<p>A gallery dedicated to eminent artist N G Pavanje from Dakshina Kannada is located on the first floor of The Mythic Society on Nrupathunga Road. The Dr N G Pavanje Art Gallery, which opened in 2012, can be visited by prior appointment.</p>.<p>Pavanje (1882–1965) was known for his use of flat brushes, oil, and watercolours, and his ability to delineate form in portraits. In Mysuru, he taught painting to K K Hebbar and R S Naidu, who later became prominent figures in the art world. His works are displayed in the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery and the Mysore Palace in Mysuru. In Bengaluru, he set up a studio in Balepet, painted backdrops for the Amateur Dramatic Association, and was a guiding force behind establishing Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP).</p>.Registration open for Kashi arts event by Bengaluru duo .<p><strong>What to expect</strong></p>.<p>Spanning around 1,000 sqft, the gallery showcases over 30 of Pavanje’s paintings and reproduced works, along with toys he made, his art supplies, family photographs, and certificates. The walls are adorned with paintings of gardens, rural life and household items. They also hold depictions of notable landmarks of Karnataka, such as Halebidu Temple, Kempe Gowda Tower, and Chamundi Hill.</p>.<p>Jayasimha, a senior research fellow with The Society, drew attention to an untitled sketch near a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. It depicts a young Zakir Husain, who later became the president of India. “Zakir Husain and Pavanje were close friends.They studied in Germany together, where Pavanje was sent by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar to study art,” he shared. A photograph of Zakir Husain viewing his portrait by Pavanje is also on display.</p>.<p>Furthermore, a glass case displays miniature pots, jars, and toys (including a board game, tabla set, and spinning top) crafted by Pavanje in the Channapatna tradition. Another cabinet contains fountain pens, colour palettes, paintbrushes, nibs, paint-measuring weights and paperweights used by Pavanje. His passport, dated 1929, is the rarest item on display.</p>.<p><strong>Chequered career</strong></p>.<p>The collection was donated by Pavanje’s daughter, Anasuya, who passed away a few years ago.</p>.<p>M J Kamalakshi, senior artist and CKP trustee, reflected on Pavanje’s legacy: “He was known for landscapes and still life, and had a Western influence in his work. CKP honoured him in 1965 (a week before he died), and two years later, the Lalithakala Academy held an exhibition of his works in Bengaluru, which drew attendees from Mysuru and Mangaluru.”</p>.<p>Kamalakshi had attended the gallery’s opening. She recalls Anasuya breaking down as she described “how her father fell into depression after being betrayed by people he trusted”. Pavanje sold his printing press and even tore up his doctorate certificates. “...father died by selling beedis,” Anasuya wrote in an article for the Society.</p>.<p><em>Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. To request a visit, call 2221 5034 or email themythicsociety@gmail.com.</em></p>
<p>A gallery dedicated to eminent artist N G Pavanje from Dakshina Kannada is located on the first floor of The Mythic Society on Nrupathunga Road. The Dr N G Pavanje Art Gallery, which opened in 2012, can be visited by prior appointment.</p>.<p>Pavanje (1882–1965) was known for his use of flat brushes, oil, and watercolours, and his ability to delineate form in portraits. In Mysuru, he taught painting to K K Hebbar and R S Naidu, who later became prominent figures in the art world. His works are displayed in the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery and the Mysore Palace in Mysuru. In Bengaluru, he set up a studio in Balepet, painted backdrops for the Amateur Dramatic Association, and was a guiding force behind establishing Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP).</p>.Registration open for Kashi arts event by Bengaluru duo .<p><strong>What to expect</strong></p>.<p>Spanning around 1,000 sqft, the gallery showcases over 30 of Pavanje’s paintings and reproduced works, along with toys he made, his art supplies, family photographs, and certificates. The walls are adorned with paintings of gardens, rural life and household items. They also hold depictions of notable landmarks of Karnataka, such as Halebidu Temple, Kempe Gowda Tower, and Chamundi Hill.</p>.<p>Jayasimha, a senior research fellow with The Society, drew attention to an untitled sketch near a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. It depicts a young Zakir Husain, who later became the president of India. “Zakir Husain and Pavanje were close friends.They studied in Germany together, where Pavanje was sent by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar to study art,” he shared. A photograph of Zakir Husain viewing his portrait by Pavanje is also on display.</p>.<p>Furthermore, a glass case displays miniature pots, jars, and toys (including a board game, tabla set, and spinning top) crafted by Pavanje in the Channapatna tradition. Another cabinet contains fountain pens, colour palettes, paintbrushes, nibs, paint-measuring weights and paperweights used by Pavanje. His passport, dated 1929, is the rarest item on display.</p>.<p><strong>Chequered career</strong></p>.<p>The collection was donated by Pavanje’s daughter, Anasuya, who passed away a few years ago.</p>.<p>M J Kamalakshi, senior artist and CKP trustee, reflected on Pavanje’s legacy: “He was known for landscapes and still life, and had a Western influence in his work. CKP honoured him in 1965 (a week before he died), and two years later, the Lalithakala Academy held an exhibition of his works in Bengaluru, which drew attendees from Mysuru and Mangaluru.”</p>.<p>Kamalakshi had attended the gallery’s opening. She recalls Anasuya breaking down as she described “how her father fell into depression after being betrayed by people he trusted”. Pavanje sold his printing press and even tore up his doctorate certificates. “...father died by selling beedis,” Anasuya wrote in an article for the Society.</p>.<p><em>Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. To request a visit, call 2221 5034 or email themythicsociety@gmail.com.</em></p>