Friday, February 4, 2011

PAU VC INAUGURATES PORTRAIT EXHIBITON ‘FAITH’ BY AUSTRALIAN ARTIST

LUDHIANA,

PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Manjit Singh Kang today inaugurated an exhibition of portraits 'Faith,' a visual art project created by Australian artist Daniel Connell. The exhibition, celebrating Punjabi students in Australia, has been organized at MS Randhawa Art Gallery, by the Centre for Communication and International Linkages (CCIL), PAU, in collaboration with TAC Art Gallery and would continue till February 9.

Appreciating the sentiments behind the portraits, Dr Kang remarked that Daniel Connell has done an excellent job of enhancing mutual understanding between two communities – Punjabis and Australians. He further added that this is the best way to promote peace between the nations. Dr Kang described the exhibition as superb and congratulated the artist for the great accomplishment.

The guest of honour, Dr Surjit Patar, said that there is realism in the portraits. The work created in association with five Punjabi Sikh students studying in Australia, stand as a hallmark of cross cultural friendship. The exhibition is inspiring and sends a strong message to humanity, said Dr Patar.

Dr Jagtar Singh Dhiman, Additional Director of Communication, said that the portraits capture the element of heroism in the subject and expand the recognition of the community as many Sikhs have found a special place in Australia, thereby providing many opportunities for intercultural exchange. He added that CCIL has been organizing many exhibitions to encourage and promote the aesthetic creativity of the artists.

Referring to the people of Sikh religion as strong, courageous and confident, Daniel Connell said that the work is a community effort. He added that the dignified demeanor of a taxi driver Lakhvir Singh led him to an investigation, into visually communicating the human condition of this rapidly expanding community which is enriching the Australian society. Constructed from multiple paper sheets and masking tape, the picture plane is interrupted, a direct reference to the experience of foreign students, reminding viewers of the documents, letters, study and holy texts that both destabilize and secure their lives. The oil paintings are vigorously and roughly executed for the same, stated the Australian national. Focusing on the face, the works are created with urgency. The work honors the essential teaching of Guru Nanak that work is central to an expression of faith.

Mrs. Karuna Mohindra, Director, TAC Art Gallery, stated that when they went to Australia last year, the portraits caught their attention and they brought it to India to promote art and culture.

Those present on the occasion were Dean, College of Agriculture Dr DS Cheema, Dean, College of Home Science Dr Neelam Grewal, Director Students' Welfare Dr PS Aulakh and faculty of various departments of PAU. In addition, retired and serving faculty members, employees, students and people from different walks of life visited the exhibition.


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