The art aficionados were enthralled to have a close look at the lifestyle of Mahatma Gandhi spectacularly showcased by the little artists of the city to mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
A day-long painting exhibition was put up here on Thursday at Shaheed Bhawan open area. As many as 14 students from Eastern Public School and Jawahar lal Nehru School displayed their creations before the art fanatics of the city leaving them awestruck with the their creative skills. Exhibition was inaugurated by Renu Tiwari, Director, Swaraj Sansthan.
Interestingly, the students from grade four to seven beautifully described their perceptions about Mahatma Gandhi with the use of vibrant colours. One of the participants Mariyam Khan of grade four Eastern Public School spread the colours of the national flag over the canvas as the base depicting the meaning of each colour. In her painting the art fanatics could see the reflection of Mahatma Gandhi, Charkha and a Dove.
While explaining the painting to The Pioneer the little artist Mariyam said, “I have described the lifestyle of Mahatma Gandhi. He worked for the nation yet led a very simple life. One can see the tricolour in my painting which clearly defines the purpose of my creation.”
Another participant Ibrahim Khan said, “Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of The Nation, and he had worked trmemdously for our country. My painting is a tribute for him.”The colours spread over the canvas by the little artists explained connection between the art and the perceptions of the artists.
Not only this, the spectators had a close look at the various events from his life. The expressions of the artists were different but they shared the same intuition behind their art works. This feature made the spectators at the gallery spellbound as they watched the blend of colours over the canvas displayed at one place.
The highly versatile and aesthetic perception of the creations enabled the viewers to touch most profound depths of the concept the little painters worked upon. The purity of style, uniqueness of imagination with brilliant technique made the creations more enchanting.