It’s with new eyes that these budding artists from Punjab intend to look at society with their art | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

It’s with new eyes that these budding artists from Punjab intend to look at society with their art | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Written by Parul |Updated: July 20, 2019 8:10:59 am

It’s with new eyes that these budding artists from Punjab intend to look at society with their art

It is with wood and bronze that sculptor Deepak Kumar connects the dots, as he initiates conversations about the problems that plague his world, a small village named Abul Khurana in Punjab.

The budding artists will receive a scholarship amount of Rs 1, 20,000 each

The energy is palpable, as 10 young artists from across Punjab soak in the moment, having received Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi’s prestigious annual scholarships, recognition of their talent and their engagement with art. The budding artists, who will receive a scholarship amount of Rs 1, 20,000 each, have been selected after interviews by internationally renowned artists Bose Krishnamachari, Sudarshan Shetty and G R Iranna, who looked at the original artworks of the young artists and studied their artistic, intellectual and craftsmanship skills.