11. Now let us understand the thoughts of the MARGA NATIVO who
actually choreographed the ballet performance yet another
interpretation of Devdatta‘s painting.
XX century - present time: modern,
neoclassical and/or contemporary ballet is
performed here for Indian Artist Devdatta
Padekar ‘s few paintings:
Ballet history is commonly divided by historians in
chronological periods. Each one of them is
recognized because some of the dance features or
values prevail over others. Sometimes we get
information about aesthetic or choreographic
values but it is common to find all kind of related
facts mixed in the ballet history data. That’s why
the ballet general history we find in most books is a
mixture of biographies, institutional records,
different functions that dancing has accomplished
for society: political, social, ritual, ornamental…,
and other kind of odds and ends…
20. here at the site add the headquarters florense center benz
I remind you that this exhibition was conceived by the great Mario mariotti in
1987 and was a honda Original assigns for that combines dance with visual arts
and ino tunity the inauguration as our viewers have got to view of the above
services and these two forms of artistic expression are combined thanks to a
choreography that from time to time can be conceived and directed by Marga
you are older because tonight marghe to sign the choreography that will be the
end this Appendix beautiful while you would say that a lucky return because
this artist has already been with us out then makes me shows and I find that he
has a classical contemporary artist throughout his window and then inspired
me to the classical ballets are two pieces , one on the hill and younger girls and
then another of the girls biggest differences korps but precisely its classicism my
I must say dictated these two pieces that I hope will appeal especially to artists
good title to show such info jobs isonso a poor seasons symphony
21. Sunday 13th March, 2016 at the headquarters of “bonze d’enza rimbordo” center of the star is
about to be inaugurated on the fourth turn the of the festival. In Florence, an exhibition of visual
arts sponsored by Fflorence Dance Center, directed by native Marga here by my side to the
“Ferrone” bow who is next to the protagonist of the inauguration: the Indian artist “NOT ITALIAN”
and Carla, I hope that I have pronounced that right. The curator of the exhibition is also in this
exhibition, Dr. Daniela Pronesti, who will soon take the microphone and present to our viewers
the show, after which I will present to the numerous public that are already flowing into the seats
in the Florence Benz Center. I’ll remind you that this exhibition was conceived by the great Mario
Mariotti in 1987 and assigned to… The inauguration as our viewers have got to see from previous
services these two forms of artistic expression are combined thanks to a choreography that from
time to time can be ideated and directed if ??? from Marga this evening and the Marge will sign /
approve the choreography that concludes this beautiful …. ? it has already been with us (out?)
then make a show and I find that he has a classical style all throughout his contemporary artist
career/window? And then he inspired me to do classical ballet. There are two parts. one of which
is on the hill (??)with young girls and then another group of girls the biggest differences corps but
precisely it is its classical style I must say dictated in these two pieces that I hope will appeal above
all to artists well the title to show such poor info jobs Alonzo a symphony seasons and short, then
the title and the content partier move better much better Daniela Pronesti (?) me now with the
help of kit (?)I would like to ask the artist some questions. See that he is born in India resides in
Bombelli but he also studied in London as well as in his country and in Florence so I would ask her
what is her relationship with our city and maybe even to remember the previous dance exhibition
held here in Florence Plexus School putting the best private schools forces Carime forward or faces
an romeeeeee (???) and important to him as an artist him selfbut has the same faith with all the
cities of other artists always stimulating workplace adore you believe the city of Florence always in
first place when working in the city of Florence (?)(this makes no sense, but “alcuni” means
“some”) a beautiful thing what contentsets this show apart from other great shows of the day So
we are open morning to evening. The Italian address is the edge of star village at 23 Russo in
Florence. And now live to the for a summary of the choreography studied by native Marga and
directed by native Marga as a tribute to this exhibition from master Iva Atta pâté, titled
Extinguishers OPS XD. (???) TRANSLATION FROM Geeta Castilino
28. I was fascinated to know more from Devdatta about such intense study
and exhibition of selected works in Italy. The interest shown in his work by
the Directors of Florence Dance Center, Keith Ferrone and Marga Nativo
resulted in a solo exhibition of paintings by Devdatta titled “A Symphony of
Seasons.” Organized by Etoile Toy Visual Arts Florence and The Florence
Dance Center, the opening evening of the show had a specially
choreographed ballet performance by the professional troupe of the Florence
Dance Center.
