{"id":51,"date":"2019-03-07T06:42:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T06:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/velhagoa.net\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2019-03-07T07:23:51","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T07:23:51","slug":"azulejos-in-loving-memory-of-mario-miranda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/velhagoa.net\/blog\/2019\/03\/07\/azulejos-in-loving-memory-of-mario-miranda\/","title":{"rendered":"Azulejos, In loving memory of Mario Miranda."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Words cannot describe, what significance Mario Miranda\u2019s\nwork holds on the artistic culture of this generation, and many more to come.\nIf you aren\u2019t familiar with who Mario is, the only valid explanation would be\nthat you\u2019ve been living under a rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The legendary journey of Mario began at an early age when he\nstarted drawing on his walls. His mother acknowledged his artistic endeavours\nand brought him a blank book, which he referred to as \u2018Diary.\u2019 Keeping diaries\nlater became a prominent habit in his life wherein he saved a piece of his\ndrawings that were very personal to him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite Goa being his birth place, he spent most of his time\nshuttling between Mumbai and Goa. He pursued his career as a cartoonist in\nnow-defunct newspaper \u2018The Illustrated weekly of India\u2019 and briefly for\n\u2018Current\u2019 magazine, after which he worked in \u2018Times of India\u2019 where some of his\niconic characters like Miss Nimbupani and Miss Fonesca were born. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bagging some of national and international\u2019s most acclaimed\nawards, Mario Miranda became an exalted cartoonist in India. His artistic\nvirtuosity remains unmatched to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favourite Themes of\nMario Miranda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mario Miranda was a connoisseur of everyday life. He would\nobserve the world unravel from the corner seats of restaurants, streets and\npretty much anywhere life dwelled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These observations were heavily reflected in his work. Every\nplace he had travelled to, remains immortalized in his cartoon world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 1: Mario Miranda decal tile collection from Velha Goa <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Goa, his favourite scenes were that of local Taverna \u2013 he\nhas sketched glimpses from market capturing the true essence of hustle and\nchaos that we\u2019re often part of, but never give a thought to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for Mumbai, he itched the canvas with the street life.\nAccoladed for his eye for details, he saw what most people overlooked. Mario\nbrought the tales of the streets to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 2: Mario Miranda decal tile collection for Marriots <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Influence on Azulejos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What makes Goa unique isn\u2019t its serene beaches and pulchritudinous\nlocations, but its magnificent architecture and exclusiveness in its\nartistry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Azulejos means hand painted ceramic tiles, brought to Goa by\nPortuguese (only available in Goa). While they started out with traditional\nmotifs, over time it has reinvented itself to keep in context with the changing\ntimes, unlike most crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The artists practising Azulejos have evolved their\ntechniques, allowing mass production. Mario Miranda\u2019s caricatures have\nseemingly heavy influence on the modern designs of Azulejos tiles. The\nunorthodox design compliments the art and is a favourite Collab amongst people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture 3: Mario Miranda decal tile collection by Velha Goa <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Picture 4: Multipurpose holder <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To combine two of most essential arts of Goa into one, is\nthe greatest tribute to the legacy of Mario Miranda. These aren\u2019t just tiles,\nthey\u2019re extension of Mario\u2019s passion, and memory we must preserve at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re intrigued by Mario Miranda\u2019s work and Azulejos,\nthen you need to head to Velha Goa to view some of the finest collections and\nwholesome art pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 If you\u2019re planning to\nvisit Goa (or already live here) you need to get yourself acquainted with the\nlocal art, and if you\u2019re an art enthusiast you can learn the art from the\nmasters themselves at Velha Goa through their workshops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Words cannot describe, what significance Mario Miranda\u2019s work holds on the artistic culture of this generation, and many more to come. If you aren\u2019t familiar with who Mario is, the only valid explanation would be that you\u2019ve been living under a rock. Background The legendary journey of Mario began at an early age when he…<\/p>\n

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