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themed, Transcending Boundaries .
“We encourage students to make installations or artworks based on a theme around which conversations can be had and shine a spotlight on issues that need to be addressed,” she says, adding that she thought the theme was apt since the concept of globally connections was a part of reality today.
With over 100 works of art on display, to say nothing of the workshops, sessions and stalls on the premises, every edition of the festival takes at least six months to execute.
“Over the years we have incorporated classical dance and music, cinema and photography. Next year, we hope to bring in theatre and folk art into the mix,” says Sumi.
In order to give students exposure to the world of art, retrospectives on artists Achuthan Kadallur, P
Gopinath and Yusuf Arakkal are also a part of this edition.
“We collaborated with PVR to screen a few art movies, and there is a workshop on the art of brewing coee. Apart from this, the month-long festival will have an artisanal bazaar with embroidery, pottery and ceramic works among others as well as a young artist program.
We have multi-generational families and corporate workers visiting, so there is de nitely something for everyone.”
“Whether one is a photographer, sculptor or painter, it is important to showcase their works so people would be able to see them. The more viewers they have and the more reactions they get, the more ful lling it is for them. Imagine a student seeing people taking sel es with their work — it would be such as inspiration for them.”
The White eld Art Collective has started a mentorship programme to help students, “move along the spectrum of their own self development,” says Sumi. Members of the panel include president of the Kochi Biennale Foundation Bose Krishnamachari, director of the India Art Fair Jaya Asokan and renown photographer Amit Pasricha, as well as British mixed media artist Piers Bourke.
The festival also focusses on crafting amazing things using completely natural, sustainable and renewable materials.
The Whiteeld Art Collective will go on till May 5, 2024 at VR Bengaluru. Entry free. For updates on sessions and workshops follow whiteeldartcollective on Instagram
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