Heart in Art_Pre - Fest Newsletter

~ The Curtain Raiser

18 - 20 July 2022

'Hum Ek Hain' : Harmony

Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls' Public School, Jodhpur

Our Alma Mater

Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls' Public School, Jodhpur

A midst the desert sands of the Marwar region in

Rajasthan, Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ Public School,
Jodhpur is a democratic, progressive institution since 1992. It
functions under the aegis of His Highness Maharaja Hanwant
Singh Ji Charitable Trust and Chairmanship of His Highness
Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji. The School’s logo, Motto - ‘Schooling
for Life’ and ‘Gyanam Brahma’ are in harmony with its ethos
values, vision, mission and ideologies.

It combines excellence with innovation and provides students with a high quality education
in a caring environment whereby each student and staff is valued, motivated to grow, learn
and consistently strive for betterment. A premier, K-12, English medium, Residential-Cum-
Day-Boarding, RKK offers academic disciplines in the fields of Science, Commerce and
Humanities. One of the legacy institutions in India, remarkably progressive, with a global
outlook for its students and focus on extracurricular involvement beyond the standard class
hours, books, campus and classrooms, the School is a Happy Learning Community and a safe
compact and welcoming home to around 1500 students who hail from small cities, towns,
different states and foreign countries. RKK is student centric and student satisfaction has been
very strong which is based on many factors, including a strong sense of belonging and
connectedness, the personal attention that students enjoy; and the school's partnership with
students which gives them a high degree of representation. Successful alumni and graduates
from RKK are proud to cite the school as a major factor in preparing them for their
achievements in life and in the workplace. Our voice is: progressive, ambitious, confident,
egalitarian, future focused. 30 Years of brilliance has fetched RKK with remarkable awards,
accolades and ranking among the best schools of the country due to its regional and national
reputation of quality, trust, credibility and relevance.

The national & international accreditations and affiliations with CBSE, Round Square,
Indian Public Schools’ Conference (IPSC), AFS India, British Council and International Award
for Young People (IAYP) is a testimonial to the fact that RKK meets high standards and covers
all the essential knowledge and skill sets.

The school for every student is a new world- a world that excites growing minds, a world
that brings the best out of every student regardless of background, a world that yields better
than anticipated results, a world that makes educational experience rewarding and a world
that provides 'Schooling for Life', cultivating compassionate human beings.

Hum Ek Hain: Harmony

The IPSC Visual Art Fest 2022

'an Affair with Art'

THE IPSC VISUAL

ART FEST

Strife and violence have been rife in the world. The society is
crumbling under the mounting problems and tensions of fanaticism,
war, terror, killings, exploitation of the backward and the weaker
and incalculable devastation. Wars are fought to resolve differences
but in turn, they give rise to new problems. Small splinter glows and
becomes the epitome of destruction. Angry passions flare up and
ignite damage. So long as materialistic concept and callous outlook of
life persists, nothing will yield any tangible results.
The IPSC Visual Art Fest presents before you a Collective Collage
of ‘Hum Ek Hain’, a great, big, beautiful and blank canvas. You are
a masterpiece in the tapestry of talent. With all the colours of the
spectrum on your palette, splash the canvas with the sweep and
stroke of your paints and brushes. Showcasing your style and mood,
your design and creativity, RKK brings alive ‘Harmony’ of your
imagination and dreams.

Illuminating Presence

His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji Sahib

Chief Guest - Opening Ceremony

A stellar strength for RKK, His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh

Ji of Marwar, truly embodies greatness and humility in equal
measure. A great persona of such aristocratic lineage and
charismatic leadership certainly needs no introduction.

Leadership is not making friends and influencing a person,
leadership is lifting a person's vision to higher sights, raising a
person's performance to a higher standard and building an
individual beyond the normal limitations.

His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji, a visionary is one such true leader in every sense who truly
justifies this quote.

Calm and unruffled in the vicissitudes of life, he has proven every time that values, ethics and
courage are the best armours of a true man. He believes in making the impossible, really
possible. His relentless pursuit for excellence and perfection has kept him closer to his people.
Often called the Savior of Rajasthan’s Royal Heritage, the Maharaja Sahib is an active
Philanthropist and Educationist. He has been the High Commissioner of India and a Member of
the Indian Parliament who has dedicated himself to community service & upholding the cause
of righteousness.

A great promoter of Arts, Music, Conservation and Restoration of Heritage Monuments and
other Cultural Traditions of Marwar, the charitable foundations of His Highness are actively
involved in Education for Girls, the Rehabilitation of Defence Personnel and Families,
Environmental Projects, Water Harvesting in Rural Areas, Medical Care of Weaker Sections,
the Management of Ancestral Temples and the list is endless.

Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji believes that the younger generation is the future of India and through
various Heritage Clubs in schools, students can be made aware about the city's heritage.

As the State Convenor of INTACH [Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage] and
through the activities at INTACH, and young INTACH, Maharaja Sahib involves children, youth
and women in heritage activities to make them aware about issues and how they can help with
their efforts.

The persona of His Highness cannot be described in mere words. Your Highness is an
unsurpassed and unparalleled personality of great stature.

We cordially welcome His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji as our Chief Guest and thank him for his
support and commitment to be with us at all times and on all occasions.

Principal's Prologue

Mrs. Neera Singh

I The IPSC Head of the School
nterlaced with a diversity of rich cultures, languages,
customs, beliefs, traditions and unique landscape, comprising
the young and the proud Himalayas, the snowy valleys of
Kashmir, pure and serene Ganges, tantalizing Thar Desert,
thick forests of Chambal, the evergreen Nilgiris, the damps of
Sundarbans, the enriching Kerala, the enthralling Goa, India
is a unique combination of Unity in Diversity.
Civilizations are not built with bricks and mortar, steel and machines, they are built with the
culture, customs and character of the inhabitants. Martin Luther King Jr. has rightly said,
“We’ve learned to fly in the air like birds, we’ve learned to swim in the seas like fish and yet we
haven’t learned to walk on the Earth as brothers and sisters.”

The world today is torn with conflicts, plagued by crisis and shattered by animosity, communal
riots, ethnic strife, cross border terrorism, strikes, atrocities and violence. These have become
the norms and order of the day involving millions of people, inevitably resulting in a horrible
series of killings bloodshed and sufferings. The present turbulent time beckons every Indian to
arise, awake and stop not until the goal is achieved.

What is actually the goal of our life - A battle or a vision? A trial or a tale? A tempest or a mid -
summer’s night’s dream? Perhaps it is unison of art and culture, language and literature, joys
and sorrows, success and failure, all woven together to create the wonderful texture of India’s
unity.

Any effort to define ‘Art’ is bound to fail - rightly quoted by Nobel Laureate, Rabindranath
Tagore. Art is full of life and vitality, a vehicle of expressing thoughts, feelings and ideas
beautifully and powerfully. It is an attitude of life that finds nothing alien or common. It is just
an essence of our enlightenment and refinement of actions and reactions.

