The art show’s reel video will be displayed at Tokyo Olympics Memorial Gallery, Chuo-ku, in Japan, from July 23 to August 8, 2021. Out of the total 52 selected participants, seven are from Chitkara University
Artworks made by Chitkara University faculty & students to be displayed at Tokyo Olympics Memorial Gallery in Japan
Chandigarh/ Punjab , 23 July 2021
In a proud moment for Chitkara University, as art work of seven of its artists (Ph.D scholars, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students and Faculty Members) have been selected for the virtual art show “Olympia”, initiated by Indian Contemporary Artist Association. These works will be exhibited during Tokyo Olympics 2021.
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The art show’s reel video will be displayed at Tokyo Olympics Memorial Gallery, Chuo-ku, in Japan, from July 23 to August 8, 2021. Out of the total 52 selected participants, seven are from Chitkara University.
Piyush Anand and Diksha Raghav from BFA, Painting, painted ‘The Winner’ and ‘Moods of Glory’, respectively, in mixed media.
Alisha Sharma, a PhD Research Scholar, Art & Design, painted ‘Olympic’ using watercolour. Abhijit Kumar Mohanty and Rakesh Kumar Chaudhary, also PhD Research Scholars, Art & Design, made ‘Light of Hope’ and ‘Running for Glory’ using the digital medium.
From the faculty, Dr. Arjun Kumar Singh painted ‘The Runner’ using charcoal as the medium.
Moreover, Dean of Chitkara Design School, Prof. (Dr.) Ranjan Kumar Mallik’s creation “Me & My Olympic 2021” was also selected. It was made on digital medium. “The artworks are humble contribution from Chitkara University to motivate the athletes who will be participating in the Olympics,” he said.
Expressing her happiness and congratulating the artists, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro- Chancellor, Chitkara University, said that, “Our students and faculty have made us proud with their magnificent achievement. Chitkara University has a vision to support creativity and boost innovation. We like to encourage our students as well as the faculty members to explore their full potential, while providing them the best global opportunities. I would like to extend my congratulations to all the artists who made their mark on this international platform.”
About Chitkara University
Chitkara University, situated near Chandigarh, has emerged as the most vibrant and high-ranking University in North India. With another campus in Himachal Pradesh, the university offers courses in Engineering & Technology, Business, Planning & Architecture, Art & Design, Mass Communication, Sales & Marketing, Hospitality Management, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and Education. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, scientifically driven pedagogy, and strong industry collaborations, Chitkara University not only attracts the most exemplary students from across the nation but, with its seamless placement support, is also able to help them carve high growth careers.
For details, please visit : www.chitkara.edu.in
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