Abyss and Dreams Solo Art Exhibition Catalogue In Sarasvati Virtual Gallery Sarah S. Vati Copyright 2012 Sarah S. Vati Copyright of the Paintings: 2012 Sonal Raje Front Cover: Late Autumn Sunset. © Nicla Rossini 2010 and Abyss I © Sonal Raje 2012 MinaGrey Publishing http://mina-grey.com Smashwords Edition This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. Preface Abyss and Dreams in the title of Sonal Raje’s Solo Exhibition at Sarasvati Virtual Gallery (September 4th 2012 to October 4th 2012). This catalogue features Sonal Raje’s work with a brief critique of her art. Abyss is also the title of two paintings by Sonal Raje. A video of Sonal Raje’s artwork produced by MinaGrey and Sarasvati Gallery, is visible here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLvHhBvghjg Sonal Raje Sonal Raje is a professional visual artist based in Canada. She has a degree in applied arts. She works in the Acrylic and Encaustic mediums and has continued to explore new techniques to enhance her art. Her artistic mission is to create works of art that relate to finding a sense of peace and harmony in diverse and unpredictable conditions. She draws inspiration from nature and life experiences to find parallels of this vision.With a new perspective, she continues to be actively involved in the local art associations, as well as participating in global ventures that promote the Arts. Her work has been exhibited in Art shows in India, Europe and Canada. Art Critique Sonal Raje’s art is mainly abstract and conveys a dreamy atmosphere, with a wise alternation of warm and cold palettes such as the golden and yellow scales, although she seems to prefer cold colors. Her brush work is almost imperceptible and this artist also shows a mastery in blending colors. Abyss I. Acrylic painting. (C) Sonal Raje In Abyss I, for instance, Sonal Raje expresses perfectly the combination of highly tactile color and blending, softening work. In this painting the consistency of the greens and the white contrasts with the thin, watery aspect of the red and yellow, thus creating a vortex that captures the attention of the viewer towards the dark center of the painting. Sensual lines and lines of interest in the composition of Abyss I also contribute in creating the dreamy and captivating atmosphere in Sonal Raje’s art. Abyss II. Acylic painting © Sonal Raje Adrift. Acrylic painting. © Sonal Raje Amber Parade. Acrylic painting © Sonal Raje Blue Forest. Acrylic Painting. © Sonal Raje Cascade. Acrylics on canvas © Sonal Raje Reflections. Acrylic Painting © Sonal Raje Flowerpops. Acrylic painting © Sonal Raje Rhythm. Acrylic painting. © Sonal Raje Pinwheels. Acrylic painting. © Sonal Raje Reconciliation. Acrylic painting. © Sonal Raje Sarasvati Gallery Sarasvati Gallery is an international virtual gallery that exhibits only three artists per month. Artists are selected upon submission of portfolio and can exhibit for free. Selections are made by a highly prepared jury that acts as curatorial staff. Selections are particularly competitive, although artists not selected have a chance to be considered again. Sarasvati is in partnership with (and sponsors): MinaGrey. the website with free resources for artists, academics, writers, and musicians. MinaGrey. Creative Gets Smart. Smart Gets Creative http://mina-grey.com Other Titles from Our Series Myth of Faraway Winds. Special Edition for Nicla Rossini’s solo exhibition. By Sarah S. Vati. MinaGrey Publishing 2012. Solo of a Dying Day. James Bryron Love and Nicla Rossini Permanent Artists in Sarasvati Gallery. By Sarah S. Vati. MinaGrey Publishing 2012. Towradgi Beach and Other Impressions. Pamela Meredith’s Solo Exhibition in Sarasvati Gallery. By Sarah S. Vati.2012.. About Sarah. S. Vati Sarah is a curator, a visual artist, and a writer. She is also author of the short novel About HER (2012).