Let’s give up the creed of pistol & the sword and live peacefully on the principle of ‘Vasudev
Kutumbhkam’ meaning the whole world is our family – our unwavering belief in
multilateralism. The golden age is not behind us but it is before us. Let’s bring to life, the vision
of a Utopian or an Ideal World where there are no boundaries, religious intolerance, no
distinction between rich and poor, no racial pride and arrogance, no tyranny and oppression,
no class and creed, no exploitation and injustice. There is only Acceptance and Recognition of
‘Hum Ek Hain : Harmony’.

A cordial welcome to all by RKKians at RKK where love resides, memories are created, friends
always belong and laughter never ends.

Guest of Honour

Mr. Krishna Setty CS

Director Bharat Bhawan & Former Chairman,
Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

Mr. Krishna Setty CS is the Former Administrator and
Chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi and has served as
Chairman, Karnataka Lalithakala Academy. Sir was also the
Chairman of First Print Biennale India 2018 held at New
Delhi. Sir has been awarded the prestigious Honorary
Membership of Russian Academy of Arts, Moscow in 2017.

Following the footsteps of artists, Mr. Satish Gujral and Mr. Om Prakash, Mr. Setty is the third
person from India honored with this award in their history of 260 years.
Sir is also the recipient of numerous awards. To name a few -

The Vincent Van Gogh Award
Rajiv Gandhi Rastriya Ratna Award
Raja Ravi Varma Award (2017)
Karnataka Rajyotsava Award (2003)
Upadhyaya Samman
Halbhavi National Award by Govt of Karnataka
Kala Tapaswi Award
Karnataka Government’s highest award Venkatappa Award (2021)
Sir has served as a Jury Member of National Film Awards in 2016 and was the International
Jury Member of Bangladesh Biennale (2018).
A member of the Tagore Fellowship Committee, Ministry of Culture, Government of India;
member of the Apex Committee at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi and member
of Art, Craft and Design Board of All India Council for Technical Education, Sir has been the
member of all Zonal Culture Centers of India, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. Recently
Government of Madhya Pradesh nominated him as the Trustee of Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal.
Mr. Krishna Setty has had exhibitions in the United States of America through 1985-86. His
works were on display at 17 prominent galleries including California, New York, Los Angeles,
Texas and Pennsylvania. A part of the group shows both nationally and internationally, in
2019 his solo exhibition was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Sir has participated as
Invitee at both the Print Biennale India (2018 and 2021) held by Lalit Kala Akademi and as the
Coordinator of 2nd Print Biennale India, Bangalore.
Blessed are we to have such an eminent personality as the Guest of Honour for the Fest.

Key Note Speaker

Dr. Raghavendra Rao H. Kulkarni

Professor & HOD, Department of History of Art,
College of Fine Arts, Karnataka

Dr. Raghavendra is currently the Head of the Department, History of
Art, and Coordinator for Visual Art, PhD Research Centre and for
IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell). His academic qualifications
include B.F.A. Art History, CAVA, from Mysore University, M.F.A Art
History, Faculty of Fine Arts from M. S. University, Baroda, PG
Diploma, Epigraphy Department of Ancient History and
Archaeology, PhD from Mysore University and MA in History &
Archaeology from Karnataka University.

Sir has been an integral part of a number of Research Projects with UGC like -
Minor Research Project on Development of Mural Painting in Karnataka in Post Vijayanagara
Period.
Minor Research Project on Narrative Sculptures: Dawn and Development.

Sir has to his credit innumerable publications in the form of books and monographs. To name a few -
Kinnalada Chitrakale, Karnataka Lalitkala Academy Bangalore.
Karnatakada Arambhika Shilpakale. Karnataka Shilpa Kala Academy, Bangalore.
Pre and Early Chalukya Sculpture, Harman Publishing House, New Delhi.
Kalaavidana Hejje Gurutugalu, Sara Arakkal Gallery, Bangalore.
Achanooru Mallikarjuna, Itihasa Darshana: A monograph in Kannada.

Sir also has to his credit a number of Research Papers. To name a few -
Kinnalada Kale (in Kannada), "Shudra" Literary Magazine, Bangalore
Chalukya Purvakalada Sudave Manina Dwi Bahu Narasimha Vigraha (in Kannada).
Ganeshana Shila Vigraha (in Kannada)

Sir has been a part of National and International Conferences and Symposiums. To name a few -
A Pre-Chalukya Terracotta Narasimha (in English) at New Delhi.
Ganesha and Surya Sculpture from Nilogal (in English) at New Delhi.
Prahlada Charita in Hoyasala Art at Sri Venkateshwara University Tirupati.
Two inscriptions and their bearing on Chitramantapa at Mysore.

Sir has a also delivered a number of Special Invited Lectures. To name a few -
Indian Art-Appreciation at Suchitra Film and Cultural Foundation, Bengaluru.
Ajanta-New Dimensions at Shudra Cultural Institute, Bengaluru.

Sir is a proud recipient of the following awards and honors. To name a few -
Sri Sushmeendra Teerth Award, awarded in 2010 by Mantralayam Shree Raghavendra Mutt, for
contribution in the field of Arts and Culture.
Chalukya Samman, awarded in 2014 by Bagalkot District Administration for contribution in the
field of Badami Chalukya Art and Architecture.

We delightfully welcome you Sir.

Key Note Speaker

Mr. Amit Kalla

A Poet and Painter

Mr. Amit Kalla was born on 7th February 1980 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Sir did his Masters in Art and Aesthetics from Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi and studied Art History from the National
Museum Institute specializing in ancient Indian Art (Iconography).
Sir observes children response on art mediums, while working as a
freelance artist and writer. The first collection of Mr. Amit Kalla’s
poems Hone Na Hone Se Pare was awarded the prestigious

Jyanpeeth’s Young Poet Award, a national award for emerging poets. Sir has since published 4
collections including Shabd Shabd Visarjan, Rit - Anrit and One Death God, all of which have been
critically acclaimed.
Sir has participated in 14 one man shows and more than 60 group shows along with Art Singapore, OZ
Asia Festival Australia, International Writers' Meet UAE. His poems and drawings are widely
published in many contemporary Indian literary journals and magazines including Naya Gyanoday,
Kritya, Vagarth, Ravivar, Parikatha, Purvagraha 'ka' Kala Vaichariki, Doaaba, Samkalin Bhartiya,
Kavita Kosh, Navya, Akhar Kalash. Sir has been one of the Assistant Coordinators of the Kritya
International Poetry Festival Kritya since 2008 and has been deeply engaged in various art and
literary promotional programs through the Ramta Drig Collective - a movement inclined towards
social change through creativity, which he initiated in 2010. Sir is also one of the Coordinators of
Jaipur Art Summit.
The strength of his work is that it represents an Indian artist’s quest for an indigenous tenor rather
than a superficial inventory of native motifs. There is nothing about his work which relies on a static
Indian identity. In the context of the New India with its glamour and explosive economics, Sir is
searching for a new representation of the innermost dramas of his culture while maintaining
universality and individuality.
Sir has to his credit a number of awards and recognitions. To name a few -

Bhartiya Jyanpith Navlekhan Puraskar for Poetry Collection (Hone Na Hone Se Pare).
Satya Shanti Samman.
Maru Parampara Puraskar.
Prakriti Samman, Jamshedpur.
Srajan Samman, International Art & Poetry festival, Dubai.
Vani Samagam Samman, Rajasthan Kabir Yatra.
Prafulla Dhanukar, Kalaanand, Jaipur City, Award.
Certificate of Achievements, Group of Art Vision.
Rachna Samman, JFJS, Jodhpur.
Joiner Research Fellowship, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
An amiable welcome full of gratitude is yours.

