The three-day event “Srijan Sadhana – Art Exhibition and Discussion”, dedicated to the art and culture of Madhya Pradesh, was grandly inaugurated at Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal. The exhibition began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and a welcome address.
On this occasion, the Chief Guest was Mr. Santosh Choubey, Chancellor of Rabindranath Tagore University and Director of Vishwa Rang. Among the distinguished guests were senior painter and critic Mr. Ashok Bhowmick (Delhi), Vice Chancellor of Scope Global Skills University Dr. Vijay Singh, Registrar of Scope Global Skills University Dr. Sitesh Kumar Sinha, Dr. Dharmendra Pare (Director, Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum), senior artist Padmashri Chandan Bhatti, Mr. Devilal Patidar, Dr. Chitra Singh (NCERT, Bhopal), and Mr. Vinay Upadhyay (Director, Tagore Visual Arts and Culture Centre, RNTU).
The event showcased a selection of outstanding paintings by more than 25 senior art teachers from Bhopal. Along with the exhibition, a catalogue and newsletter were released, and the book “Contribution of Art Teachers Working in Art Institutions of Bhopal to Indian Painting – A Study (From Beginning to 2014)” authored by Dr. Ankita Jain was also launched.
Around 70 artworks were displayed in the exhibition, presenting vivid depictions of diverse themes and styles. These included landscapes, portraits, poster color works on paper, nature canvases, acrylic on canvas, acrylic on paper, paintings based on rural life, and abstract artworks, which became the major attractions. Artists effectively used various mediums such as oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, and poster color, making the exhibition vibrant, colorful, and visually engaging.
Chief Guest Mr. Santosh Choubey remarked, “Art is not merely a medium of expression; it gives form to the soul and emotions of society. Through their creations, artists document time, culture, and human values. Events like ‘Srijan Sadhana’ not only honor the invaluable contribution of our senior art teachers but also inspire the younger generation to carry forward this creative tradition. This exhibition gives new dimensions to the Guru-Shishya (teacher-student) tradition and the depth of Indian art.”
The objective of this event was to highlight the rich tradition of art education and the Guru-Shishya parampara, while respectfully showcasing the contributions of Bhopal’s art teachers.
