27 April,2009 09:07 AM IST | | Ishita Sharma
Space Art
Jaadoo isn't back, but around its habitat of twinkling stars and galaxies is based an exhibition that has hit the capital recently. We throw some light
As and when discovered, the enormous trivia around astronomy has left us in a state of disbelief. Even then, what we all have discovered is not even an iota of the 'whole'... something that has given fire to the
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Tiny tots in practice: The exhibition showcases some of the award winning entries by students and amateur astronomers. However, the ideation torchlights the mysteries of space and the positivity around it. Sixteen-year-old participating artist Krittika Walia says, "The flying bird in my work stands for my belief that India will once again be a golden bird." On the other hand, 14-year-old Shagorika Das' work symbolises the concept of unity. She says, "I have painted four planets, namely Earth, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter, along with the sun, and connected them through a railway track to show that we all are one in a way." This apart, various photographs too find mention in the exhibition. J Preshanth through his work Lightning (in the box) displays various forms.
Expression count: "Through the exhibition, we have made an attempt to spread knowledge about the system and arrangement of planets. We have consciously used the works by children because kids now-a-days are extremely curious about astronomy," signs off Chandra Bhushan Devgun, president, Space.
Across The Universe
On till: April 30
At: Exhibition Hall, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, 24, Ferozeshah Road
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
Ring: 23329100