Key Note Speaker

Professor Bulbul Chaudhary

Dean ~Admissions & International Collaborations

Prof. Bulbul Chaudhary is a design academician with over 22 years
of experience in higher education. A science graduate and a
university rank holder from Delhi University, she went on to be the
all-round topper at NIFT, New Delhi.
Prof. Bulbul has handled accounts of leading apparel brands
including GAP, DKNY, CK, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren to name a
few.

Maám has been associated as Faculty, Department Head, External Examiner and National Head for
some of the country's leading design schools including NIFT, DSK, Wigan and Leigh, Pearl Academy,
Army Institute of Fashion, Amity etc. Maám is currently associated with ISDI in the capacity of
Dean - Admissions and International Collaborations.

Maám has counselled and taught over 25K design aspirants. Maám enjoys gardening and travelling.
A third generation educationist, Maám possesses a diverse yet distinctive academic record.
Moreover belonging to an Armed Services family, Maám has spent all her schooling days moving
from one topography or climate in the country to another.

A graduation in Science and a formal training in Design has resulted in a unique predisposition that
is evident when Maám makes succinct observations among learners and colleagues alike.

In the current leadership role, Ma'am's position as Dean of an entrepreneurship led design school,
demands quick and innovative decisions in the day which Maám dispenses with ease.

A natural decision to revisit the very idea of education has led her to find its essence.

Looking out in nature, responding to stimuli, articulating without fetter, or engaging in collective
reflection means more to her than before.

Working with the very young and the very old appears to her as the need of the hour, as interaction
with either lends holism to learning.

Here's a hearty welcome, to you Maám, big and warm enough to say we are thrilled to have you on board
with us.

Precious Jury

Jaskanwal Jit Kaur

Member Central Lalithakala Academy, New Delhi

A talented passionate and hardworking artist who has a long track
record of creating original pieces of artwork through the variety of
mediums, Maám believes that she can work with a variety of
materials like sandpaper, crumpled papers, pins, bandage, old X ray
sheets, twigs etc. which people think are of no use or are a wastage. In
other words “Unleashing the forces within”.

Maám holds a Five year Degree/Diploma in Drawing and Painting from College of Arts, Chandigarh
and has to her credit a Two year advanced research in 'Graphics' print making on Fellowship from
Ministry of Education Govt. of India, New Delhi, under the guidance of Eminent Artist Prof. Jag
Mohan Chopra.
Maám proudly holds the distinction of being -

Member of National Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
Founder Member of the “We Group Chandigarh”.
Member Sanskar Bharti Mohali Unit and Sadofa.
Maám has been a part of numerous Solo and Group Exhibitions organised all over India including the
prestigious National Lalit Kala Academy Exhibition, New Delhi. Maám holds the honor of having
participated in a number of workshops with French, Swedish and Scandinavian artists.
Maám has to her credit the following awards and honors. To name a few -
2nd Award in Photography 2015 given by Arts Scape.
Award in Photography (Best Creative Women) given by Sh. Kaptan Singh Salonki, Governor of
Punjab & Haryana.
Award of Honor given by Chairperson, Punjab Art Council & We Group (A Group of Indian
Contemporary Women Artist), Chandigarh.
Kala Vibhuti Samaan by Sanskar Bharti, in 2013.
Commendation by St Vivekananda Millennium School, Pinjore.
Award in Drawing IAFA, Amritsar, 1995 and Award in Drawing P.L.K.A, Chandigarh, 1994.
AIFACS, New Delhi,1982 and Award in Drawing IAFA, Amritsar, 1981.
Award in Graphic Chd. L.K.A., Chandigarh, 1981 and Award in Painting P.L.K.A 1980.
Award in Graphic IAFA, Amritsar 1979 and Award in Painting P.L.K.A, Chandigarh 1979
Honored by APJ College Jalandhar on International Women's Day for the contribution as an
Artist to the Society.
Honored by Rabindranath Tagore University, by Rotary Club, Chandigarh and by INTACH on
International Women's Day in 2012.
Bhartiya Kala Samman Award by IAF Mumbai and Rastriya Swasti Samman on 24th
International Kalaparv 2019.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gopalan

Professional Artist

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gopalan was born in Pathanamthitta, Kerala,
India. Sir is a professional artist based in Kerala, India. His
educational qualifications include Graduation in Painting,
Government RRCFA, Mavelikara, Kerala and Post Graduation in
Graphic Art (MFA), from Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University,
Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India.

Sir has been an integral part of numerous Solo and Group Exhibitions. To name a few -
Tales under the Monsoon Clouds at Dravidian Art Gallery, Fort Kochi, India.
Accidentally on Purpose at Kashi Art Gallery, Kochi, India.
Exhibition of Lithographs at Kashi Art Café, Kochi, India.
‘Lokame Tharavadu’ Curated by Bosekrishnamachari, Alappuzha, Kerala.
Kerala Lalithakala Academy State Exhibition, DH Gallery, Kochi.
SHOW CHAUD UN at Indo-French Contemporary Art Space, Cochin.
59th National Exhibition of Art by National Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi.
Under One Sky-2 Inter National Exhibition at Kottayam, Kerala.
Monsoon Art International Exhibition at MNF, Kochi.
JAIVAM, Group Exhibition, MG University, Kottayam, Kerala.
Elements Triva Presents at Alliance Francaise Art Gallery, Trivandrum.
Under One Sky Group Exhibition at DB Hall, Kochi.

Sir has participated in a number of camps. To name a few -
National Painting Camp at Ponmudii by K L K Akademi.
Prayanam-Painting camp at Poomala by KLK Akademi.
Adoor Painting Camp by KLK Akademi.
Sangamam at RRCFA, Mavelikara by KLK Akademi.
National Lithography Camp at Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal.
National Lithography Camp, Garhi, New Delhi organized by Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre,
New Delhi.