I personally consider it as noteworthy achievement in the visual art of India
and Maharashtra in particular. It was like revelation for me as I came to
understand the nuances of his nearly three year’s artistic journey. When I
read the thoughts of Keith Ferrone, Marga Nativo on Devdatta’s paintings, it
gave a wonderful insight on art appreciation.
A Serene day II
(Klosters,2015) oil on
canvas 5.25” by 14”
A Ballet performance
especially
choreographed for
the exhibition in Italy.
29. These are paintings where his mental imagery is blended in final visual
expression. He does not distort the natural world perceived by him where he
continues to express realistically. His micro observation about changing colors,
texture, light and shade, reflections, refractions, transmission of sunrays on all
the elements of these particular regions of five different European nations.
His works are devoid of human forms and socio‐cultural context. It's focused
purely on the beauty of nature and the experience the solitude.
Hence he depicts nature impartially with a sense of innocence and purity
30. The details in two parts of the original shows how Devdatta turned
the habitat in the mountain into painting. The blue cast shadow
and suggestive roofs painted in minimal brush strokes with apt play
of shade and light.
Devdatta says: “The Sun use to come exactly on the peak of this
mountain and the visual experience of hues of clean blue sky was
mesmerizing. I honestly couldn't capture the colours since the
pigments had its limitations.” The Sun rays ascending towards
lower part of the mountain
which was the visual experience
to remember due to scattering
of the rays. This was calm and
soothing.
DEVDATTA PADEKAR CLEARLY TOLD ME THAT HE DOES NOT APPLY THIS METHOD TO HIS PAINTING.
“Sfumato” My quest to know Colour perception and academic experiments based on it simultaneously when shared with the friend Prof. Deepak Ghare formerly instructor in design
for print education did mind‐mapping on “Sfumato”. “Sfumato” means: Blurring of edges, Complexion, Background, Layers of colors and medium, “Chiaroscuro”‐light and shade, Umbra
and penumbra etc. and then we see this in print and reproduction parallel to it such as Soft focus, perspective (depth of focus ), contrast, highlight and shadow balance, luminosity and
shadow contain colour so on and so forth. This information was inspired from the news appeared in (Times of India) the daily news paper about the famous painting by Leonardo of
“Mona Lisa”. I quote, “The specialists from Centre for Research and Restoration of the Museums of France found that the da Vinci painted up to 30 layers of paint on his works to meet
his standards of subtlety. Added up, all the layers are less than 40 micrometers, or about half the thickness of human hair researcher Philippe Walter said. This technique called
“Sfumato”, allowed da Vinci to give outlines and contours a hazy quality and creates an illusion of depth and shadow. His use of technique is well‐known, but scientific study on it has
been limited because test often required samples from the original paintings. The French researchers used a noninvasive technique called x‐ray fluoresce spectroscopy to study the
painting layers and their chemical composition. The analysis of the various paintings also shows da Vinci was constantly trying out new methods, Philippe Walter said. In the Mona
Lisa, da Vinci used manganese oxide in his shadings. In others, he used copper. Often he used glazes, but not always.” To sum up the printers must take the cognizance of the original art
work by the artist even if it is digitally produced. Sometimes the final art work is the result of multi techniques of mix and match media.
33. 2. En plein…air painting and everyday life subjects.
Many impressionistic paintings were landscapes painted en plein air, which was rendered
possible by the invention of painting in tubes. This plein air painting was a way to record a
quick accurate impression of a fleeting moment, so painting outside fast enough so that the
lighting conditions are not changing too much is one way to get closer to an impressionistic
style of painting. Sometimes a painting would take more than one session to paint and the
artists were returning to the same location at the same time of day to try to reproduce the
same conditions.
35. 4. Experimenting with composition and cropping
Before impressionism, composition was very traditional with various elements of a
painting leading the eye to the focal point. The impressionists did experiment much more
with composition, placing focal points in more unusual positions, and perhaps because
they were contemporary to the development of photography, made great use of cropping
elements on the sides of a painting.
