Visitors to KonCANi 2006 were overwhelmed by how the two large panels on either side of the stage in Hamilton Place had completely transformed the Hamilton Convention Center into a very ethnic Indian & Konkani venue.

 

                        

 

The two large 10ft tall color panels (see images above) were breathtaking and it was difficult to say whether they were projected or printed on the screens.

 

These panels, the sculptures in the art exhibition room, the colorful Indian themed place mats on the dining table and the beautiful centerpieces on each table were all the work of Sadanand Benegal, a long time resident of Toronto and a many time Past President of the Konkani Association of Ontario.

 

Picturesque Dining Place Mats

used at KonCANi 2006

 

Sadanand (see photo below) comes from a distinguished famous family of artists who were very creative. He and his wife Mukta have been living in Toronto for several decades now where he has been sculpting and painting. He has been actively involved in the Konkani Association of Ontario and has been its President in the past more than once. He worked for the Sammelan for many months in his studios here, in spite of ill health, to create the art work. We are gratified that his efforts were appreciated by KonCANi delegates.

 

 

For more information on Sadanand, or if you would like to procure any of his art please click here to email him.