Nehru Centre ‘s Bal-Disha promotes young talent

 

The non-profit institution, Nehru Centre Mumbai is going all out to promote young talent from across the country as it hosts a unique art exhibition “Bal-Disha” from the 12^th to the 17^th November,2013 displaying works of 4 gifted child artists - 12 year old,Vedika Kanchan, Ishita Limbekar (6), Tiyana Kapadia(9) and Maria Mirza(14).This makes it the 21st year that the Nehru Centre is exhibiting children’s works chosen for their unique abilities and creations.

Says Nina Rege,Assistant Director, “This is the 21st year of Bal-Disha at the Nehru Centre and it has always been an enriching experience. Our aim has always been to support and promote art and creativity and I look forward to the exhibition and several others to follow”.

There to support everyone in their endeavor, Karishma Kapoor plays guest for the evening as she makes a special appearance to encourage  the young painters as well as Sunita Menon and Guest of Honor Vladimir Kuskovski - principal of Oberoi International. 

Says Karisma Kapoor, “I strongly believe in nurturing and encouraging young talent and couldn't be more excited to see the displays at this unique art exhibition.”*.

All of 12,Vedika Kanchan, a student of Oberoi International School has over 30 awards in the last 5 years, having participated in competitions both on the national level and overseas. With a series of paintings under Mosiac, the young artist will display seventeen artworks which include relief printing, acrylic on canvas and water color on paper,all reflective of nature.This would also be the second time the Nehru Centre has chosen to display the young talent’s work.

Adds Vladimir Kuskovski,Principal ,Oberoi International School, “I am delighted to visit Nehru centre and see the paintings done by these  young and very talented and gifted artists. Vedika's series Mosaic  portrays an evolved and remarkable journey done, recording her artistic exploration with unique dimension”.

Karishma Kapoor in an endeavor to encourage Vedika will also purchase paintings from the Mosiac collection, proceeds of which will go towards the iLeap Foundation.Established by Sunita Menon and Noopur Kanchan, the iLeap Foundation looks to provide medical treatment to the needy.

Says Sunita Menon, “Vedika is a gifted girl and its appropriate that her show is called Mosaic..its her attempt to capture the different hues and colors of life”.