PRATEEK’S ART

Back in 1980, Prateek’s art teacher, Guilda and his friend Malcolm introduced him to art. From then on he was absorbed in art. He was no prodigy, but he had a growing sense of line, form and colour.
He was fascinated by the process of mixing colours to create new shades and portraying with a few pencil strokes a tree, a house, a flower – anything he wished.
During his visits to Tata Memorial, Prateek instantly understood that he was more privileged than other children at the hospital.
In his child’s mind, he must have reflected deeply on their plight and got the idea that if artists could make money by selling their pictures, he too would do the same. This inspired him to draw, in order to help these children.
To fulfil Prateek’s wish the Prateek Menezes Memorial Foundation was registered a month after his death.
Part of the fund came from the sale of greeting cards with Prateek’s drawings.
Prateek lives through the Foundation and gives hope and life to others.