This virtual art show unites 24 Indian artists in support of Cancer Patients Aid Association

Mumbai’s popular ‘Colours of Life’, which has been virtual since 2020, features a visual narrative with the theme: Art Brings Hope

Colours of Life – Art Brings Hope, a virtual art exhibition-cum-sale to support the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) showcases an eclectic mix of colours, textures and themes by 24 artists from across the country. The 48 works on canvases provide creative insights into a visual narrative. “The pandemic has caused devastating interruptions in the treatment for scores of cancer patients. Proceeds from this exhibition aim to provide them with continued assistance. The current situation keeps most of us homebound; we hope these paintings can provide visual respite, coupled with a sense of goodwill,” shares Shubha Maudgal of CPAA. Art that spreads cheer and is lucid takes centre stage at the exhibition. “During these gloomy times, it is refreshing to see work that pulsates with life,” says Kolkata-based Sunirmal Maiti whose two works (of 24x20 inches and 13x16 inches) focus on facial expressions with Nature in the background. Having studied art in Santiniketan and Baroda, Sunirmal’s drawings on COVID-19 are work in progress. “The drawings are incomplete as there is a tendency to become illustrative while working on a contemporary issue,” he says.