Lucknow, August 26, 2025:
Synapse International Art Gallery, in collaboration with The Centrum Hotel, organized a vibrant Group Painting Exhibition titled “The Rural Rhythm”, featuring the works of seven acclaimed artists – Chinmayee Bahera (Delhi), Gourav Maurya (Bhopal), Jiban Biswas (West Bengal), Mahesh Padia (Vadodara), Monoj Mondal (Kolkata), Naveen Tungana (Andhra Pradesh), and Ramashish Chouhan (Lucknow). The show was curated by Rakesh Kumar Maurya, Founder and Director of the Gallery.
The exhibition was inaugurated with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and the unveiling of the catalog by Chief Guest Shri Sarvesh Goel – film producer, educationist, hotelier, marathoner and Chairman of Mansingh Goel Group (U.P.), along with Guest of Honour Shri Ashok Kumar, Founder of ARCH-EN DESIGN and IIT Roorkee alumnus.
The inaugural evening on Tuesday, 26th August 2025 at 5 PM witnessed the presence of several dignitaries including Dr. Anil Rastogi (theatre, television and film actor), Prof. Jai Krishna Agrawal (Former Principal & Dean, College of Arts & Crafts, University of Lucknow), Jyotsna Arun (eminent columnist & radio host), Mr. Namit Agrawal (Partner, Muralage), Padma Bhushan Purnima Varman (Editor, Poet & Writer), Uday Raj Maurya (Artist), Ajay (Artist, Art Critic & Historian) and Bhagwati Pant (General Manager, The Centrum Hotel).
The exhibition is open for public viewing from 27th August to 9th September 2025, between 11 AM and 7 PM daily.
About the Exhibition – The Rural Rhythm
Speaking to the media, Curator Rakesh Kumar Maurya described The Rural Rhythm as an artistic journey into the soul of Indian villages and towns, showcasing their cultural richness, human emotions, and natural beauty through diverse perspectives.
Chinmayee Bahera explores realism through depictions of nature, culture, and climate changes, blending her childhood memories with contemporary cultural transitions.
Gourav Maurya, deeply connected with his rural upbringing, uses abstraction to highlight the loss of natural beauty amidst modernity.
Jiban Biswas delves into human emotions, memory, and inner conflict, treating painting as a “silent language” of expression.
Mahesh Padia draws inspiration from townscapes of Gujarat, translating the essence of everyday locations into soulful canvases.
Monoj Mondal uses his fingers and oil paints to connect directly with landscapes, capturing the mood and depth of nature.
Naveen Tungana reflects the traditions of farming life in Andhra Pradesh, narrating his experiences of agricultural challenges and rituals through visual art.
Ramashish Chouhan paints from his childhood village memories, combining impressionist influences with watercolor spontaneity.
Together, these works weave a rich tapestry of rural life—a blend of personal stories, cultural roots, and natural harmony—inviting viewers to reconnect with India’s timeless traditions.