Raju Sutar
The New Wave Art Initiative seeks to challenge the conventional boundaries of art education. It raises important questions about the necessity of formal training in the arts and whether there is room for everyone, regardless of their educational background.
While it is possible to teach someone the rules of grammar, the question arises: can the essence of poetry be taught in the same structured manner? This question has been a constant in my mind since I began my journey in art school. My personal experience has shown that much of what I have learned has come from engaging in meaningful dialogues with eminent artists of the time. The wisdom and experiences shared by legendary artists such as M.F. Husain, Akbar Padamsee, Ram Kumar, Prabhakar Barwe, Prabhakar Kolte, and Vijay Shinde have significantly shaped my thoughts and artistic process.
I feel a deep sense of responsibility to pass on these insights and to continue enriching myself through conversations with others, including fellow artists. I believe that sharing is the only way to gather wisdom, thoughts, and consciousness, thereby enhancing our existence.
New Wave represents the beginning of a journey that encourages such dialogues, sharing, and collective exploration of the concept of art. It aims to bring people together to discuss and approach the idea of art in a collaborative and inclusive manner.