A gaggle artwork exhibition that includes printmaking and sculpture by college students of the Faculty of Arts and Crafts, College of Arts, Lucknow College, opened on the Kala Srot Artwork Gallery on Sunday.
Printmaking and sculpture exhibition by college students of the Faculty of Arts and Crafts, underway at Kala Srot
Conceptualised by dean-principal Ratan Kumar and curated by printmaking topic skilled Ravi Kumar Agrahari, the exhibition shows the work from each commencement and post-graduation college students.
Printmaking and sculpture exhibition by college students of the Faculty of Arts and Crafts, underway at Kala Srot
Thirty-five printmaking college students have showcased 69 items, whereas 11 sculpture college students have put up 15 masterpieces.
The scholars got a free hand in selecting their themes. “We wanted their creativity to flow, so we did not restrict them to any themes. Since all are students – ranging from bright first-year undergraduates to final-year master’s candidates – we are exposing them to the nuances of art galleries, art lovers, and potential customers. We are trying to make them market-ready and help them face challenges during their student life itself. They have come up with wonderful concepts, and printmaking and sculpture forms have been used very well,” stated Agrahari.
Printmaking and sculpture exhibition by college students of the Faculty of Arts and Crafts, underway at Kala Srot
The sculpture part consists of two terracotta works, with the rest being steel castings. In printmaking, methods equivalent to lithography, etching, dry level, and epigraphy are featured.
“Printmaking is an old form of printing, and here, the process of printing the paintings is the focus. We have also created a video on the printing process,” he added.
Printmaking and sculpture exhibition by college students of the Faculty of Arts and Crafts, underway at Kala Srot
Curator and artwork corrector Insang Track from Korea, presently visiting Lucknow, inaugurated the exhibition. Current on the occasion had been faculty officers, college students, critics, collectors, and artwork fans from the state capital. “This event marks a significant platform for young artists stepping into the professional art world. The collection reflects a diverse range of themes, techniques, and artistic approaches, demonstrating the depth of talent,” says Mansi Didwania, founding father of the artwork gallery.
The exhibition will likely be open to the general public till April 8, from 2pm to 7pm.