Artist Suvigya Sharma conducts a workshop on Miniature Art Form to encourage skill development
04th October,
2017, Mumbai; ‘Knowledge grows when shared’, believes
renowned Indian Miniature artist, who has created a footprint in Global art
markets with his commissioned artworks for the who’s who across industries and
countries. Artist Suvigya Sharma, with the intent of spreading the
roots of the art form and aligning it with the government’s skill development
initiatives, conducted a workshop with girls from the Smile Foundation on
Friday, 29th September, 2017, during his show at Kamalnayan
Bajaj Art Gallery in Mumbai. He addressed the youth and students about
the 2200 year old perishing art form, its significance and how he strives to
nurture the legacy of traditional miniature art.
The students and
kids got a chance to practice the art on a canvas, followed by an informative
session by the artist about the roots of the art form, how it grew and spread,
the scope of growth of the art, its demand in international markets and how the
government aims at encouraging the art form in its upcoming skill development
initiatives. Suvigya Sharma recently met the Hon. Vice President of India, Mr.
Venkaiah Naidu when they discussed about artistic skill development amongst the
youth.
Suvigya is an
artist, painter, fashion designer, does miniature paintings, Tanjore paintings,
fresco work and portraits. He's the third generation artist and has
commissioned artworks for a majority of industrial & celebrity families
in India and the world
including most prominent names like the Ambani Family, Mrs. Rajshri Birla,
Binanis, Singhanias, Burmans, Piramal family, Sachin Tendulkar, Priyanka
Chopra, Rani Mukerji and Kangana Ranaut.
“Miniature Art
is one of the oldest forms of art in India and it has been my constant
endeavour to grow the art by spreading it across the world. I see a lot of
scope for the adoption of this skill among the youth of the weaker sections of
society and with the support from the Government, I am hoping to see a plethora
of opportunities to be opened. The first brick is laid towards this cause and
today’s event should help me gain momentum towards the success of this
endeavour “, says Suvigya Sharma.
The Artist has
recently been in the news for commissioning a portrait for Master Blaster
Sachin Tendulkar and presenting a portrait to the Hon. Prime Minister,
featuring him in conversation with his Mother Heeraben.
Suvigya’s art
show called ‘Divinity of Art’ has commenced on the 25th of September 2017 and will go on up to the 7th of
October, 2017.
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