The energy is palpable, as 10 young artists from across Punjab soak in the moment, having received Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi’s prestigious annual scholarships, recognition of their talent and their engagement with art. The budding artists, who will receive a scholarship amount of Rs 1, 20,000 each, have been selected after interviews by internationally renowned artists Bose Krishnamachari, Sudarshan Shetty and G R Iranna, who looked at the original artworks of the young artists and studied their artistic, intellectual and craftsmanship skills. The scholarships were open for disciplines of drawing, graphics/ printmaking, painting, sculpture, multi-media, photography and installation. For the artists, the scholarships are a chance to connect with the larger society, as some of them share the intent of their art and how they hope it will talk of larger issues. Gurjeet Singh uses textiles, installations, sculpture and painting to talk of personal history, as well as social issues.

Source: Indian Express July 19, 2019 18:45 UTC