Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 10: The ‘Rang-e-Chinar’ National Art Workshop continued its vibrant journey at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar, where artists from across India engaged with students in a dynamic session of live painting, exhibition, and creative dialogue.
The programme was organised by the Master Sansar Chand Baru Memorial Charitable Trust (MSCBMC) in association with Petronet LNG Limited, Government of India.
Professor Monika Gupta, Director of NIFT Srinagar, lauded the initiative and said, “Hosting ‘Rang-e-Chinar’ at NIFT Srinagar enriches our creative ecosystem. It offers students an invaluable opportunity to experience the convergence of design, art, and innovation. Such initiatives inspire imagination and nurture cultural consciousness – essential for shaping holistic creative minds.”
Anuradha Rishi, President of the MSCBMC Trust, expressed her gratitude to NIFT Srinagar for its support and reaffirmed the Trust’s mission to promote art and preserve the legacy of Master Sansar Chand Baru, the last exponent of Pahari miniature art. Rishi strongly advocated for introducing structured art education in Jammu & Kashmir, stating, “Art is not a luxury; it is a necessity for emotional, cultural, and intellectual development. We urge policymakers to include art education formally within the academic framework so that every child in J&K can experience the power of creativity.”
SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Poswal, had earlier praised the Trust’s sustained efforts in channelising youth energy through creative and constructive initiatives, describing such programmes as vital for promoting positivity and community engagement among young people.
The event brought together eminent artists – Taslima Sona (Rajasthan), Dr Rakhi Kumar (Delhi), Dr Priti Samyukta (Hyderabad), Supriya Amber (Madhya Pradesh), Debashish Dutta (Gujarat), Sharmila Sharma (Delhi), Deepu Kumar (Bihar), Kishan Kappari (Hyderabad), Apurba Karati (West Bengal), A K Douglas (Bengaluru) and Javid Iqbal (Sopore, J&K) – who conducted live painting demonstrations and engaged with students and faculty members. Their artworks reflected India’s cultural diversity and showcased how creativity bridges heritage with modern expression.
The day concluded with an interactive exchange of ideas between artists and students, celebrating art as a universal language of expression, empathy, and learning.
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