"CONFLUENCE" - Art For A Cause To Benefit Indian Cancer Society...

Online, September 7, 2010 (Newswire.com) - "Confluence" an exhibition of paintings by acclaimed painter Sunando Basu is on view at the Lalit Kala Akademi, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi. The exhibition is being organised under Art For Cancer campaign and the proceeds from the exhibition will benefit Indian Cancer Society. The exhibition was inaugurated by cancer survivors from as young as 8 years to as old as 80 years. The exhibition is being held to spread the message that cancer is curable if detected early.

On the occasion of the inauguration of "Confluence", artist Sunando Basu said, "I hope that, through this show, I can help make a difference. Confluence is my little contribution, through my art, to positively and creatively celebrate the grit, determination and courage of all those who have confronted cancer."

He further added, "Life unfolds mysteriously and I have expressed these complex and mysterious folds through my own creative visual imagery. I believe Folds are intrinsic to nature and to life. And so are they to my paintings. I believe that Life is not static. Incidents in our life, and the feelings associated with them, merge and fold into each other... light to dark and back to light, intense to calm, negative and positive merging into one another".

Spotted among the gathering were Jyotsna Govil, Arpita, Lapdiang, Mr. & Mrs. Bhandari, Frenny Billimoria, Pia Pauro, Anita Bajaj, Rizwan, Ity, C.M, Harnal, Krishna Ajwani, Sunando Basu with wife, volunteers of Indian Cancer Society and the survivors of Cancer amongst many others.

The Indian Cancer Society, Delhi, is a community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by : Preventing cancer through Awareness & Screening, Saving lives through emotional & financial support of patients, Diminishing suffering from cancer through education, advocacy and service Offering educational & recreational inputs to child patients, Creating awareness and providing information, especially through the media, regarding cancer, Inter-linking with cancer societies in India and internationally for mutual benefit.

The exhibition will be on display till 12th September 2010.