings but also features photography. It reflects how artists strike a balance between passion and profession, and how such harmony enables them to produce meaningful work," he said.
Vilas Kale fondly recalled veteran nature painter Bhanjibhai Patankar and shared an anecdote from his youth about missing the chance to accompany Patankar on a nature sketching expedition.
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He urged Nagpurians to visit the exhibition and take full advantage of the opportunity to engage with local art.
The exhibition showcases watercolour works by Dilip Bhalerao, Girish Tol, Jayant Ashtankar, Nitin Patil, Shirish Mulmule, and Vijay Ansingkar, along with nature-inspired photographs by Krishna Padhe. Each artist belongs to Nagpur or the wider Vidarbha region and comes from diverse professional backgrounds — from IT and advertising to govt service and engineering — united by their passion for art.
Artists in the expo:
Jayant Ashtankar is known for his watercolours, especially of nature
Nitin Patil, a graphic designer in IT industry, finds creative solace in landscape painting
Dilip Bhalerao, a retired govt officer, is a senior figure among local artists and mentors emerging talent
Girish Tol is a professional artist who frequently participates in exhibitions and workshops
Shirish Mulmule, a project head in a private firm
Vijay Ansingkar, a retired deputy engineer
Krishna Padhe, active in advertising for over two decades
Open to the public from June 10 to June 12, between 11am and 9pm
Venue: Rangayan Gallery, Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines
