Vikas Vinayak Patnekar
Artists: Vikas Vinayak Patnekar
Vikas Patnekar was born 1966, raised and educated in Belgaum district, a beautiful rural area that even today remains untouched by the concrete jungle, in the state of Karnataka in India.
Vikas Vinayak Patnekar’s art is distinguished by its masterful command of watercolour, through which he captures the lyricism and transient beauty of natural and everyday scenes with remarkable sensitivity. His paintings often explore landscapes, figures, and motifs suffused with subtle tonal shifts, fluid washes, and vibrant yet harmonious colour — qualities that showcase both technical finesse and emotional resonance. Patnekar uses the inherent unpredictability of watercolour to evoke light, atmosphere, and mood, creating works that feel alive with movement and poetic nuance. This fluid expressiveness, combined with a disciplined understanding of composition, allows his art to transcend mere representation and invite viewers into a contemplative experience that celebrates the spirit of his subjects.
In exhibition settings, Patnekar’s works speak to the delicate balance between control and spontaneity that defines his practice. Each painting reflects a thoughtful dialogue between precision and intuition — elements that enable him to reveal both the visible and the poetic essence of his chosen scenes. Whether capturing the quiet stillness of nature or the evocative interplay of light and shadow, his watercolours draw audiences into an immersive visual journey, one that highlights the expressive potential of a medium often prized for its immediacy and subtlety.