Affordable art, photography exhibition opens at IAFA Summer Art Camp

The completion of the first week of the 12th Summer Art Camp, organized at the Indian Academy of Fine Arts (IAFA), saw affordable art exhibition and photography exhibition open over the weekend.

Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina, president of the Art Gallery, inaugurated a special photography exhibition, which was put up by the emerging young artist, Tegbir Singh.

Chhina, while appreciating the work by new artists, said, “Young artists like Teghbir Singh are giving a new direction to our cultural heritage. Teghbir has beautifully depicted the social, cultural and personal layers of Punjab and Amritsar through photographs.”

He said a total of 28 photographic works prepared by Teghbir Singh were displayed, which depict various aspects of life in a very sensitive and artistic manner. Some of these photographs are in monochrome, some in black and white.

Chhina said although his is young, depth and maturity are visible in his vision and thinking. His works created a different wave among the audience, where people tried not only to see, but also to feel.

Dr P S Grover, general secretary of the Art Gallery, said to promote art and encourage visitors to invest in art works, the gallery has put up an affordable art exhibition.

“This Summer Art Camp is not just limited to classes, but it is a concept – a platform where young artists bring their voice, thoughts and perspectives to the world. It is also a bridge between artists and buyers, where direct interaction between them is encouraged. He said that the exhibition organized by Teghbir Singh is proof that artists like him will shape the art world of the future.

For live demonstrations, a “Portrait Demo Workshop” was also organized by renowned painter Kulwant Singh Gill. He inspired the students by creating live portraits. In this workshop, he also explained the methods of creating portraits, selection of colors, balance of the nose-mascot and nuances like light-shadow in an easy way.