My paintings at Milwaukee Art Museum After Dark: Bhangra & Bollywood Event

I was so happy when the Milwaukee Art Museum called to ask me to be the featured artist at one of their popular monthly social events, "MAM After Dark." A few years back, I had exhibited at one of these events and the feedback from museum patrons during that night was heartening.

Last evening, May 17, 2019, eight of my large paintings and a handful of smaller works were on exhibit in the large Calatrava Gallery during MAM After Dark: Bhangra & Bollywood event.

My painting, Dancing Ganesha, a popular photo backdrop.

The fun Bollywood-themed event was filled with lively music, lots of energy, and plenty of dancing. The talented dancers from Aarabhi Indian Dance School and Aishwarya Yalamarty & Indian Classical Dances performed everything from Bhangra folk to contemporary Bollywood dances. 

The magnificent Calatrava lit up as the dance floor

Videos of people posing with my painting projected throughout the building.

Attendees could tour the art museum, sample South Asian food, get henna tattoos, create several of their own craft projects, and so much more. I had a great time being there to discuss my work with people and meeting with several of my old students from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

My artworks on display in the long Calatrava Gallery 

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Featured Artist at the Milwaukee Art Museum After Dark Event

Today I visited the Milwaukee Art Museum to view the Bouguereau & America exhibition which is on view through May 12, 2019.  One of my favorite paintings was in the exhibit, one I had quoted. My version was shown in the same museum nearly two years ago when I was the featured artist at a Bollywood inspired MAM After Dark event. So, I thought I'd share some photos from that night.

The Broken Pitcher, 1891 by William-Adolphe Bouguereau

I referred to William-Adolphe Bouguereau's The Broken Pitcher in a piece focused on Lord Krishna's young foster mother, Yashoda.  In a popular story about Krishna's childhood, The Butter Theif, the naughty blue boy sneaks into people's homes to steal butter. The women from the village confront Krishna's mother complaining that Krishna has broken their butter pots. The charming boy cozies up to Yashoda, melting her heart. How can she scold him?

Yashoda

oil on canvas

48" x 48"

My other painting of baby Krishna was also shown.

 Gopi Gahani
oil on canvas
48" x 48"

It was great fun watching people examining and posing with my paintings during this event! A few captured moments follow.

My next blogpost will document highlights from the Bouguereau & America exhibition.

Don't forget to check out my artwork available at my Etsy store, Facebook page, as well as my Instagram feed.