40. The Alps are a mountain system located in south‐central Europe, immediately north of the Mediterranean Sea.
They extend for almost 700 miles in a crescent shape from the coastline of southern France (near Monaco) into
Switzerland, then through northern Italy and into Austria, and down through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro ‐ then ending in Albania on the rugged coastline of the Adriatic Sea.
The highest point is Mount Blanc at 15,771 ft. (4,807m)
It’s view from Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria
and Germany and how Devdatta must have
ventured these places to paint his expression is
very interesting to study.
LANDSCAPES of Devdatta Padekar of the Alps mountain region is perceived from five different
countries in Europe. It means he came across five different natural environments and five different
habitats. His five senses reacted to these surroundings and seasons. His spontaneity, intuitive
reflexes and inspirations all worked while capturing through on the spot oil colour studies. Here
his psychomotor skills were tested to the best of his ability. The result of all this contributed to
create paintings and not just recordings of the environment.
48. 1) The process of globalization resulted in monetary moments between nations creating of NEW GLOBAL NOMADS.
Devdatta Padekar is not nomad. Here in this context Devdatta Padekar does not feet in this term though he has
travelled five countries. His aesthetic sensitivity and desire to explore and to perceive the nature is prime
aim. Monetary gains as in this process to understand the regional cultures in global context and thereby this
connection are comfortable to exchange trade and business and aesthetics exploration are two different things.
INTERCULTURAL is the new branch of communication which is teaching us how to deal with such sensitive human
relationship. The literacy of this subject will help respect and understand each other’s cultural nuances. I am trying to
understand the said concept from this new perspective. The book “Sanskrutiranga” authored by Vaishali Karamarkar in
Marathi language discusses the individuals and their temperaments vary similarly the nations and their cultural
temperaments go on changing from nation to nation. I would like to scrutinize the three views and visual art expressed
by the curator of exhibition, the choreographer, art journalist from Europe through this new branch of knowledge.
2) INTRACULTURE COMMUNICATION a new branch of communication that will create global brotherhood.”
This new knowledge branch motivated me to see my world of visual art on parallel lines. In 1999 I had a chance to design
a book cover on similar subject published by Granthali Readers Movement. Mr. Dinkar Gangal one of the founder who
first gave me the exposer to this topic. The book was “British Bombay and Portuguese Goan Literature” authored by Dr.
Anand Patil a professor of English Literature of Goan University. What that book says?” The wave of Globalization
resulted in killing many old languages. English language became the global language. The aggressive growth of electronic
media redefined the set idea of literature. Think global and act on local business transaction became a new principle
formula. In this process do not compromise on cultural identities. This lead to new political system on one side of
safeguarding the minority’s interest and on the other hand encouraging the “The Higher Unity” with English dominance.
This has created a chaotic situation in the world order. The study of Comparative Literature is expanding its horizon.
These are all paradoxical happenings which made understand the subject “British Bombay and Portuguese Goan
Literature”. THIS LITERARY ANGLE IS NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTING TO DEVDATTA PADEKAR’S EXHIBITION BUT THE
LANGUAGE USED IN ITALIAN LITERARY FORM TO DESCRIBE HIS SHOW CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH THIS LENS.
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"MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE”
yes “A Symphony of Seasons” is the message Devdatta giving us through his paintings and aesthetics to be
environmental friendly. His aesthetic sensitivity and desire to explore and to perceive the nature is prime aim.
3) Marshall McLuhan argues that technologies — from clothing to the wheel to the book, and beyond — are the messages themselves, not the content of
the medium. In essence, The Medium is the Massage is a graphical and creative representation of his "medium is the message" thesis seen
in Understanding Media. By playing on words and utilizing the term "massage," McLuhan is suggesting that modern audiences have found
current media to be soothing, enjoyable, and relaxing; however, the pleasure we find in new media is deceiving, as the changes between
society and technology are incongruent and are perpetuating an Age of Anxiety.
The Medium is the Massage demonstrates how modern media are extensions of human senses; they ground us in physicality, but expand our ability to
perceive our world to an extent that would be impossible without the media. These extensions of perception contribute to McLuhan’s theory of the Global
Village, which would bring humanity full circle to an industrial analogue of tribal mentality.