‘International Child Art Exhibition’ inaugurated

--Over 1100 child artists’ work displayed   

BHUBANESWAR: ‘International Child Art Exhibition’- the Biggest Art Show of the World inaugurated at Jayadev Bhawan by Ekamra MLA Ashok Panda, former ambassador Abasara Beuria and Odisha Lalitakala Academy president Siba Panigrahi here on Sunday.

More than 1100 Child Artists participated and displayed their art works from all over the world. In this exhibition, child artists portrayed art works over climate change, culture, social awareness, parental pressure on child and tried to draw attention on several social issues. This unique exhibition was organised by Orissa Modern Art Gallery (OMAG) during last three years.    

On the occasion of Shilpi Diwas, OMAG felicitated the young and inspiring artist Mayadhar Rout. OMAG also awarded DPS Kalinga, Puja Pratyusha Centre (Art School), Aradhana English Medium School (Karnataka) for ‘Best entry Awards’, while Best Art teacher Award went to Rajiv Dey of Odisha, Nagraj Kumbhar of Gulberg and Bijay Kumar Panda of Odisha. Best Art teacher consolation award went to Hemanta Mallick, Anjali Sahoo and Pranati Sahoo.

Speaking at the evening’s proceedings, OMAG founder Tarakant Parida said the award programme recognises the efforts of these children who has demonstrated a unique approach for country’s great culture and arts. OMAG celebrated Shilpi Diwas with their ideas and innovation that drive growth of Odia culture.

The exhibition will continue for three days (from December 8 to 10) and on the last day OMAG will award 110 child artists for their participation in the exhibition.