Sir has to his credit the following awards and honors. To name a few -
Jackson Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc. Grant, New York.
State Award by the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Thrissur, India.
All India Fine Arts & Craft Society Award, New Delhi, India.
Honorable Mention, Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi, Thrissur.
Special Mention Award by Kerala Lalitha Academy, Thrissur.
Raja Ravi Varma Honorable Mention (Raja Ravi Varma Cultural Society, Kilimanoor).

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. Vichar B. N.

Art Director at Technicolor, Bengaluru

Mr. Vichar B. N. Skilled and experienced 3D professional with 15+
years of combined experience in Production and Gaming. Sir has an
additional knowledge, including 10+ years in traditional art, clay
sculpting, stone, metal, painting, illustration, landscape gardening,
restoration, installation art and intermediate knowledge on various
special effects make-up.

Sir was a part of creating the syllabus for digital art for Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP) and
University Of Mysore.
Sir has also been a part of “Association of Bangalore Animation Industry” (ABAI) as EC Member.
His educational qualifications include Master of Fine Arts from Chamarajendra Academy of Visual
Arts, Mysuru and Bachelor of Fine Arts Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysuru.
Sir is presently working as an Art Director at Technicolor, Bengaluru. Sir has earlier worked as a
Personal Sculpture for Late Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, Maharaja of Mysore.
Sir has been an integral part of numerous publications and interviews. To name a few -

Sculpting a magical boy in ZBrush,3 - D total.
Low relief portrait sculpting in ZBrush: Diego Maradona, 3 - D total.
Storytelling through Sculpture, 3 - D total.
Sir has been a part of many workshops and seminars. To name a few -
Connected Ink 2021 : Event organized by Wacom Global.
Z Brush Summit 2021 : Event organized by Pixologic.
SIGGRAPH S3 2021 : Event organized by SIGGRAPH S3.
Sir has to his credit a number of awards. To name a few -
Runner-up in Staff Picks Contest.
3D Total Excellence Award (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 , 2015 and 2014).
CG-Society Featured Award.
Excellence Leadership Award, from Technicolor].
ZBrush Sculpt Off.
3rd place in ZBrush Summit Sculpt Off.
3DTotal Gallery Award.
3D Creature Planets Award.
Character FORGE 3D Award.
Character FORGE 3D Award.
Karnataka Lalithakala Academy Award, Karnataka Lalithakala Academy, Mysore Dasara
Exhibition.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. Vinod Patel

Member, The Bombay Art Society

Mr. Vinod Patel was born on 2nd July 1967 in Anandpura, Gujarat. Sir
currently resides in Ahmedabad. His educational qualifications
include Fine Arts Diploma in Painting from P. G. Sheth C. N. College of
Fine Arts, Ahmedabad. Sir is also a member of The Bombay Art
Society, The Artist "Center-Bombay, The Art Society of India, Bombay
and Gujarat Visual Artist Association, Ahmedabad.

Sir has been an integral part of many workshops and shows. To name a few -
1st Largest Art Expo Golden Hall, Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad.
Art E Fair Rajpath Club, Silver Hall, Ahmedabad.
Solo Exhibitions at Karavati Art Gallery and Contemporary Art Gallery Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Lalit Kala Akademi and Gujarat Visual Artist Association, Jehangir Art Gallery, Bombay.
Udaan-1 Group Show Satya Art Gallery and International Art Fair C. N. College of Fine Arts,
Ahmedabad.
Artz Fine Art Gallery, New Delhi.

Sir is a proud recipient of the following awards and recognitions. To name a few -
The Doon Valley Public School, Deoband- Muzaffarnagar, Sanskar Bharti Art Award Dewghad-
dewair Rajasthan and MTTP At Nirma University Honour Awarded, Ahmedabad.
Eastern Foundation of Art National Award, Odisha, Mudra Art Foundation Award, Jehangir Art
Gallery Mumbai and AIFC All India Drawing Competition National Award, New Delhi.
Navneet Publications Certificate of Honour, Mumbai, Gujarat State Lalitkala Art Akademi,
Ahmedabad and All India Annual Art Exhibition, Bombay Art Society, Bombay.
Knikaria Carnival Bal-Utsav Award, Ahmedabad, All India Annual Art Exhibition Bombay Art
Society, Bombay and South Central Zone Cultural National Award Centre Nagpur.
Balasore Art & Crafts College National Award, Orissa, CAA Art Academy, Annual Honour Award,
New Delhi and Agnipath All India Art Competition, Honour Award, New Delhi.
All India Camel Colour Contest Certificate Award, Mumbai, Gujarat Visual Artist Association,
Honour Award Ahmedabad and Kala Sarthi Art Foundation-Best Teacher Award, Ahmedabad.
The Art Society of India National Award, Bombay, Gujarat Rajay Karm Yogi Talema Award,
Ahmedabad and Pullaiah Kala Nilayam, Honorable Award Andhra Pradesh.
Navneet Publications Certificate of Honour Awarded, Ahmedabad, All India Art Teacher Camel
Contest Certificate Award and AIFC-Gift Award, Honour Award, New Delhi.
Artist Forum Best Teacher Award, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Forest Department Wall Painting
Award Ahmedabad and Ashait Sahitya Subha, Theater Workshop Award, Ahmedabad.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. Jayanta Khan

Former Creative Head, INFAC

Mr. Jayanta Khan is a full time Painter and has worked for
Santoshpur Agantuk, who are working for deaf, autistic, blind, old
age homes and other people. He was also Former Creative Head of
Arts and Visual Art In-charge of Indian National Forum of Art and
Culture ( INFAC ).

His educational qualifications include -
2 yrs Applied Art Course From Swar- Sangam at Birla Academy Art & Culture.
3 yrs Diploma from Indian Society of Oriental Art.
Art Appreciation Course from State CharuKala Parishad, Govt. of West Bengal.
Learned Oil Painting for 5yrs under an Eminent Artist.
3 months Course of Ceramics from SISI Govt. of India.
59th Fresco-Painting Summer Training Camp from Banasthali University, Rajasthan.

Sir has been an integral part of innumerable Solo and Group Shows. To name a few -
Standard Chartered Grindley’s Bank Gallery and N.S.C.Bose Air Port Gallery, Kolkata.
Sreejani Sponsored by K.C.DAS Pvt. Ltd.
An Exhibition Of Paintings (nature & environment) at Gaganendra Pradarshashala, K.I.C.
An Exhibition Of Paintings At Bangladesh Gallery, Bangladesh Deputy High Commission For
Bangladesh, Kolkata.

