Reflections on nature Simplicity of expression is the cornerstone of the creative works of Suktisubhra Pradhan. A keen observer of nature, her interest in the mysteries of the cosmic universe, along with a delicate understanding of the nuances of human feelings, gives her art a dimension that is profound and, at the same time, ubiquitous in its appeal. This exhibition showcases over 60 paintings and drawings on nature that transport viewers to a realm of realisation far beyond the immediate and the tangible. Key elements of Indian philosophy like spirituality, physiological and psychological transformation and immortality of the soul feature prominently in her works, reflecting the artist’s fascination for a time and space other than the real. Geometric symbols, used with careful discretion, have the power to impart to her works a density of meaning, often provoking the viewer to make queries of a metaphysical kind or seek insights into concepts and ideas of life to which he has hitherto been oblivious. Event: Paintings and drawings by Suktisubhra Pradhan When: November 28 - December 3, 4 pm - 8 pm Where: Birla Academy of Art and Culture

art

Till November 29 at Aakriti Art Gallery, 12/3A Hungerford Street, 1st floor; 3 pm - 7 pm: Paintings by Partha Pratim Deb. Till November 30 at Mon Art Gallerie, 6 Picasso Bithi (Hungerford Street), Regency, 3rd floor; 11 am - 7 pm: Works by 35 well-known artists including Jogen Chowdhury, Paritosh Sen, Lalu Prosad Shaw, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Shyamal Dutta Ray, T. Vaikuntham, Chandra Bhattacharjee, Baiju Parthan, Justin Ponmany, F.N. Souza, Badri Narayan and Jitish Kallat. Till November 30 at Academy of Fine Arts; 3 pm - 8 pm: Form & Sound — Beena Pradhan’s latest works in acrylic and pen-and-ink drawings. Till November 30 at Academy of Fine Arts, North Gallery; 3 pm - 8 pm: Paintings by members of Bengal Artist Society, Calcutta. Till December 2 at CIMA Gallery; 2 pm - 7 pm; Monday (3 pm - 7 pm): Concepts & Ideas 2006 — works by Subodh Gupta, Jitish Kallat, Mona Rai, Mohan Shingane and Yusuf. Till December 2 at G.C. Laha Centenary Fine Arts Gallery; 1 pm - 7 pm: An exhibition by master painters of Bengal. Till December 3 at Samokal Art Gallery; 4 pm - 8 pm: Predicament of Man, an exhibition of paintings in memory of Somnath Hore by 22 contemporary artists. Till December 3 at Artists Circle, 46 Circus Avenue; 2 pm - 7 pm: Germination, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by a group of upcoming artists. Till December 9 at Spandan Art Gallery, 87 Park Street, 1st floor; 10 am - 7 pm: Paintings by Keshav Roy.

drama

November 28 at Academy of Fine Arts; 6.30 pm: Aneek presents Punorujjiban, an adaptation of Ibsen’s When We Dead Awaken. Direction: Amalesh Chakraborty. November 28 at Girish Mancha; 6.30 pm: Uhinee presents Bijalibalar Mukti - Ekti Manabik Khonj. Direction: Adrija Dasgupta. November 28 at Madhusudan Mancha; 6.30 pm: Swapnasuchana presents Hemlat — The Prince of Garanhata. Drama, direction and acting: Bratya Basu. November 29 at Academy of Fine Arts; 6.30 pm: Drishyapat presents Aguner Barnamala. Direction: Anirban Bhattacharya.

performing arts

November 29 at Calcutta School of Music, 6B Sunny Park; 6.30 pm: The Marriage of Figaro will be presented by Thiri PoSaw for the Musical Theatre Club.

talk

November 28 at Asiatic Society, Humayun Kabir Hall; 4 pm: Dr Rajani Sudan, department of English, Southern Methodist University, USA, will speak on 18th Century Indian Science and the Shaping of the European Enlightenment. November 28 at Ramakrishna Math, Baranagar; 6 pm: Swami Vamanananda will speak on How the Teachings of Gita can be Practised in Daily Life. November 28 at Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Shivananda Hall; 6 pm: Utpal Biswas will speak in Bengali on Everester Padaprante. November 28 at Ramakrishna Vedanta Math, 19B Raja Rajkrishna Street; 7 pm: Swami Atmabodhananda will discuss in Bengali Sri Sri Mayer Katha.

CAMPAIGN

Till December 10: Swayam, DRIK India and IAWRT host The International Campaign to Stop Violence against Women and Girls through mass awareness programme like exhibition of posters, street play, photography exhibition, painting workshop and panel discussions. Today at Metiabruz; 5 pm - 7 pm: An interactive session with community on Women’s Rights and Violence Against Women.

film show

November 28 at Nandan II; 6 pm: The Third Calcutta Short Film Festival features screening of award-winning docu-fiction, Dream. Direction: Rudra Dasgupta. Till November 30 at Max Mueller Bhavan; 6.30 pm: Constantly In Motion, 33 film and video works on current trends in experimental film and video in Germany (1994 - 2004).

FESTIVAL

Till December 15: Virasat 2006, SPICMACAY’s on-going festival features (today) animal masked dance (folk) at Loreto Sealdah (9.30 am - 11 am) and at The Future Foundation School (1.30 pm - 3 pm) and a vocal recital by Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar at The Future Foundation School (11.30 am - 1 pm). November 29 - December 1 at Sankara Hall, 93 Southern Avenue; 6.30 pm: Guruvayur Ekadasi Celebrations 2006, organised by Sree Guruvayurappan Bhajan Samity.

EXHIBITION

Till November 28 at Finesse, 11/B New Road, Alipore; 10.30 am - 7 pm: Tussar Utsav — sarees and suits in winter hues by Sujata Sarawgi. Till November 30 at 57/9 Ballygunge Circular Road; 10.30 am - 8.30 pm: Winter Fest, an exhibition of silks for the winter by Soumya’s Creation. November 29 - December 5 at 105 Southern Avenue; 11 am - 6 pm: Suits, kurtis and saris in cotton and georgettes by Richa Kanoria.

workshop

December 2 & 3 at Birla Institute of Futuristic Studies, 17A Darga Road, Park Circus; 10 am - 6 pm: Workshop on technical analysis to be conducted by Rajat K. Bose and Kalpana Kabra. Registration by November 30. Details at #2281-6879/2985 (1 pm - 7 pm).

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