An exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and ceramics, “Collections 2010-13”, was inaugurated at the gallery of the Regional Centre of the lalit Kala Akademi here on Saturday.
Regional Secretary Ramahari Jena informed that a total of 44 items, including paintings, graphics, drawings and sculptures prepared by 44 artists have been displayed. “Every year we are organising four or five workshops here,” said Jena.
The objective behind organising the workshops and displaying their works is to inspire and encourage young artists. In the workshops, artists can exchange their thoughts and methodology, Jena said.
One painting depicts child labour scenario. It narrates when a girl child should learn alphabets and play with dolls she is carrying a load of bricks. Another presents a child working in a garage.
Art photographer PC Dhir said all the works are marvelous here. He praised the organiser for organising the exhibitions.Artist Baishnaba Sahoo said the contemporary and abstract paintings here are very beautiful and the exhibitions are really inspiring us.
Actor Sarat Pujari said, “An artist performs whatever comes from his heart and mind. So does a painter.”Eminent poet Ramakanta Rath inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of artist Dinanath Pathi, Asim Basu, Abasara Beuria, litterateur Asit Mohanty and many more dignitaries. The exhibition will continue up to February 18.