The second day of the seven day Faculty
Development Programme on Visual and Performing Arts organized under
the dynamic leadership of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen witnessed the
presence of Dr. Monika, NIT Jalandhar and Mr. Amit Zurff, Artist, Dainik
Bhaskar. Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen
presented planters to welcome the resource persons in Hans Raj Mahila Maha
Vidyalaya, Jalandhar. The event began with the lighting of lamp and recital of
DAV Anthem.
Principal
Dr. Sareen in her welcome address gave her best wishes to the participants for
the second day devoted to Designing and entitled as Expressions. She said that the participants will learn
many new concepts and techniques during the technical sessions.
The
first session was facilitated by Dr. Monika Sikka on the topic Innovative
Textile. She detailed on innovative and
unusual fibres and fabrics used around the world. She discussed about infused wearables, sensor
textiles, medical textiles, colour changing textiles, scented textiles and many
more.
In
the second session, Mr. Amit Zurff elaborated on the topic Moods of Colours and
talked about the effect of music on the artists. Music inspires the painters to express their
feelings on the canvas. He also gave a
demonstration to explain his concept. In
the post lunch session he spoke on the topic ‘Flowing Silhouettes’ in which he
compared dance with fashion illustrations and sketching.
The
participants from the various institutions were thrilled to learn novel
concepts. Dr. Rakhi Mehta, Convener and
Dr. Pooja Manhas, Co-Convener thanked the attendees for their zestful
participation.
