Mangalore: DC Inaugurates Ladies Circle's Art Exhibition-cum-sale
Daijiworld Media Network-Mangalore (KM/RD)
Mangalore, Oct 26. "Art has been globally appreciated. But, the supporters are not in large numbers. Moreover, the numbers of galleries provided to display paintings or sculptors are mere a drop in the ocean. This indicates that arts must be encouraged," said M Maheshwar Rao, deputy commissioner and district magistrate of Dakshina Kannada, here on Friday, October 26.
He was delivering the inaugural address at an art exhibition-cum-sale of paintings ‘Art for a Cause – Have a Heart for Art’ organized by Mangalore Ladies Circle-82 on the first floor, Empire Mall, at M G Road in the city.
The main objective of organizing the exhibition-cum-sale would be to provide a platform to local artists and thereby encourage local art-lovers. Three-fourths of the fund raised out of the sale of paintings in the exhibition would go to the respective painters and the rest of the amount would go to social welfare activities of the circle, said Philomena Castelino, chairperson of Mangalore Ladies Circle-82 informed, while speaking to Daijiworld correspondent.
The art creations of 14 painters and handmade cards have been displayed, Dr Shanti, former head of department of Pediatrics, A J Hospital outlined.
"It’s a memorable experience for me, since this was my first exhibition. Such exhibitions help unknown or little known artists, to get noticed. I am extremely happy to display my paintings in the exhibition," said Prasanth, a budding artist of final year BVA student of Mahalasa School of Fine Arts.
"I have displayed fortytwo portable paintings in the art exhibition-cum-sale under the caption ‘Excavation’. Under the caption, I tried to explore human feelings," said Anand Bedarala, recipient of Lalit Kala Academy award, to Daijiworld Correspondent.
Dr N Shankar, consultant Neurologist and Sawood, director, Mohtisham Complexes Pvt Ltd, were the guests of honour.
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