Graphic art captures attention
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Grapheeta '05 and Habeeba Dance Group's show were good fun.
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Suirya Kant Das' lino cut titled `Study'.
Young artists of the department of Graphic Art in B.K. College of Art put up an exhibition of prints and drawings at Jayadev Bhawan. The three-day exhibition showcased lino cut, lithography, wood cuts, ply cut, etching, mount board, print and brush and ink works. Graphic prints apart from being visually impressive are also cheap and affordable, and Graphic Art has established itself in India in the last decade.
The graphic studio in Rashtriya Lalit Kala Kendra and the Department of Graphic Art in the college have played a role in furthering the graphic movement in Orissa that was in limbo a few years back. Thirty two students put up their art work and some of the works on display were above-par in technique as well as concepts.
Manas Ranjan Das' wood cut Lost Chastity, Suirya Kant Das' lino cut Study with a face hidden behind fingers, Pritam Priyalochan's lithography Power, Trinath Mohanty's ply cut Om Namah Shivaya, Bidhu Bhushan Rout's Night City; are cases in point. Some landscapes in lino cut are quite evocative too. But in many cases the students are not able to handle the themes conceived; the erotic being the worst sufferer. Besides, the prints needed to be signed with the year written on it. That was conspicuously absent in many prints. The exhibition also had the works of Gajendra P. Sahu on display since he is the lecturer in charge of the Department of Graphic Art. While such an exhibition could go a long way in giving an exposure to the youngsters, the college could regularly take the help of the graphic studio at the regional centre of the Lalit Kala Akademi to finesse the talents of the students.
Habiba dream nite
With modern dance dominating the cultural scene of late, the number of dance schools has increased over the years. But Sarat Malia-run Habiba Dance Group is one of the oldest schools in the city and it has distinguished itself by producing many talents who have joined the entertainment industry as dancers, choreographers and actors. Sarat Malia himself has been a sought-after choreographer in Oriya films.
The `dream nite' showcased the talent of youngsters.
Like always, Habiba Dance Group presented its `Dream Nite' this year showcasing the talents of its students. The younger students put up dance shows to the beats of Hindi and Oriya hit numbers, and they were followed by senior students. Some items were led by Susmita Mukherjee and Bidusmita, wannabe actresses who have made a name for themselves in music albums. The dance items were punctuated by music rendered, among others, by Manas Panda, Abhay Malia, Deba Das and Susmita Das.
B.M.
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