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I have always had an innate urge to do a memorable act in life which permeates my life and noble actions flowing from this spiritual urge should be remembered by posterity.
I had a vision when I was very young to be a great artist during my lifetime. I took part in dance, drama in college. I always admired and was attracted towards beautiful things of nature, human relationships and spirit of service. This urge ultimately culminated in my works of art. I have not had formal training in this vocation, I am a self-taught artist. This spiritual inspiration has been showered on me by God. My works are the blessings of God and I want to fulfill my dream of an artist par excellence. I pray for his incessant blessings so that my vision of life is fulfilled during my lifetime. My ideal is to patronize art throughout the world. I therefore like to mingle with the people of the world and create great works of substance. I find rapid progress in all walks of life throughout the world. But, humanity cries for sins of human beings dampening love and peace in the world. Art is the messenger of peace and is universal in all aspects. Art is truth, spiritualism is the message of the 21st century which is true life in this universe. Thus these paintings portrayed through spiritual blessings should be memorable for time immemorial. Please see here for additional biographical information. Please contact me if you are interested in my work: Address: 1001 Brighton Tower, 10th Floor, 2nd Cross Lane, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri - West Bombay - 400 053,India. Email: arterakhee@vsnl.net Website: www.arterakhee.com |
Sample Works:
Princess
Oil on canvas, stucco effect. 32in x 38in
Carving (red)
Oil on canvas, stucco effect. 25in x 36in
Carving (blue)
Oil on canvas, stucco effect. 18in x 36in
Additional Biographical Information
Rakhee is an artist from Bombay (Mumbai), India. Coupled with the fact that she did not opt for any formal training or tutelage in the field of art, she has set directions to her life.Her paintings in oils and a form of stucco are painstakingly executed with minute detail. Her paintings include figurative works portraying the beauty and grace of Indian women in ethnic formal attire, to carvings in the form of various kinds of décor.
She also creates murals with various different designs which range from being contemporary to abstract in style on canvas / wood. Landscapes, seascapes as well as abstract paintings are the various other subjects which are explored by her.
Her paintings are unique in their style of execution as they represent more of architectural work on canvas.
Rakhee's first exhibition entitled "Enigma" was held in March 1998 at one of Bombay's most prestigious art galleries, The Y. B. Chavan Art Gallery. Mr. James Butler, Royal Academician and renowned British sculptor, met Ms Shah in Bombay where he was most impressed by her works and he returned to Bombay to inaugurate her first exhibition.
In 1999, she was invited by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan at West Kensington, London to display he works. Fuelled by the marvelous response from critics. Art lovers and the media alike, she accepted the invitation to go to England.
The exhibition was inaugurated on August 13th, 1999 by the then Indian High Commissioner, Shri Lalit Mansingh, in London. This occasion was synchronised with the celebration of the Indian Independence Day and 400 people representing the cream of the Indian community residing in England attended the inauguration. She received a very good response from members of the Indian high society living in London as well as critical acclaim from the local media too.
In 2002, Rakhee was invited by the Fresh Art Fair. The selection panel for the participants included authorities like the Arts Council of England, London Arts Board, etc. She took this opportunity to exhibit some of my works to a huge audience. The fair was held on July 19th - 21st, 2002 and it generated an excellent turnout. Approximately 15,500 people visited the esteemed venue, The Business Design Centre at Islington, London over a period of three days. There were around 180 participants, most of them local artists from England. This fair, being a national event, received excellent critical acclaim from the press and media too.
Being one of the only two international artists, she received an excellent response from the visitors which included many art buyers and collectors, art-agents, people from prominent art-galleries, art journalists and critics. The figuratives, murals and carvings created by her generated considerable interest amongst art buyers and art lovers.
"Although Rakhee has had no formal training, she has developed into a dedicated and skilful artist with a unique vision. I was immediately impressed by the strange beauty of her work and am privileged to promote and assist in its introduction in England." - Mr. James Butler, RA.
Private collections :
Both in UK and India
Consul General of the Consulate of Netherlands (in India)
Exhibitions
2003 - Beatrice Royal Gallery - Hampshire, UK
Rakhee recently exhibited at the Multi Cultural Celebrations at the reputed Beatrice Royal Gallery in Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK (- the largest selling gallery in the South of England). The exhibition was open from 25th January, 2003 to 11th May, 2003.
2003 - Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Bombay, India
Rakhee was invited to participate in a group exhibition at the reputed Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Bombay, India. This exhibition comprised of over 50 artists from all over the city. It was held from 24th to 29th March, 2003.
2003 - Fine Art Trade Guild, UK
As a member of the reputed "Fine Art Trade Guild", Rakhee has been invited to participate in a touring group exhibition of over 50 artists showing from 17th May, 2003 to 10th October, 2003 at various (seven) venues throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The exhibition was inaugurated at the Private Trade Preview at the Awards Event in the Royal Court Coventry on May 17th May 2003. This touring exhibition gives excellent exposure to Rakhee's works to various markets and target audiences throughout the United Kingdom.
2003 - Business Design Centre, Islington - London, UK
Rakhee was selected once again to participate in the Fresh Art Fair, held at the Business Design Centre from 18th to 20th July, 2003. The fair once again successfully attracted approx. 9500 visitors. This gave Rakhee another opportunity to showcase her works and meet art-agents and galleries.
2003 - The Atrium Gallery, Whiteleys Shopping Centre, Bayswater - London, UK
Rakhee was amongst the 30 international artists at a group exhibition held from October 6th to 12th, 2003. The exhibition was a success and attracted a large audience. It was held at the reputed Atrium Gallery which is a part of the renowned Whiteleys Shopping Centre.