ARTS-GLACERHI organized an Art Workshop for artists from several Indian hill states (Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh). Held 23rd July to 3rd August 2019 in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, it was executed in collaboration with the Lalit Kala Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The Government of Himachal Pradesh was also an important partner for the workshop, through the good offices of District Commissioner, Chamba.
The Art Workshop conducted amidst festivities and celebrations of the region’s famous Minjar Mela. The workshop was held at Chamba’s Bhuri Singh Museum, an institution renowned for its rare collection of Pahadi miniatures paintings. These treasures were amongst the sources of inspiration for the workshop’s attendees.
Several participants, especially those whose home state is Himachal Pradesh, drew upon the miniature style of the region.
Others continued their practice in wood and terracotta.
Each attendee’s artistic creation presented an evolution of the essence of their home state.
A larger experience of India’s Hill states emerged by the end of the workshop. The works were presented in the final show, creating an enriching experience for the general public as well as participating artists.
