CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Artisan Awareness Week Concludes at NIFT College with Grand Art Competition
The Artisan Awareness Week at NIFT College concluded after four days of creative celebrations. The closing ceremony featured a grand art and painting competition, where 70 students from various schools participated with enthusiasm.
Students from Anant Utsav School (Mandidweep), Chavara Vidya Bhavan (Mandidweep), Graphite Higher Secondary School (Raisen), Jagran Lakecity (Chandanpura), Sagar Public School, Sharda Vidya Mandir, DPS School, and NIFT College showcased their artistic skills. Fine arts experts evaluated the paintings based on creativity, originality, and artistic presentation. The event successfully promoted artistic expression and inspired young talents.
Winners of the Competition:
🎨 Category: Class 5-8
🏆 1st Place: Yash Malviya
🥈 2nd Place: Vaishnavi Rai
🥉 rd Place: Namami Bhargav
🎨 Category: Class 9-11
🏆 1st Place: Yatharth Jain
🥈 2nd Place: Akanksha Suryavanshi
🥉 3rd Place: Agraj Jain
🎨 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Category
🏆 1st Place: Divya Tamrakar (JLU)
🥈 2nd Place: Shamimu Athuman (JLU)
🥉 3rd Place: SS Abhinav (NIFT)
The Joint Director of NIFT Bhopal, Akhil Sahay, distributed certificates and awards to the winners.
Student Experiences from Artisan Awareness Week
Premal, a 4th-semester student from the Textile Department, shared her experience:
“Several workshops were held during the Artisan Awareness Week at our college. The last day of the craft bazaar showcased bamboo birds, toys, and cow dung artifacts at the AD Department. The Textile Department worked on natural dyeing techniques like batik printing, indigo dyeing, and pomegranate peel dyeing. We explored various departments, learning new skills, and I even tried pottery, creating durable clay cups. The entire experience was engaging and enriching.”
Craft Bazaar: A Fusion of Traditional and Modern Art
The Craft Bazaar displayed outstanding handicrafts and artworks, attracting visitors and art enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. The final day featured renowned master artisans, including:
Jitendra Kumar Rathore (Cow dung craft)
Dharmendra Rohr (State Awardee in Bamboo Craft)
Lakhan Prajapati (Terracotta Art)
Gopal Devangan (Kosa Craft, Chhattisgarh)
Aftab Multani (Wood Carving)
Additionally, artists from Chanderi, Maheshwar, and Banaras also showcased their craftsmanship. This remarkable fusion of art and craft captivated the audience, celebrating India’s rich artistic heritage.
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