Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 21: An exhibition of paintings by Anila Singh Charak, a well- known poetess turned painter was organized by Rinchen bZangpo Art Gallery, General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu, Jammu, here.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof Manoj K Dhar Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu whereas Padamshree Dr Ved Kumari Ghai was the guest of honour. Prof Anita Billawaria, Dean Faculty of Social Science, Director Centre for History and Culture of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Regions and Director Rinchen bZangpo Art Gallery was present on the occasion.
The exhibition was dedicated by Anila Singh Charak in the memory of her father Late Prof GP Singh who served for the cause of education. 25 works by Anila Singh Charak were displayed in the exhibition. Many faculty members of the university and intellectuals were present in the show.
Speaking on this occasion, Prof Manoj K Dhar said that the paintings by Anila Singh Charak convey various ideas and concepts.
In the first category of Anila Singh Charak’s paintings, she has used her skill and observation and explored her love towards nature. Her paintings in this category depict serenity of nature. The paintings of the second category depict her poetical statements and responses towards the outer world. The paintings are symbolically powered through poetical imagery. The third category of paintings depicts her faith in the mystic nature and intuitive perceptions. In these paintings she has depicted the cosmic powers seeing through the eyes spread all over in the paintings. At times Shiva Linga is shown in the paintings to make her statements clear of any doubt. Her faith on omnipresent God is established through these works. Here her metaphysical approach in her concepts is explored.
Anila Singh Charak has written three books and the fourth one is in the pipeline of publication. The present show is the maiden solo-show by her.
The exhibition would remain open for viewers till October 26 between 10 am and 5 pm (Sunday closed).
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