Nagpur: Khaparkheda-based artist Yogesh Adkine won award in the professional category at the 65th State Art Exhibition held at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai for his painting, ‘Untold Story 11′. This is Adkine’s second state art award. In 2019, he received the award in the professional category for printmaking.More than 1,200 artworks from across Maharashtra were submitted for the exhibition, out of which over 200 works were shortlisted for the final round.An art teacher at Mayo College in Ajmer, Adkine received the award from Maharashtra’s director of art, Kishor Ingle, and vice-chancellor of JJ School of Art Deemed University, Him Kumar Chatterjee. Adkine has won four international awards and more than 30 state and national honours for his artworks so far. He credited his wife, family members, and supporters who stood by him throughout his artistic journey.Explaining the concept behind ‘Untold Story 11′, Adkine said the artwork reflected the silent journey of crops from the Stone Age to the modern era. The cotton flower in the painting symbolised the delicate nature of life, while the stone-like form at the centre represented primitive energy.“Continuing my artistic journey while working as a teacher is challenging,” Adkine said adding that the artwork also reflected the growing struggles of farmers due to climate change and environmental imbalance.
