NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Bal Bhavan, Panaji, in collaboration with the Kala Academy, Goa, Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa and the Directorate of Information & Publicity, Goa had organized an exhibition of paintings, craft and clay work titled ‘Balutsav’ at the Goa Kala Academy’s sprawling premises.
This exhibition marked the culmination of Bal Bhavan’s Summer Camp organized in all the thirty-three centers spread across the State. With the opening ceremony putting up acting and dancing talent on view, it was amazing to see the pool of talent sprouting from the remote areas of Goa. Total of over eight hundred children participated in this ceremony, which was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Pratapsingh Rane in the presence of Chief of Bal Bhavan, India Mrs. Amita Shah, Chief of Bal Bhavan, Goa, Mrs. Vijayadevi Rane, Member Secretary, Goa Kala Academy, Mr. Pandurang Phaldessai, Director of the Directorate of Information & Publicity, Goa, Mr. Menino Peres and other dignitaries.
The visual art section, which was spread across in the open lobby, included craft, painting, photography and advanced art section.
The students crafted various items out of jute, cane, paper, clay and waste and discarded materials like plastic bottles, sack, paper etc. Embroidery and woolen items too have a place in the show.
Hairclips, utility boxes, flowerpots and other decorative items made interesting viewing. Hanging lamps, decorative plates, flowers, gift boxes and other similar pieces have been crafted out of waste paper. Innovative chandelier made out of plastic bottles stood out. Appealing dolls and decorative candles called for attention.
Clay craft section includedoil lamps, wall pieces, face study etc. some of the photographs on display beat the professionals in quality and maturity.
Advanced Art Section, displays paintings done by the students attending special course under the direct guidance of noted artist and teacher Wilson D’Souza, was started a year back. The advanced course is targeted at youngsters aged between nine to sixteen years of age and art enthusiasts’ from fifteen and above. There are quite a few housewives, professionals and businesspersons who are enjoying the benefits of this course.
Mavis Rodrigues, Shyamli Singbal, Thionne Rodrigues, Lakhi Soni, Sonal Shah and Ved Prabhudesai who have displayed marvelous works. Nandini Raikar and Anagha Sathe are the two housewives whose work stood out of the lot.
The exhibition was open till May 24
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