Most of us make resolutions at the start of
every new year. But they often fall by the wayside before even the first
fortnight is over. There are 100 more days left for 2018 to end. And I plan to
post one positive and feel-good experience each day. So, this blog will be
regularly updated, every 2-3 days, if not daily. It is primarily for my own
evolution. Of course, you can choose to read it and get entertained or inspired
as you wish.
Day 100 (23rd
September)
Today was the Ganesh Visrajan finale and I
punished myself by going to Girgaon Chowpatty. My last such experience was 6
years ago in 2012. The objective was to test my ability and agility with the
camera in the crush of a huge crowd with occasional random and chaotic
movements. And I passed my test successfully. I obtained some decent pictures
in rapidly failing light.
Day 99 (24th
September)
The class reconvened today after 10-day break
for Ganapati. I began a new topic and spoke without using PowerPoint. Decided
to write down what I spoke and it came to 1300 words. So, if I write down each
of my 40 odd lectures, I will get 50,000 words, which is good enough for a
book. It is an exciting thought. Now to implement it with discipline.
Day 98 (25th
September)
Art offers an opportunity for self-evaluation.
Instead of questioning the object, we are in fact questioning ourselves – why
do we look at it the way we do? That was the big takeaway of “Berlin”, the
first episode of Season 9 of Art21, which was screened at BDL Museum. Plenty of
good stuff to stimulate my right brain.
Day 97 (26th
September)
The panel discussion on gaming was totally
absorbing, even though I have never played a video game in my life. Is gaming
an art? Is gaming a sport? These were some of the questions the knowledgeable
panelists grappled with. They gave me new eyes to view gaming. Maybe I should
dust off the Civilisation CD?
Day 96 (27th
September)
Another evening at BDL Museum under thundery
skies. Three paintings from the Renaissance period – The Lady with the Unicorn,
The Pastoral Concert, Virgin and Child with Saint Anne – were clinically and critically
examined to improve our understanding. This included looking at the canvas
under IR and UV light to recreate original lines. Allegories and metaphors were
suggested. Absolutely fascinating documentaries under the Palette series.
Day 95 (28th
September)
Today we had the Oscars of our industry at the
Taj. Fabulous place to drink and eat. But I decided to skip at the last minute. Déjà vu perhaps? But having made the decision not to
attend, my mind started cooking justifications. I am not sure if in that
process I am brushing away one big real reason.
Lovely concept.. I have a post halfway done on a similar theme.. 😊
ReplyDeleteLook fwd to your daily Post