The Neighborhood Artist
Everyday after leaving college, when I stroll down to railway
station , I pass by this artist. Most of the times he is busy in his own world
giving final touches to his creation. Occasionally, we do exchange greetings
whenever he is free. Sometimes I stop for a while , just to observe his
creativity and enjoy for a while. It’s extremely difficult to pen down
someone’s creativity. I am certainly not an exception. But , this is just a
humble try..
It begins with a small piece of white canvass, nicely
laced with a brown border. He dips his brush in a palate full of creamy-white &
yellowish color and then comes his first gentle stroke. With this stroke, the
appearance of canvass is completely changed. It’s pretty soft & smooth now.
He dips his brush again but this time in a palate full of fresh green color.
Here comes a stroke of green & the canvass looks like soft white silk with abstract
patterns of green. Now begins the collage work. A wheatish brown colored
triangle appears on the canvass. It’s followed by abstract patterns of fresh
green , dark red , light green with a touch of white, all in circles. A small
white piece of soft silk appears as a hood. He picks up another piece of
canvass, dressed with his fine strokes of creamy-white-yellowish & green
color. The collage is now topped with this piece. It’s now ready for a dash of
fire. A few minutes later ,the collage changes it’s color to beautiful shades
of creamy white & golden brown. The dash of fire also fuels some aromatic
signals instantly picked up by taste buds. Now it’s time to add a final stroke
of creamy-white satin silk lace and top up with vibrant red strokes. The
collage is finally ready.
I am sure you would have guessed it by now……yes it’s yummy
Cheese Samosa Toast Sandwich presented by our own Raju. Ten years or Fifteen
years ? may be more ? Raju is there since early morning offering yummy
sandwiches. Last year Ashok B. (2003 batch I guess) was here in college with
his wife Anuja . During conversation, he said “ Visit to SIES is incomplete
unless you have Raju’s sandwich” . Surely echoing a feeling of many associated
with New SIES campus. I am sure , Anuja must have thanked Ashok for one of the
best road side delicacies in Mumbai.
I am about to finish this write up & planning to
leave for the day. With an irresistible temptation to spend a few minutes with
Raju & appreciate his collage work.
No wonder you are feeling jealous.
You are most welcome to come back to SIES campus !
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