Rania Al Hussaini speaks to budding artists at a student art exhibition-cum-competition
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) held its annual student art exhibition, Artex '06 recently on campus. The competition-cum-exhibition was divided into several categories. They included glass painting, fabric painting, sketching, arts and crafts, and a photography section.
Students put together about 100 sketches, 35 art and craft ideas and 160 photographs. Their work was judged and winners selected. They will receive trophies and certificates at BPDC's Annual Cultural and Sports Day to be held at the end of the academic year.
Student Winners
Jithin Rajan
Major: Electronics and instrumentation engineering
Second prize winner in the Sketching-Mythological category
"I feel happy to win. Art is a great relief for me during my free time; it is part of my life."
C. Sajeev Krishnan
Major: Computer science
Second prize winner in the Sketching Still Life category
"I feel good that I won. Art is just a hobby that I enjoy doing and I do it for recreation."
Student artists
Reshma Bhat
Major: Electronics and instrumentation engineering
Project: Ceramic arts
Category: Arts and Crafts
"Art is a very integral part of me. It speaks a lot about me, my mood and feelings. If given a chance I would definitely pursue art as a career."
Arjun Goyle
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Photography
Project: Landscape in London and Scotland
"I love taking photos of buildings and landscapes. Since I travel a lot I take a lot of different photos. I would love to have a career in art, because it is a means to express my mind, feelings ... ."
