The Workshop - Artist in Residency Concluded at AMU

ALIGARH** March 7: The Workshop, 'Artist in Residency' organized by the
Department of Fine Arts came to an end with the exhibition of art creations
of the students that they accomplished during the workshop. Prof. Jai
Jharotia keenly interacted with the participating students. While responding
to the works on display he highlighted the various technical and aesthetic
nuances of art, which a budding artist must consider before picking up the
brush. The students were delighted to receive his valuable advice about the
use of color, line, texture and composition. It was a rare moment to witness
the excitement on the faces of students for sharing their art works with the
eminent artist of India. About sixty paintings were put on display creating
quite an impressive atmosphere blooming with creativity.

Prof. Jai Jharotia insisted that in order to safeguard the talent of budding
artists the administrative bodies need to provide a proper infrastructure
according to the requirements of the Fine Art Studio activities. He also
emphasized that there is no dearth of talent in the department but a talent
goes waste if it is not shared with others for which an art gallery is
indispensable for a Fine Art institute.

Prof. Ainul Haq Khan, Dean Student's Welfare inaugurated the exhibition and
presided over the Valedictory function. Dr. Zeba Hasan, Chairman, Department
of Fine Arts congratulated the organizers and volunteers for making the
workshop a great success. She also emphasized the fact that in the recent
past India has seen an amazing upsurge in the field of Fine Arts, which
needs to be tapped for advancement of talents in this area. She expressed
hope that the University authorities will give due importance to the
development of Fine Arts as a significant dimension in the higher
educational system. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks by Prof.
Seema Javed, former ­Chairman, Dept. of Fine Art.