Sir has to his credit numerous awards and recognitions. To name a few -
Excellence Award Certificate from Domus Art Gallery Art Gallery Show, Kolkata.
A Special Mention Award from Art Maestro by World Wide Art Movement, Kochi, Kerala.
A Platinum Certificate from My Favorite Naive Art Online Contest, Ontario.
A Certificate of Artist Residency Programme “India Art Month”, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
A Certificate from Dhauli College of Arts, Dhauli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
A Certificate from EFAC, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
A Certificate from Terracotta Workshop, by Poramatir Kormoshala at Asiatic Society, Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
Certificate from Terracotta Master Class, presented by IGA Galleria Pune at Garai Studio,
Kolkata, India.
Awarded by Shorong Art Group Bangladesh presented 3rd International and National Award
Exhibition and Art Camp at J.D.A Perera Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
A Certificate by Shorong Art Group Bangladesh presented 3rd International and National Award
Exhibition and Art Camp at Shilpa Kala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Bhavna Khajuria Basumatary

Vice Principal (Campus), Visva Bharati University

Maám Bhavna is the Vice Principal (Campus) and Assistant Professor
Department of Design, at the Visva Bharati University,
Shantiniketan, West Bengal. Maám is currently pursuing her PhD
from Visva Bharati University. Maám joined the Visva Bharati
University, Shantiniketan, as Assistant Professor. Maám has also
worked as a Craft Teacher at Mayo College Girls' School, Ajmer.

Her educational qualifications include -
Bachelor in Fine Arts, Sculpture from Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West Bengal.
Masters in Fine Arts, Ceramic Design from Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West
Bengal.

Maám has been an integral part of innumerable Exhibitions, Seminars and Workshops. To name a few -
'The Continuous Stream’, Kala Bhavana Connect-3d Virtual Exhibition by Hyderabad Literary
Festival.
‘After the Masters: Breaking Step-Walking with’, an on-line group show by Emami Art, Kolkata.
'Remembering Dinkar Kowshik’, a group show at Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata.
Invited participant at a group show at Meghalaya Art Festival, Shillong.
Group show at Nandan Art Gallery, Shantiniketan.
Participated in national webinar “Towards a gender-just society challenges and opportunities”
organized by Internal Complaints Committee, Durgapur Government College.
Attended International Web Symposium “International Media and Covid 19: Challenges for
Journalists and Educators” organized by Institute for International Journalism, Ohio University,
USA.
Participated in International Webinar “Approaches to Critical and Creative Writing: The How and
Why” organized by Sipajhar College, Assam.
Invited Resource Person for Paper Presentation in national webinar on : “Healing Power of Arts”
organized by the Department of English, Sophia Girls’ College, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Participated in Seminar & Lecture Demonstration on ‘Journey with clay’, Kala Bhavana, Visva-
Bharati, Shantiniketan.
Joint Convenor, Ceramics Workshop, by P R Daroz and Deepali Daroz, Department of Design,
Kala Bhavana, Visva- Bharati, Shantiniketan.
Participated in Raku Workshop at Kala Bhavana, Visva- Bharati, Shantiniketan.
Participated in Painting Workshop and talk by Prabhakar Kolte, Kala Bhavana, Visva- Bharati,
Shantiniketan.
Participated in a workshop by Prof. Laxman Goud, Kala Bhavana, Visva- Bharati, Shantiniketan.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. V. G. Venugopal

Painter and Print - Maker

Mr. V.G.Venugopal has worked as an artist for Acropetal Animedia
Limited, a 2D animation company in Bangalore during 2001-02. Sir
has contributed illustration works for English Centre, Deccan Herald
Group, Khushi Media, many publications and advertising agencies.
Sir was a Visiting Faculty for Art at SBMJC, Centre for Visual Arts,
TAKSHAA - Academy for the Artist, Faculty of Visual Arts at the

Oxford School of Architecture, R. R. School of Architecture, Acharya School of Design and Gopalan
School of Architecture & Planning, Bangalore. At present Sir is living and practicing in Bangalore.
His educational qualifications include -

MFA in Printmaking from Chitrakala Institute of Advanced Studies, Karnataka.
BFA in Painting (with Gold Medal) from Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA),
University of Mysore.
Sir has been an integral part of innumerable Solo and Group Shows. To name a few -
Hastakshar Art Gallery, The Westin, Pune and Factual Fictions, Gallery Veda, Chennai.
'Print Out Times - 2022' Taoyuan International Print Exhibition, Taiwan.
'Transit - Where do we go from here', curated by Lina Vincent for APRE Art House, New Delhi.
'Uncertainty', Exhibition of Wood-cut Prints, Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore.
'Drawing Show', Gallery Sumukha, Bangalore.
'Journey-II', Art Houz Bangalore and 'Nature', Gallery Veda, Chennai.
Sir has to his credit the following awards and recognitions. To name a few -
Pandemic as Portal' Artist Grant.
Inspiration from Isolation, New York Art Competitions.
'Magmart VII' Video Art Festival, Naples, Italy.
Camel Art Foundation Award, 12th Southern Region Exhibition Printmaking Fellowship,
Karnataka Lalithkala Academy, Bangalore.
H K. Kejriwal Young Artist Award, Bangalore.
National Scholarship, Department of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi.
67th All India Exhibition, IAFA, Amritsar
National Lalit Kala Academy Scholarship, New Delhi, Karnataka Lalithkala Academy Award,
ABVP Award, Bangalore and Shreshta Art Resources Special Award, Millennium Exhibition,
Bangalore.
Mysore Dasara Award, Award Exposition. Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore and CKP Scholarship,
Bangalore.
K K Hebbar Art Foundation Gold Medal in BFA from University of Mysore.

Heartiest Welcome

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Mr. Ashish Ghosh

International Sculptor

Mr. Ashish Ghosh belongs to West Bengal. His educational
qualifications include an M.V.A (Sculpture) from Visva Bharati, a
B.F.A (Hons.) (Sculpture) from Visva Bharati and a Diploma in Wood
Work from Visva Bharati. Sir has worked as a Lecturer in College of
Art and Design, Burdwan University and is an Assistant Professor at
Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West Bengal.

Sir has been an integral part of many Exhibitions, Solo and Group Shows. To name a few -
Ceramic-Sculpture at Nandan Art Gallery, Shantiniketan.
A performance “VODOO-GANY” , Austria - Catalogue.
Art Forest-2 (The Floating world) An International Exhibition in Forest, Austria – Catalogue.
Exhibition at Diekleine Gallery , Wien, Austria.
International Exhibition, by Yugoslavia, Austria Society and German Embassy.
International Sculpture Symposium, Europos Parkas, Lithuania.
Work “Splendour” admitted in 53rd Concorso internazionale Delle Ceramic d’ Arte
Contemporanea, Italy.
Lonely Planet – An permanent installation for exhibition at “Art in Landscape”- at Austria.

