Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 6: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu has unveiled a first-of-its-kind initiative, a three-day live painting workshop from today at IIM Jammu Jagti Campus by the internationally acclaimed painter Kamlesh K Gandhi, fondly known as the “Nature Man.”
The workshop was inaugurated with the first symbolic brushstroke jointly painted by Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and K K Gandhi, marking a rare confluence of art, culture, and academia on campus.
K K Gandhi emphasized that the central objective of this unique initiative is to forge a profound and meaningful connection between the students and the world of art. Through this immersive experience, students will engage directly with him in what promises to be an inspiring Painting Talent Hunt, he added.
Over the course of this three-day live workshop, participants will not only observe and interact but also learn the nuances of artistic expression, creativity, and imagination. The artworks created during this period will become part of a permanent collection, destined to grace the IIM Jammu campus and stand as a testament to the confluence of talent, vision, and learning.
Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, stated that the live workshop is much more than an artistic display; it represents a dialogue between creativity and education. He highlighted that hosting this workshop during the Institute’s 10th Year Celebrations symbolizes IIM Jammu’s commitment to holistic growth, where management education is enriched by culture, art, and the power of imagination. He shared that IIM Jammu already offers a performing art in their course module, where theatre and dance are being conducted by Padmashri Balwant Thakur, and includes a painting module to be undertaken by K K Gandhi.
The Director announced plans to organize a Basoli Art Workshop at IIM Jammu and an International Painting Consortium, a week-long creative journey featuring nationally and internationally renowned painters from across India and the globe.
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