Adivrekar's brush takes wings to bring alive the intuitive landscapes. His exhibition of abstract paintings titled 'Stories of Miracles on Water', were exhibited at Crimson Art Gallery, Safina Plaza, in the city from March 8-24.

The basic components of his paintings are patches of contrasting colours. From a distance the images look like solid playful colour splashes. But from a closer range they reveal splendid details of textural and subtly phrased vocabulary of fresh and vibrant colours.

According to Adivrekar, the 'Stories of Miracles on Water' depict people living along the Konkan coastline, experiencing the mysteries of nature day in and day out. "The panorama of the Konkan coastline, where I spent my childhood, inspires me. The memories of places, faint recollection of events and the constant changes around me act as the medium for my paintings," says the painter about the inspiration behind the exhibited series of works. He visits the Konkan coastline often to get the required inspiration for his creative art works.

Adivrekar depends largely on his rooted, rural responses to transform elemental reflections of joy and sorrow into firm symbols of shapes and forms to present a landscape of his life.

Adivrekar, born in 1940 at Phanasgaon, Sindhudurg district, has exhibited his works at various exhibitions in the country and abroad. He has worked as an Art designer at the Weavers' Service Centre, Government of India, for twenty two years. He has also designed and exhibited many tapestries in many world fairs through Government of India organisations. His paintings have been selected for various auctions by Sotheby's and other auction houses.

Adivrekar's paintings are in the collection of various museums in India and private collections in India and abroad. He has also travelled abroad extensively on invitation. He has participated in prestigious group exhibitions at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Bangalore, Pune and Goa, as well as the Contemporary Indian Artist Exhibition, Singapore. His recent felicitations include the Governor's Prize at the Bombay Art Society Exhibition.

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