Coimbatore: Art in the hands of the perfect artist is a powerful weapon to bring about any reformation. And when it is in the hands of children, it not only guarantees a change in the present, but also promises a bright future in a better world.
Coimbatore: Art in the hands of the perfect artist is a powerful weapon to bring about any reformation. And when it is in the hands of children, it not only guarantees a change in the present, but also promises a bright future in a better world.
Such was the concept that echoed in all the walls of the Art Houz at the Jenney’s Residency on Saturday. The art exhibition titled ‘Art for a Better World’, is by the children and through the children for the society.
“People today are insensitive to a lot of issues in society. It has become imperative to make them aware of what is happening around, and when children take the reigns through art, the matters are highlighted better,” said Anusha Aditya, Director of Little Zebra and Northern Lights Academy, organisers of the event.
Issues including illiteracy, girl child education, social reformation, peace and love, connecting with nature and hope for the future are portrayed as artwork by the children. While the artworks are completely done by the children aged between three and seven, the ideas and mentoring were done by the teachers.
“The idea behind the exhibition is not only to create awareness through children, but also help them inculcate moral values and grow into responsible individuals,” informed Anusha Aditya.
She further added that the two month long process leading to the exhibition, helped the children understand the issues better as they directly involved in the discussions with teachers.
“The children raised many questions and as discussions developed, they got a wider understanding of complex issues in society. This helped them portray the issues in a comprehensive manner,” Anusha said.
The artworks included painting on vegetable carvings and sheets using sponges and brushes. The children were helped in the process by their teachers.
As many as 118 kids participated in the exhibition and 115 artworks were displayed.
“Displaying children's art work in school is pretty common. But there is a far greater importance, when you hang their work in a specially curated Art Festival. It shows them that their creative efforts are valued and builds their confidence. Setting up a display allows children to develop their creativity,” said a statement from the organisation.
Anusha Aditya added that this was the first art outreach event done by the children.
“We do regular outreach events involving children. We feel that this would help them give back to society,” she told the Simplicity.
The exhibition would be open to public on Saturday and Sunday.
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