Sir has to his credit the following awards and recognitions . To name a few -
Merit Scholarship from Visva-Bharati, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000.
National Scholarship from Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Diploma of Outstanding Award in Beijing Olympic Park City Sculpture Design Competition
organized by Beijing municipal commission of urban planning , Beijing municipal cultural bureau
and Cultural and ceremonies department of Beijing organizing committee for the games of the
XXIX Olympiad –2008.
Awarded Artist of the year 2004, B.D.Bangur Endowment “Nirman Award, Art in Excellency”,
India.
Art India, INDIAN HABITAT CENTRE PROMISING ARTIST AWARD FOR THE YEAR 2008.
Hafele Inspirational Icon Awards.
Hafele 3rd Architectural Design Competition & Award, Kolkata.
Received “Golden Artist of the Year 2020", INFES 2020, Guwahati University .
Awardee for India Iconic Education Awards, the Coveted Education Award Ceremony, Virtual
Award Ceremony on 14th March 2021 Delhi.
Awardee for Sat Icon award 2021 by Suman Art Theatres a Cultural and Event Organization at
Birla planetarium, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Dr. Neerja Chandna Peters

Painter & Founder : Duende the Studio

Dr. Neerja Chandna Peters though trained to be a physician, found
her passion in art, about twelve years ago. Maám continued
practicing both Medicine and Art together until 2019, when she
decided to pursue art full time. So maám took premature retirement
from her job as a physician in Central Government Health Services to
begin her journey in art.

Art became a passion as maám found her language in spiritual expression through abstract geometry.
Maám has been an integral part of innumerable Solo and Group Shows.
Maám has to her credit numerous awards and recognitions. To name a few -

The 3rd Prize Winner in the 1st International Painting Biennale “New Transformations”,
International Association of Visual, Performing and other Arts.
Wallace Hartley WAD Award on World Art Day 2020 from International Association of Art, IAA
India (official partner of UNESCO).
Critics Choice Award by World University of Design, Bharat Nirman Artist of the Year Award at
12th Asiad Literature Festival, New Delhi, Award winner in Acrylic Medium Category of
International Online Contest - Jumbish Love Art Contest.
Appreciation Award in Vighnaharta Contest by Kalaakar Foundation, New Delhi and KCP
International Golden Award in 30th International Art Competition, Amalapuram.
Bronze Award from Shankar Art Foundation, Award for being one among the Best Four in Virtual
Residency Mental Health Virtual Program, selected in the list of ‘The 15 Top - Most Talented
Artists’ of the Exhibition ‘The 1st International Virtual Art Exhibition 2020’ by Zobra - The Art
Village, Bangladesh.
Award Winner in We Group Chandigarh’s 19th Annual Exhibition at Government Museum of Art
and Gallery Chandigarh, Poompakornnrtamit Award Winner in Art Pilgrimage 2021, selected
among Top Ten Artists in Artbook - The Platform, Germany’s Online Exhibition.
Bronze Award in Dhyanam the Meditation, International Online Painting Competition 2021.
Selected among Eight International Artists to win a free Art Camp in Kocaeli, Turkey, Art for
Future Exhibition and Symposium at Museum of Yelkencioğlu Mansion Kandira, Turkey.
Special Mention by Jury in Art Heals International Online Exhibition.
Bronze Award for "Future Star Artist 7th National Online Art Exhibition and Competition" by
Manikarnika Art Gallery.
Third Prize in the 2nd International Online Miniature Art Contest - Women, IOMAC Globe Art,
Bangladesh.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. Jai Ranjit

Associate Director : ISDI School of Design & Innovation

Mr. Jai Ranjit is the Associate Director of Student Experience &
Faculty, First Year Studies at ISDI School of Design & Innovation.
A self-taught artist with a practice spanning 15 years with a career in
Art and Design Education for the last 13 years, Mr. Jai is a Painter,
Printmaker, Photographer, Writer and an Experienced Designer with
a speciality in workshops.
With 20+ solo and group shows in Mumbai, Delhi, Indore, Bangalore and Baroda, Mr. Jai has recently
exhibited his work in the USA for the first time.
Now the Co-founder of Fluxus Chapel, an art, library and activity space in Mumbai, Sir continues his
journey of bringing art to the people in new ways.
Also Mr. Jai Ranjit was recently awarded the honor of Outstanding Leadership in Education at the
Education 2.0 Conference in Dubai in March 2022 for his long standing contributions to the fields of
art and design education.

Mr. Mon Pal

Writer, Director, Editor and Script Advisor

Hailing from the prestigious Satyajit Ray Film School, Mr. Mon Pal
has channeled his passions into Filmmaking. Sir is a Writer, Director,
Editor and Script Advisor for Digital Clay Animation Studios, Mumbai.
Sir teaches Scriptwriting, Film Production and Editing at reputed
media institutions including ATLAS School of Film and Animation,
JBCN International and St. Paul's Institute of Communication and
Education. Sir has also mentored and conducted workshops for Lilavatibai Podar High School and
Writer’s Unplugged. He was one of the Master Mentors for Season 2 of ‘Bhor ke Samvad’ by Kalaa
Kabab aur Kisee. His films have been screened in IIIFF Spain, MIFF, Kolkata People's Film Festival,
KIFF, MAMI and his documentary was selected for CILECT.
He was a finalist for Cinerise 2016 Script Lab and awarded the Best Young Film Critic at the 13th
Mumbai Film Festival. Other than that, we often find him discussing energetically as game design and
storytelling.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. Rupesh A N

Art Tutor, Resource Person, Artist & Photographer

Mr. Rupesh A N under the brand name “Artizen” has been operating
two art centers, one in his residing village called Maragodu, and
another art centre in a nearby town. Sir has helped more than 150
students from all age groups to learn art and also to improve their
skills. Considering his skills and talent, Kodagu district’s well-known
educational institute Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kodagu Vidayalya, has

appointed him as their resource person for Art and Graphic Design teaching. Sir is proficient in Water
Colours, Acrylics and Oil Paintings. Sir has a preference for landscapes and life around where he lives
and works. Sir enjoys scribbling instant portraits in pen/pencil/charcoal mediums. Sir also has a 20+
years of experience in Communication Design, Corporate Identity Programs, Packaging Design, print
Collateral, Advertising and Web Design.
His educational qualifications include -

Bachelor of Fine arts (BFA) – specialized in Applied Art with Photography & Photo Journalism as
subsidiary subject with excellent skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PageMaker, Corel
Draw, Dreamweaver, experienced in HTML5, strong troubleshooting skills and comfortable
working on Windows OS.
Sir has held exhibitions, workshops and have taught drawing and painting to kids. Art has brought him
awards, but most of all, it has given him a great deal of joy. To name a few -
Participant: ‘Adipaya’ – The foundation ; a Group Show at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP).
Art Camp Director- Karnataka Lalitha Kala Academy’s SC-ST state-level water colour landscape
camp, Madikeri.
Felicitation at Lions Club, Siddpur, Kodagu and Kodagu district Kannada Sahitya Sammelana.
Felicitation at Federation of Kodava Samaja for creating Logo of Mukkatira Hockey festival.
Solo show of Paintings at Kodava Sahitya Academy’s Programme “Bolli Namme”, Gonikoppa.
Felicitation by ‘Chithaara’ TV Channel at Dasara Chithaara Programme.
Felicitation at Madikeri Taluk, Kannada Sahitya Sammelana.
The water colour painting “Pathukutti-the Fish Seller” was exhibited at Fabriano In water colour,
Italy. The postal department has released a special envelope commemorating this achievement.
In 1997, a colour portrait of a sage, done with colour ball point pens won an award at the Mysore
Dasara Art exhibition.
Group show at GPIER, Dasara Rangotsava 1998, at Kalamandira, Mysore.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Maushmi Ganguly

Artist (Painting)

Maám Maushmi Ganguly is a Mumbai based Artist. Maám believes
that every person has his or her own way of expression which has a
unique story by itself. Maám attempts to capture the charming and
confident moments of the visually challenged persons. Maám has
tried to combine both the views. Having lack of vision could be a
problem in everyone which is either symbolic or practical.

