Rumale Channabasavaiah. File
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Rumale Channabasavaiah, usually hailed because the ‘Van Gogh of Karnataka,’ shares a hanging resemblance to the Dutch grasp in his use of vibrant, swirling colors. His landscapes, like Van Gogh’s, are characterised by motion and vitality, making a dynamism that pulls the viewer in.
Like his creative idol’s tumultuous journey resulted in suicide, Rumale’s profession abruptly got here to a halt because of a deadly accident. His ultimate portray was accomplished on January 27, 1988 (when he was 78) on the RBI in Sadashivnagar. The next day, whereas en route residence from finding out a flower in Lal Bagh, Rumale was struck by a rushing bus. He succumbed to accidents shortly after.
Regardless of his premature demise, Rumale left behind a wealthy legacy of work that remember the great thing about erstwhile Bengaluru. His depictions of town’s botanical magnificence not solely evoke nostalgia amongst locals but in addition function a delicate reminder of the significance of nurturing its pure heritage. His works make clear the detrimental results of modernisation on disappearing landscapes and landmarks, each inside Bengaluru and in rural Karnataka.
A deeply religious particular person and a devoted freedom fighter, Rumale Channabasavaiah lived in service to his beloved motherland. All the time clad in khadi, he was a staunch advocate for India’s independence. As a freedom fighter from Previous Mysore, Rumale was imprisoned a number of occasions by the British colonial authorities in the course of the Thirties. He survived the Viduraswatha firing, often called the ‘Jallianwala Bagh of the South,’ and was a fellow prisoner with Jawaharlal Nehru at Visapur jail. Rumale actively participated within the salt Satyagraha, Stop India motion, and different important protests.
Rumale Channabasavaiah’s portray
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To have a good time this illustrious particular person’s 114th start anniversary (September 15), famend artists from Karnataka will come collectively on the Rumale Artwork Gallery in Rajajinagar. This occasion additionally marks the 79th version of Artwork Park, a pioneering initiative by famous artist SG Vasudev that goals to deliver artwork nearer to the plenty.
“Sanjay Kabe, Rumale’s foster son, is our nice good friend and an enormous supporter of our Artwork Park packages. A couple of months in the past, he wished to have a good time Rumale’s 114th birthday in September. We thought, ‘Why not organise an Artwork Park tribute?’ Rumale’s contributions to the artwork world in Karnataka are really important. The artist group must honour his legacy. So, I reached out to a couple fellow artists, each seniors and juniors, and so they have been all wanting to take part,” says Mr. Vasudev.
“My creative journey has two important moments linked to Rumale,” he remembers. “Earlier than I turned an expert painter, I created a cartoon of Laurel and Hardy and despatched it to Tainadu, a outstanding Kannada newspaper. Rumale was the editor on the time. He was impressed by my work and inspired me to proceed pursuing my artwork.”
Rumale Channabasavaiah’s portray
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Years later, whereas finding out in Chennai, Mr. Vasudev reconnected with Rumale by means of his instructor, KCS Paniker. Rumale’s generosity and assist left a long-lasting impression on him.
Mr. Vasudev admires Rumale’s creative method and legacy. “Whereas Rumale was influenced by Van Gogh, he developed his personal distinctive type, characterised by his sensible use of color and his deal with the Bangalore panorama,” he says.
“Regardless of his late begin as an artist, Rumale’s dedication and expertise allowed him to make a big contribution to the artwork world,” he provides, “His distinctive method to portray, together with his choice for working en plein air, set him aside from different artists. His dedication to portray on-site allowed him to seize the colors and ambiance of the scene in a extra genuine and instant approach.”
Revealed – September 10, 2024 02:39 pm IST
