Young artists fund their own exhibition

CHANDIGARH: Art needs a revival and a few students-cum-professionals of Government College of Art not just understand the fact but have taken an initiative to widen the reach of their art and attract a suitable market for it. These BFA students, who also work as working as corporate associates, organized a three-day exhibition at the Government Museum and Art Gallery starting Wednesday.
Known as ‘Art Corporators’, the group of 20 art students have displayed their digital art, painting, sculpture, illustrations, photography, print making and installations at the chapter one of their exhibit. The students have sponsored their effort themselves giving them an independent edge over its organizing.
Ajay Kalwaniya, a BFA IV student and the founder of Art Corporator’s said, “We want people to realize the importance of self-sustainability through this exhibition. We take pride in saying that we are the youngest group of artists in Chandigarh to have self sponsored our work.”
Nilesh Verma, a participant, said, “Such efforts not only give us exposure but also help us get vendors.” “When you work hard through the year and get to display our talent and hard work, it helps us grow in terms of confidence and skills,” said another participant Sparsh Goyal. “The appreciation from people motivates us to work harder,” added Sangya Sharma, a participant.