Wayanad Art Cloud Drawing Camp

Wayanad Art Cloud and Uravu Eco Links organised a two-day drawing camp that brought together a diverse group of artists. Held at the Uravu Bamboo Grove Resort in Thrikipetta, the event featured contributions from the following artists: Deepa KP, Jayesh K, Jithin T Joy, Joseph Varghese, Praseetha Biju, Rajesh Anchilan, Ramesh MR, Sadanandan EC, Shammi N, Sudheesh Pallisery, Suresh KB, Vijini Domic and Vinod Kumar. This was the third camp organised by the Wayanad Art Cloud. It not only provided a platform for artistic expression but also helped to shape the future plans of the organisation.

Second edition of Dreams Beyond the Forest starts…

Following the art gallery of Mananthavadi Lalithakala Academy, Uravu Bamboo Grove is hosting an exhibition called “Dreams Beyond the Forest” that showcases paintings and sculptures by 13 artists. The exhibition was inaugurated by Yasmin Kidwai, Documentary film maker. Adv. T. Siddique MLA, Kalpetta delivered the keynote speech. Corinne Karlaganis( Head of Tourism, Uravu Eco Links), EC Sadanandan ( artist), Sreeju,Ward member Sreeju also gave their words at the occasion.

The artists who are displaying their works are:

Arun VC, Bineesh Narayanan, Chitra Elizabeth, Deepa KP, Georgekutty, Joseph M Varghese, Njanan, Praseetha Biju, Ramesh MR, EC Sadanandan, Sunny Mananthavadi, Suresh KB, Umesh AC, Vinod Kumar.

The cultural events are:

8 Dec-6 pm: Performance by Wayanad Nattukoottam Folk Band

10 December- 10-6 pm : Performance by Kbalam Music Band

17 December 6pm: Tribal songs and stories by Bindu Irulam

Journey of “Dreams Beyond the Forest” starts

The art gallery of Mananthavadi Lalithakala Academy is hosting an exhibition called “Dreams Beyond the Forest” that showcases paintings and sculptures by 13 artists. The exhibition was inaugurated by Oscar Jury Member PC Sanath, with Block Panchayat President Justin Baby as the chief guest. Representatives from Wayanad Art Cloud and Urav Eco Links (Joseph M Vargheese, EC Sadanandan, Deepa KP, Dhanya Indu) the organizers of the event, also spoke at the occasion. The exhibition attracted many art enthusiasts who admired the artistic expressions of the participants. The exhibition also featured cultural events such as ‘Unarv’, a panel discussion, and a mehfil. The exhibition will conclude at 6 p.m. today, and then move to Urav Bamboo Resort, Thrikipatta, where it will be open from 8th to 22nd.

The artists who are displaying their works are:

Arun VC, Bineesh Narayanan, Chitra Elizabeth, Deepa KP, Georgekutty, Joseph M Varghese, Njanan, Praseetha Biju, Ramesh MR, EC Sadanandan, Sunny Mananthavadi, Suresh KB, Umesh AC, Vinod Kumar.

The cultural events are:

2 Dec-5-6 pm: ‘Unarv’, an art evening by Sabarishan & Team

3 December- 4-5 pm : A panel discussion on the changing future sensibility in art, with Chandran TV (art critic) and WAC artists as panelists.

6 December 5-6pm: A musical performance by Sabarishan & Team