MEDITATIVE POWER

Education Qualification :
1992 – Dip. A. Ed, Sir J. J. School of Arts Mumbai
1991 – G. D. Art , Kalavishwa Mahavidyalaya shantiniketan , sangli
1988 – A.T. D. , Kalavishwa Mahavidyalaya Shantiniketan , Sangli

Medium of Work : Oils , Acylic , Pencil , Ink , Mixed Medium and charcoal on paper and canvas

The spiritual paintings are considered merely as uplifting ones, like the religious paintings; but Bhiva Punekar’s paintings do fall in the lot; they are spiritual but not religious. His paintings do not narrate the mythological stories buy elucidates the universal human experience that goes beyond narrative. Punekar is conversant not only with visual elements, but he understands the subtleties coupled with his pictorial devices that include wide range of tantric symbols. In the last decade & half , Punekar’s work has gone through refinement at many levels since his colleges.

In his recent paintings , the core pictorial form is the Lingam; It is a symbol used for the worship of the Shiva, the creator and the destroyer of universe. He has shown Lingam separately or delineated on the forehead, juxtaposed with sahashrar chakra , with the kind of colors that fuel mysticism; it is a strong metaphor for Brahma-randhra , a meeting place of kundalini shakti and shiva . The use of lingam as a symbol for worship is an ancient indian tradition that dates back to the indus valley civilization. The shiva lingam is considered as is an ancient Indian tradition that dates back to Indus Valley civilization . The Shiva lingam is considered as a phallic symbol that represent the regenerative aspect of material universe; Punekar is trying to explore the very basics of creative progression through the smooth cylindrical stylistic form of lingam. The striking characteristic common in all his paintings is the human face shown light up from inside. its the power of symbols , shapes and colors , Punekar employs as the tools that transmit positive energy of spiritual / meditative force. his art reflects the inner communication between the cosmos and the human ; the inner glow generated makes his figures radiate with vibrations that have power to penetrate mind and soul of the viewer , thus completing the circle of communication Punekar initiates.