Maám believes that as a normal man with no challenged senses we can only partially predict the
uncertainty and cannot visualize the fact of being visually challenged.
Her educational qualifications include -

B.F.A. (Painting) from Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
M.F.A. (Graphics) from Kala Bhawan Shantiniketan, West Bengal.
Maám has to her credit successful conduction of many Solo and Po10tial Shows. To name a few -
Bi – Scope Joint Exhibition at Hirji Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
Concept & Texture : An Exhibition of Painting at Karnataka C K P Gallery, Bengaluru.
Concept & Texture : An Exhibition of Painting at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
Mafia Delhi 5’6 Hours at Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
Po10tial Contemporary Artists at Art Gate Gallery, Mumbai.
‘Black & Whit…Most Colorful’ at Artist Centre, Mumbai.
Maám has been an integral part of many Exhibitions. To name a few -
Made in Mind Series II, Gallery MCube, Nepal.
Biennial Art Yanjiao, Gallery MCube, Nepal.
LOC (Line of Control) Curated by Johny M L, Birla Academy of Art & Culture.
Narrative Movements in Gallery at Pondicherry.
Wet Canvas : a Group Show of Eleven Artist in Point of View Art Gallery, Mumbai.
47th National Exhibition of Art, New Delhi.
112 Annual All India Art Exhibition, The Bombay Art Society.
75th AIFACS, Art Exhibition Mumbai.
Maám has to her credit many residencies / grants and fellowships. To name a few -
National Scholarship from H.R.D, New Delhi.
Merit Scholarship from Faculty of Visual Arts, B.H.U, Varanasi.
Maám has to her credit many awards and accolades. To name a few -
Merit Certificate from “Avantika”, New Delhi.
1st Award in Print Making, Annual Art Exhibition, B.H.U. Varanasi.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. Suresh K. Nair

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Visual Arts,
Banaras Hindu University & Mural Artist

Mr. Suresh K Nair was born in Kerala, India. Sir has studied from
Institute of Mural Painting, Guruvayur, Film and Television Institute
of India, Pune and Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan and is an
alumna of Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, US.
As a Muralist sir has acquired a major presence in art spaces both in
India and abroad for his Public Art Projects.

Sir has exhibited his works both in Indian Cities and Foreign Cities. Sir has travelled to UAE, UK, USA,
Nepal, Bangladesh for his art research and exhibitions.
Sir has been awarded the Kerala Lalithkala Akademi Award (2005) by the Government of Kerala,
Elizabeth Green Shield Scholarship, Canada (1997), Fulbright Fellowship (2005- 06) and Earth Day
Network Award (2015 and 2018) by Washington Lions Club International along with various Arts
Exchange Programme and Research Projects.
Sir has participated in and organised a number of events. To name a few -

Music based drawing performance at TEDx IIT, Banaras Hindu University on the theme of “Order
and Chaos”.
Carnival of Creativity (CEC) at the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya.
Kabira Festival in Varanasi and "OVNI International Art Project- Mural Urbano".
Performance with Portugal Musician Joana Rodrigues at Caldas de Rainha at Portugal.
Major Festivals like Banaras Uthsav, Kabira Festival, Jaipur Literary Festival, Jaipur Kala Chapel,
Druv Festival, Barbil Art Project and recently in Hyderabad Literary Festival.
Sir has also curated the following Art Camps and Art Shows -
For the CRACK Trust International Art Camps, Bangladesh.
“Desh Paradesh“ and a show “Revival” for the Kerala Flood relief funds in Varanasi.
“Wonder that was India” at the Tyler School of Art Gallery, Temple University, Philadelphia.
Over 25 exhibitions for the Indian and international students, Visiting Artists at the Faculty of
Visual Arts Gallery, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Students Biennale by the Kochi Muzriz Biennale.
Sir has specialized in both Indian and Western Mural Techniques and has executed Monumental
Mural in public and private spaces in India and abroad. Sir got interested in Calligraphy Traditions of
Chinese, Japanese, Islamic and Indian and did some experimentation in the same. Through his art Sir
has addressed significant social issues like Environment, Plastic Pollution, World Peace, Partition and
Migration. Sir has contributed to cleanliness drive through artistic means.
Sir is also a member of INTACH and other cultural organisations and is currently teaching Visual Art
in the Department of Painting, Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Mr. Ram Pratap Verma

Former Secretary, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi

Mr. Ram Pratap Verma was born and brought up in Bhiwani,
Haryana. His educational qualifications include BFA in Applied Art
from Government College of Art, Chandigarh. Sir has held many
prestigious positions like Secretary, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi,
(2015-2017), Member, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi (2000) and
Member, Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi (2002, 2003).

Sir has been an integral part of numerous Solo and Group Shows. To name a few -
Solo Show of Paintings at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi.
Solo show of drawing by Alliance France, Chandigarh.
Solo Show of Paintings at Nehru Centre, Mumbai.
Group Show at Nehru Centre, London.
Group Show by Arts Aroma at Hyderabad.

Sir has to his credit many awards, recognitions and accolades. To name a few -
AIFACS Award in 86th Annual Art Exhibition, New Delhi (2013).
HIFA Award (2009)
Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, State Institute of Education.
Rose Festival.
Merit Certificate by Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi.
Chandigarh Administration on 26th Jan 1984 Department of ITI Haryana, Ambala, Haryana.
Traffic Police (1985, 1983)

Sir has overseen successful conduction and has been a part of many camps. To name a few -
National Camp by QCI, New Delhi.
National Camp (Virtual) on Jallianwala Bagh by National Lalit Kala Akademi Delhi.
Chandigarh Lalit kala Akademi.
National Camp, by National Lalit Kala Akademi at Banaras Hindu University, Banaras.
National Camp by NZCC 2014 Ratanavali by Kurukshetra University.
Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi.
87th All India Art Exhibition by AIFACS, New Delhi.
86th All India Art Exhibition by AIFACS, New Delhi.
All India Digital Art Exhibition by AIFACS, New Delhi.
Art Camp at SVP NPA, Hyderabad.
National Camp at AIFACS, New Delhi.
International Exhibition of Photography, Rohtak 2010 7th Kochi International Triennial
Exhibition of Prints, Japan.

