Advocating their passion for art

KOZHIKODE: It took over a year to compile their art works. But when they exhibited them at the Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery here, viewers were a bit astounded to see the hidden talent of the black and white clad artists.
The charm of black and white and the brightness of red, orange and green is blended together in a perfect manner to replicate nature, devotion, emotions and expectations.Sketches reflect the tradition and history of Kozhikode. Pencil drawings and digital images done by the members of Kozhikode Bar Association also unveil lawyers' passion for art.
"We have organized this exhibition to help artists to get a platform to display their works. Though a few of us had already organized exhibitions independently, many who are busy with their legal profession find it hard to spare time for organizing such an exhibition," said advocate M K Shakeel.
As many as 52 paintings including acrylic, watercolour, oil painting, sketches, and pencil drawings are on display at the art gallery. Works of 15 advocates, including 7 women advocates, are on display at the gallery.
"I sketched an image after 11 years. I could not pursue my passion for pencil drawing after starting my career. Now, I am happy to be part of the exhibition," said Sreeranjini, whose five works are on display at the gallery. Sketches of Kozhikode railway station, Thali Temple, district court, old corporation building and other landmarks of the city by advocate P Jyothish and a portrait of advocate V M Leelavathy drawn by advocate M K Shakeel also are part of the exhibition. Works of advocates Sreeranjini, Sreela Menon, K S Sunishma, Juna Panoly, Sheeba Jose, C K Sindu, Roopa, K T D Susmith, Mahindar Mannat, Sreejith Cherote, Rejivkumar, Sreenath Girish, Krishna Mohan, P Jyothis and M K Shakeel are on display.