Question

babuji who inspires me 600 words

Answer 1

Mahatma Gandhi remains immortal. Not because of his image but because of his ideologies. His persona left a deep impact on the thought process of his contemporaries. Even today he is present in the heart and mind of the current generation of artists. And he is a source of inspiration for present day artists who strongly reconsider the Gandhian way of life through their valuable artworks.

One such painter, Gopal Khetanchi, who is passionate about Gandhi’s vision of modern and Independent India expresses his strong desires through hand painted brushstrokes.

“An independent India, free not only from the Imperial rule or domination but also from poverty and hardships for the people, has remained a dream for Gandhiji! The present day atmosphere of consumerism still needs to be rectified. Like Gandhi we need to counter pose ancient Indian civilisation and emphasise on self governing village communities,” feels Jaipur-based Khetanchi. His show Gandhigiri in Delhi’s Art Positive Gallery, pays a tribute to the father of the nation and takes a closer look at India of post-Gandhi era depicting consumerism at its peak.