Chandigarh, 08th March,
2017: Dr S.B. Deepak Kumar, IAS, Secretary Technical Education U.T. Chandigarh
today inaugurated the exhibition which is spread over almost all the studios
and the exhibition hall of the college. The exhibition has taken shape under
their able guidance of Sh. Rakesh Kumar Popli, PCS, Joint Secretary Technical
Education and HOD cum Principal, Govt. college of Art and Mrs. Anita Gupta,
Associate Professor, Chief co-ordinator of Annual Art Exhibition 2017.
The Annual Art Exhibition of Government
College of Art is a mega art event of the city Beautiful. Approximately 1500
works by around 350 young budding artists form the aura of this prestigious art
event. The exhibition is spread over almost all the studios and the exhibition
hall of the college. An annual event of the college, the exhibition provides a
rare platform to these budding artists to showcase their talent. It also
reflects the creative might of the students and faculty.
The students of BFA and MFA courses
from the four disciplines that is Applied Art, Painting, Graphics
(print-making) and Sculpture contribute their works for this annual show. The
students also develop the expertise of exhibiting a work of art in the best
possible manner. The content and form of the exhibition truly mirrors their
concern to highlight the challenges that society is facing. The crimes against
women, empowerment of women and the impact of globalization are few of the
themes that have found forms in their creations.
The art resonate the creative spirit of
these budding artists who are capable of using their skills and imagination
confidently. It is a matter of great pride and honor that this institution is
marching ahead with all its splendor and accomplishments. This grand exhibition
is visited by large number of senior artists of the country and our students
get an opportunity of fruitful interactions with them.
The art lovers buyers in and around
Chandigarh are requested to encourage the artists by their benign presence and
they should also come forward to purchase their work which is the real effort
to promote art.
Dr S.B. Deepak Kumar, chief guest of
the occasions admired the creations of the budding artists and lauded their
efforts of students and faculty in showcasing the myriad hues of the intuitive
power that this institution bestows on them.
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Popli, HOD cum
Principal, appreciated the efforts of the students and faculty in putting such
a grand exhibition. He was optimistic about the future of the upcoming artist
who will be the ambassadors of the golden cultural heritage of this great
nation. He was optimistic that the students of the college have acquired the
requisite skill in art and they will be an asset to the art fraternity.
Mrs. Anita Gupta chief coordinator of
the exhibition thanked the chief guest and expressed gratitude to the
administration for encouraging the upcoming artists in every possible way.
The exhibition will be on view
till 12th March 2017 between 11.00 am and 6.00 pm.
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