dada in memorium
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Viashnu Namdeo Adarkar, Professor - Director J. J. School of Applied Arts also popularly kmnown to all as "Dada Adarkar". These are his personal paintings from 1981 - 1994TRANSCRIPT
Dada Adarkar23 August 1908 – 13 May 1994
DADA ADARKAR’S PAINTINGS
Dada started painting for leisure and fun after his retirement from J. J.
School of Art Mumbai. These are his paintings from 1981 to 1994 when
Aaji and he would visit us in USA. These paintings span over
almost 15 years. We have enjoyed these thoroughly and are honored
to have them as a legacy of his warmth and affection for all of us.
All our friends who came in contact with Dada loved and admired him
for his knowledge, sense of humor and zest for life. He would have
been 100 years old today. This presentation is dedicated
in his memory for all the family and friends to enjoy.
With lots of love,
Nilima and Avi
23 August 2008
“Ashtakamal” is an eight petal lotus flower, a symbol of purity and the eight
principles in Hindu philosophy (Karma, Dharma, Bhakti, Jyana, Dhyana, Advaita,
Atma and Moksha). It is also the emblem of divine power and a resting place for
all deities ( Chandogya Upanishad 51.227Chandogya Upanishad 51.227. ) This stained glass design was made by
Dada for the skylight in our home in Shrewsbury, MA 1982
“Ashtakamal”
This was Dada’s favourite painting 1987
Dada’s first painting in USA – our Cape Cod cottage 1981
200 year old windmill in Eastham, MA 1984
Cottages along the Bay - Eastham
Cottages along the Bay - Eastham
Cottages along the Bay – Eastham 1982
Children sailing on the Bay – Eastham 1989
Cottages along the Bay with the “Target Ship” – Eastham 1981
View from our deck 1984
View from our deck 1984
View from our deck 1982
Dada and Aaji sat by the roadsde for six hours when he did this wonderful
painting of Coast Guard Station, 1984, Eastham
A village near Nagpur, India 1985
A typical Indian village 1985
A typical Indian village 1986
“Maharaj Baug” Nagpur 1987
Dean Park, Shrewsbury, December 1989
Dean Park, Shrewsbury, October 1989
Monsoon in Mumbai 1988
Sunday breakfast at Shrewsbury, MA 1987
Pamprefets 1983
“Bhrama-Kamal” 1985
Vishnu Namdeo Adarkar – Dada23 August 1908 – 13 May 1994