The governor, Mr Bharat V Wanchoo has said that art is a product of extreme concentration and devotion and also elevates human dignity and values. He said art has the ability to give us a new vision with we can create a new world. Mr Wanchoo was speaking after inaugurating the art exhibition of international fine art camp keep our planet alive at Patto, Panji, on Saturday in the presence of minister of forest and environment, Ms Alina Saldanha.
The 10 day international fine art camp is organized by directorate of art and culture, government of Goa and Tellusart, Sweden. In all, 42 artists from all over the globe are participating in the art camp. Speaking further, the Governor said, “India has inherited a rich legacy of art and culture. From ancient times, art has had a prominent place in Indian way of life and in its civilizational progress. After independence from colonial rule in 1947, we have witnessed phenomenal progress in the promotion of art and culture. Which has had a resounding impact on our national unity and integrity. “We attach great importance to encouraging art, in whatever form it may be. It is our concern to move towards a more civilised world, where art will have a place of pride because it is the prime medium for widening the frontiers of the mind and spirit and expanding the horizons of our thoughts”.
People around the world have been grown environment conscious. In fact, there’s no other way we can go if we have to protect ourselves from destruction. What better route can we take? Ajmer Sandhu shows us just this through his organization ‘ TellusArt’, a NGO based in Sweden. “Our organization comprises of art enthusiast from around the world. We believe that the power of art can be effectively harnessed into creating awareness about pressing issues the world faces today especially as regards to the environment”. Explains Ajmer, who is a trained artist now involved In social work, whilst running a successful business in Sweden. As a natural corollary, “TellusArt” has come down to Goa to organise an international art workshop in association with the Department ao Art and Culture, Government of goa, titled ‘Keep Our Planet Alive’, which will be followed by an exhibition. The event is co-ordinated by Rajendra Usapkar, Rajan Fulari and Viraj Naik.
The international artists, who are participating in the “Keep Our Planet Alive” workshop, on Thursday made an effort to raise awareness among the people in Vasco by painting nearly 200 meters of the compound wall belonging to the Indian oil corporation. TellusArt Art association under the auspices of the department of art and culture, organised the event to paint nearly 200 meters of the compound wall of the IOC on Thursday with active participation of the artists, students of Mata Secondary School and citizens of Vasco. This is a first kind of event that has been organised in the port town to create awareness on the clean environment. The artists also spread the message of climatic change, importance of biodiversity, cleaniness around the house and keeping the city clean. The event received an overwhelming response from the citizens of Vasco wherein the international artists who are participating in the art workshop and exhibition at Santarem also took an active part. Those took part in the wall painting included Mr Ajmer Sandhu of Sweden, Ms Yolanda D’Souza, Mr Alaxyz, Ms Apeksha Nadkarni, Mr Constantin Migliorin, Mr Ismail Khayat, Mr Sanjay Sawant, Mr Falah Shwan, Ms Vinita Karim and Ms Tiara Saldanha besides others. Meanwhile, the artists’ works at Stone Water in Santarem will be exhibited at the gallery in Panji on February 16.
The Dabolim MLA, Mr Mauvin Godinho on Thursday said that artists have a capability to promote goodness and humanity among humans and to inspire the youth to do good. He was addressing as the chief guest at the ‘Keep Our Planet Alive’ art workshop and exhibition, organised by TellusArt , Sweden in association with the department of art and culture, at an eco resort, in Satarem beach in Issorcim. The Vasco MLA, Mr Carlos Almeida, director of art and culture, Mr Prasad Lolienkar, the founder of TellusArt, Sweden, Mr Ajmer Sandhu, coordinators of the event, Mr Viraj Naik and Rajan Fulari, renowned Goan cartoonist, Mr Alexyz Fernandes, Mr Sanjay Shetye and others were present. ‘ Keep Our Planet Alive’ is an artist’s contemplation about nature and the workshop will be concluded on February 17. There are about 42 artists from 25 countries, taking part in exhibition. The event portrays climate change, nature and environment. The main aim of the exhibition is to create awareness in society about environment and to sustain the beauty of nature.
Chandigarh Event entitled as ‘Fusion 10’ started with an opening ceremony at the Museum of Fine Arts at the Panjab University. From next day onwards, artists painted canvases in three days workshop. Swedish artists tried to generate environmental awareness. They prepared various bins to store separately various types of garbage like plastic, paper & organic to recycle it.
Highlights: Dr. Mike Pandey addressed everyone and talked about Wildlife, Global Warming and his upcoming Movie. H’ble Artist Roop Chand praised the initiative & efforts done by TellusArt for the awareness. Approximate 200 selected artworks were exhibited in the gallery painted by children and youth from the India and other Asian countries Parallelly Artwork comprising of Paintings, Installations and Photographs by 71 Professional Artists was displayed in the gallery. ‘Fusion 10’ an art exhibition & creative workshop was jointly held for Scandinavian and Asian (Himachal Pradesh, Haryana & Chandigarh) artists. The workshop was open to the public where they were free to interact with the artists. A Warm Welcome with Garlands was given by The Principal, Govt. College of Arts, Panjab University. All the Artists painted one painting and gifted to him. On 1st February 2010, a creative workshop “My home My planet” was conducted on current environmental issues. Children and youth from Local Schools had participated along with senior artists. It was a great opportunity to learn & interact directly to the artists on the sensitive issues.