Thirumazhisai

An artistic journey of the Indian Art

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IBDP Visual Arts and IGCSE Art & Design students of CPS Global School, Thirumazhisai had a tryst with the rich heritage of Indian art from 1940 onwards at the Moving Arc Exhibition – Artistic Encounters in India organised by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, at Lalit Kala Akademi, ChennaiThis exhibition, an integral part of Madras Art Weekend, is an initiative to bring together art enthusiasts, galleries, collectors, and anyone with a penchant for the world of art to witness a city-wide showcasing of art by emerging and established artists showcasing the artistic trajectory of Post-Independence Indian artists. Students not only witnessed an awe-inspiring display of superlative creative artistic endeavours, but also learnt about various techniques which would impress upon them the process of artistic brilliance. 

A small reflection from one of the IBDP Visual Art students:

I am Lasya, Visual Arts student of IBDP Year 1. This trip was a fun-cum-learning experience for me. I learned about different Indian artists of my native country, influenced by historical movements that I have personally studied in my classes. As someone who has been mostly influenced by Western artists, given their mainstream presence in the art world, it was new and exciting to see artists from my own ethnicity creating artworks. The art works absolutely resonated with me. Studying Indian artists like F N Souza, S H Raza, Arpita Singh and the like, has not only deepened my understanding of Art but also allowed me to discover more about my culture as a whole.

This experience has also been beneficial for my curriculum. It has exposed me to various new artists, which will aid me in my comparative study. Visiting this exhibition has provided me with ideas for curating my own exhibition and organizing the entire event at the end of IBDP. Overall, I am deeply grateful to the school for organizing this informative trip.

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