Five-day Diwali exhibition kicks off at Virsa Vihar

Jalandhar, November 9

Emphasising the importance of arts, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today urged the youth to take up any form of art in our lives as it reflects upon the brighter aspects of our personality. The Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the exhibition ‘Diwali 2020- Lockdown Expression’ at Virsa Vihar by Apeejay College of Fine Arts.

The DC visited the exhibition and interacted with the budding artists to explore more about their creations. Addressing the gathering of art lovers and the local artist community at the Stya Paul Art Gallery of Virsa Vihar, recalling his tryst with music, the DC explained how he took up various music arts to explore more about this passion. He said the extracurricular activities, be it sports, art and craft, writing, reading, or anything else play a pivotal role in exploring and examining ones’ true being, besides reflecting the brighter aspects of their personality.

The DC visited the exhibition of paintings, sculptures, murals, photographs, tapestries, designer furniture, terracotta, colorful dupattas, and handbags, handmade lamps, maks, pillows, trays, chocolates, etc. prepared by the students. He lauded the talent of these young students by terming them as preservers of the glorious history.

Director of Apeejay College of Fine Arts Sucharita Sharma introduced DC to paintings, sculptures, and other art forms with a detailed account of their making. The exhibition would continue between 10.30 am to 6 pm. It is on till November 13. — TNS