Lucknow: A group painting exhibition titled “The Thousand Miles in One Brushstroke” was inaugurated at Synapse International Art Gallery, located at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow, bringing together eminent contemporary artists from across the country.
The exhibition was formally opened with a ceremonial lamp-lighting and the unveiling of an e-catalogue by Swatantra Dev Singh, Cabinet Minister for Jal Shakti, Government of Uttar Pradesh, who attended as the Chief Guest. Prof. P. Rajivanayan, Dean, Faculty of Fine Art and Performing Arts at Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow, was present as the Guest of Honour.
Featuring more than 30 artworks, the exhibition explores diverse themes such as environment, urbanisation, tradition, migration, memory and human existence through a wide range of artistic expressions. Participating artists include Arunanshu Choudhury and Amarnath Sharma from Vadodara, Sambit Panda from Odisha, Uma Shankar Pathak from Delhi, and Lucknow-based artists Rahul Rai and Umendra Pratap Singh.
Each artist brings a distinct perspective to the exhibition. While Arunanshu Choudhury reflects city life and personal narratives through mixed media and bold brushwork, Amarnath Sharma uses wood textures to symbolise sustainability and the human-nature relationship. Sambit Panda’s works focus on ecological balance, critiquing unchecked urban growth, while Uma Shankar Pathak’s paintings blend rural and urban imagery to reflect migration and environmental concerns.
Umendra Pratap Singh and Rahul Rai, both recipients of multiple national and state awards, contribute works shaped by their extensive experience in teaching and exhibiting at national and international platforms.
Addressing the media, Rakesh Kumar Maurya, Founder and Director of Synapse International Art Gallery, shared insights into the concept and vision of the exhibition. Several prominent personalities from the fields of art, architecture and culture were also present on the occasion.
The exhibition opened on December 22 at 4:30 pm and will remain open to the public until January 5, 2026, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm daily, offering art enthusiasts an opportunity to engage with contemporary Indian art in a refined setting.