Heartiest Welcome

Precious Jury

Shalini Soni Mazumdar

Artist and Children's Book Illustrator

Maám paints professionally and has worked as an illustrator for
mainstream and Scholastic Children's books. In addition, maám has
undertaken commercial design assignments for various independent
clients. Maám draws inspiration from artists like Chagall, Dali and
Klimt, and illustrators like Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone,
Maurice Sendak and Quentin Blake.

Maám is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the only
professional body specifically for individuals who write, illustrate and translate for children and young
adults. Maám is a big animation movie buff, and loves watching cartoons with her son.
Her educational qualifications include -

M.A. in History of Arts, Punjab University, Chandigarh.
B.A. in Fine Arts and Painting, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur.
Maám has to her credit a number of illustrations and commercial designs. To name a few -
Illustration for picture book "Rosie Lies to Share" by Darina Decheva, self published on KDP and
IngramSPARK, USA.
Consultant Graphic Designer and Illustrator for the game "Kritika Fights the Trolls" for
civicgameslab.com, Abeer Kapoor, SMART, New Delhi.
Maám is currently working on a number of projects. To name a few -
Illustration and book design for picture book "Yoga for Kids" by Olivia Shiley, Ragged Bears
Publishing Limited, UK.
Illustration for illustrated book "Untold Stories of Krishna", Wonderhouse Publishing, New Delhi.
Maám has been and integral part of numerous Solo and Group Shows. To name a few -
Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur and Palette Art Gallery, Jodhpur
MINI PRINT GOA, in collaboration with Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa,
Panjim, Goa.
International Drawings and Graphic Prints Exhibition, Chandigarh.
Maám has to her credit numerous awards and accolades. To name a few -
Certificate of Merit, Kala Sangathi (National Level Art Competition), Hyderabad.
Certificate of Merit, H.K. Kejriwal Foundation, Bangalore.
Certificate of Merit for Traditional Painting of the Year, awarded by Rajasthan Small Industries
Corporation.

Heartiest Welcome

Hum Ek Hain: Harmony

The IPSC Visual Art Fest 2022 THE IPSC VISUAL

Harmony of Events ART FEST

Still Life : Harmony at a Standstill
Harmony in Expressionism : Portrait Drawing

Outdoor Landscape : In Harmony with Nature
Hum Ek Hain - Harmony : Digital Poster Making

PoP Relief Work : Multi - Dimensional Harmony
Harmony - Puzzling it Together : Tile Mosaic

Doodling : Harmony of Imagination
Harmony Bit by Bit : Collage Making
Cartooning : A Harmonious Reflection of Society

Harmony of Spirit : Mandala
String Art : Interwoven Harmony

Harmony in Extravagance : Face Painting & Headgear
Macramé : Harmony - Knot Together

Shaping a Harmonious World : Clay Modeling
Imagination Art : Harmony Out of the Ordinary
Budding Harmony : Flower Making

Itinerary Day 1

A Journey of Events

Opening Day

Phase - I Phase - II

Introduction of the Fest Welcome

Lighting of the Lamp Address by the Keynote Speaker

Rendition of the School Anthem Introduction of Events
Introduction of Judges
Welcome Speech Event I : Still Life
Event II : Portrait Drawing
Address by the Chief Guest
HH Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji

Declaration of the Fest - Open Phase - III
Address by the Guest of Honor
Grand Finale Welcome Back
Vote of Thanks Introduction of Judges
Break Event III : Outdoor Landscape
Event IV : Digital Poster Making
Event V : PoP Relief Work

Closing Remarks

Itinerary Day 2

A Journey of Events

Turning another Page

Phase - I Phase - II

Welcome Address Welcome Back

A Journey of Indian Art Introduction of Events

Introduction of Events Introduction of Judges

Introduction of Judges Event IX : Cartooning

Event VI : Tile Mosaic Event X : Mandala

Event VII : Doodling Event XI : String Art

Event VIII : Collage Making Closing Remarks

Address by the Keynote Speaker

Break

Itinerary Day 3

A Journey of Events

Closing Day

Welcome Address Phase - I

Report Presentation

Introduction of Events & Judges Declaration of Fest - Closed

Event XII : Face Painting & Vote of Thanks
Headgear Grand Finale
Event XIII : Macramé Closing Remarks
Event XIV : Clay Modelling

Address by the Keynote Speaker

Introduction of Events & Judges

Event XV : Imagination Art

Event XVI : Flower Making

Participating Schools

A Harmony of Teams

Army Public School, Dagshai (Himachal Pradesh)
Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani (Rajasthan)
Genesis Global School, Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
Kittur Rani Channamma Residential Sainik School for Girls, Kittur
(Karnataka)
L K Singhania Education Centre, Nagaur (Rajasthan)
Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls' School, Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Mayo College, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Mayo College Girls' School, Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Miles Bronson Residential School, Guwahati (Assam)
Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi (Delhi)
Motilal Nehru School of Sports, Rai, Sonipat (Haryana)
Pinegrove School, Dharampur, Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
Rajkumar College, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)
Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok (Sikkim)
The Assam Valley School, Balipara (Assam)

Participating Schools

A Harmony of Teams

The Daly College, Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
The Doon School, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
The Emerald Heights International School, Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad (Telangana)
The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Hyderabad (Telangana)
The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ooty (Tamil Nadu)
The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
The Mann School, Holambi (Delhi)
The Punjab Public School, Nabha (Punjab)
The Sanskaar Valley School, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
Vallabh Ashram's MGM Amin & VN Savani School, Valsad (Gujarat)
Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar (Haryana)
Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
Yadavindra Public School, Mohali (Punjab)
Yadavindra Public School, Patiala (Punjab)
Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls' Public School, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
~Host School

Hum Ek Hain: Harmony

The IPSC Visual Art Fest 2022

HERE'S TO THE ARTISTS...

Here's to the Artists
Here's to the Freaks
The ones who articulate
What the soul seeks
The writers of words

Impactful, Iconic
The painters of landscapes

Visual and sonic

The musicians, the poets THE IPSC VISUAL
The singers, designers
ART FEST
The fresh-faced new talent
The grizzled old-timers

The souls whose sole purpose Writers, exciters
is to conjure, create Performers and actors
Make Pulses quicken The fine freak flag flyers
And Pupils dilate The real-life distractors
Heart wringers, joy-bringers
The crazies whose cause Whose words become knives
is to cause jaws to drop
Decorate our days
Embellish existence Soundtrack our lives
Be the cherry on top
The weirdos whose weapons Yes, here's to the Artists
Are mics, pens, guitars Here's to the Art
The glint in the eye
Living in gutters
Looking at stars The beat in the heart.
The Never Say Nevers (Anonymous)
Carpe Diem Crew
The Beautiful Disasters
To dare is to do

Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls' Public School, Jodhpur

celebrating...

...glorious years of excellence

和tuned for ... ART NOV

stay (Wa)
(Harmony of Art by Young Artists)

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