Tripura-born Genius Chakma was among the first participants to open the camp on August 18, with a session on the expressive power of line. Trained at Visva-Bharati Shantiniketan and the University of Hyderabad, Chakma worked on the theme \u2018Monks, Bowls & Tree\u2019 <\/strong>demonstrating how lines describe light and shade, connect and break forms, and shape positive and negative space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Students were encouraged to create compositions from organic, geometric, and imagined sources. \u201cI am very happy to be part of this wonderful art camp organised by CMR University,\u201d he shared of the experience joyfully \u201cThe campus is beautiful, and it gives students the chance to interact with artists from different specialisations and broaden their horizons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following day, Jigesh Kumar introduced participants to the delicate art of Kirigami. His workshop on paper pop-up explorations demonstrated how folding, cutting and layering can transform flat sheets into three-dimensional structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For students of architecture, the session became an enlightening exercise in structure, precision, patience and imagination, discovering how simple rules can produce complex spatial effects, where light shadow and structure play an important role as the folds themselves, connecting paper play to architectural thinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At the workshop on August 20th, clay came alive in the hands of Sangeetha who introduced pinching, coiling and slab techniques to craft functional planters and decorative wall-hanging without using a wheel \u201cI work with nature, monuments and traditional forms,\u201d she said adding that the camp was a wonderful platform to connect with young learners. The process proved meditative and tactile to students, grounding design ideas in the material\u2019s natural behaviour. They also explored surface textures, basic design principles and finishing methods that honour clay\u2019s origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the afternoon, Sharath N. S. B. led a session on \u2018Architectural and Perspective\u2019 drawing. His workshop focused on the foundations of one-and two-point perspective, equipping students with the tools to render buildings with depth and clarity. The session taught them to balance accuracy with expression, which is crucial for communicating spatial ideas, a theme that resonated with learners refining their visual vocabulary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Through guided drills, Sharath reflected on his artistic journey, noting how his work captures \u201cthe contrast between rural roots and modern spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n On 21 August, Gangadhar Bandanavar delivered a deeply cultural workshop centred on the Ramayana. Using simple tools like watercolours and pencils, to reimagine episodes from the epic including Rama\u2019s resolve to Hanuman\u2019s devotion, participants discovered how simple processes can elevate mythological storytelling. His work depicting the chaos disturbing Kumbhakarana\u2019s eternal sleep was deeply admired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspired by traditional leather puppetry, Bandanavar described the session as a way to \u201crecreate the Ramayana using natural colours and classic techniques.\u201d He called the class a meditative journey that made classic narratives accessible to beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nilesh Kashyap from Raipur, Chhattisgarh introduced <\/strong>\u2018Kitchen lithography,\u2019 an eco-friendly method that replaces chemicals with regular materials. This eco-friendly printmaking process recreates traditional lithography. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Students learned to draw with oil media on aluminium foil, then developed and printed using household tools, experiencing the magic of printmaking without specialised equipment. Trained in printmaking, at Khairagarh University, Nilesh expressed his happiness at being able to share this sustainable artistic approach with students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018Brushes & Beyond\u2019 continues through the week, building on the blend of tradition, technique, and contemporary exploration seen in the opening days. This initiative reflects our commitment to providing students the opportunity to learn directly from practicing artists, fostering a space for hands-on experience, reflection, and creative growth. The open event will conclude on August 28th, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cmr.edu.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Genius-Chakma-1024x576.jpg\")
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Nilesh Kashyap \u2013<\/strong> Kitchen Lithography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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