Open Hand Art Studios launched in UT

Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore on Tuesday inaugurated the Block A of the Le Corbusier Centre and also launched the Open Hand Art Studios in Sector 19 here.

As a part of events planned to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret, an installation workshop on the theme based on an article by Jeanneret “Aesthetic: reflections on beauty of line, shape and form” was also thrown open to the public.

The Governor took a round of the museum in the Block B of the Centre and was impressed with the simplicity and grace of the building which was the workplace of city’s architect Le Corbusier and his team of architects. Deepika Gandhi, Director of the Centre informed him about the low cost and climate responsive aspects of the design by Jeanneret and how the building is an icon of modern architecture in the Indian context.

The Governor then unveiled the inaugural plaque which has been interestingly designed by Gandhi on the basis of a light fixture designed by Jeanneret and in keeping with the aesthetics of the structure.

He also launched the Open Hand Art Studios of Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi at LCC for day residency of selected artists from the tricity in part of the restored building. Bheem Malhotra, chairman, Chandigarh Lalit kala Akademi explained the concept and long-standing demand for art studio in the city.

A new range of Post cards, stationery items and miniature furniture of Jeanneret specially designed and developed by Deepika Gandhi, was also launched to be sold at the souvenir shops of Department of Tourism, as a befitting and lasting tribute to Jeanneret’s legacy.