BREAKING BARRIERS
A Muslim girl wearing a hijab and a boy of African origin, performing ballet together on stage is quite contrary to the popular image of what ballet is all about. In one of the paintings displayed, Nikitha Matta uses the power of imagination to bring out the value of ethnic diversity. And she isn’t alone, four standard XII students of Oakridge International School have come together to exhibit their work in the show — Artistic Avenue.
The two-day exhibition had an influx of paintings, that was enhanced with a mix of photographs and installations too.
As you walk through the gallery among the 70 works on display there are a few that will make you stop in your tracks; Meha Ray’s installation is one of them.
Titled Constructive Odyssey, this project started a couple of years ago. “I am fascinated by buildings and how each one tells a story,” says Meha. That love reflected through a futuristic 3D model of a building made out of paper.
Another student, whose love for architecture was evident through her art, was Nikitha Matta who also shot photos of miniatures of iconic buildings across the world.
“This project wasn’t easy, I travelled to each of these places, bought the miniatures and shot them. I love miniatures and I decided to it further with this show,” she explains. While Abhirami Reddy Alla’s art touched topics like space and time, Swetha Jasti’s work revolved around the fruit, pear.