Traditional Mysore painting workshop begins at IGRMS

Workshop on traditional Mysore painting under way at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) in Mysuru on Tuesday.

The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) inaugurated a 10-day workshop on traditional Mysore painting under its ‘Do and Learn’ programme at the museum premises in Mysuru on Tuesday.

The workshop offers participants an opportunity to learn the traditional techniques, artistic skills and distinctive features of Mysore painting under the guidance of experienced artists.

More than 20 participants have enrolled in the programme and are actively taking part in the hands-on learning experience.

A press statement said the workshop aims to promote, preserve and create awareness about Mysuru’s rich traditional art and cultural heritage.

“The ‘Do and Learn’ initiative of IGRMS seeks to encourage experiential learning by connecting participants with traditional art forms and skilled practitioners. Through such programmes, the museum continues its efforts to safeguard India’s intangible cultural heritage and pass traditional artistic knowledge on to future generations,” the statement said.

The workshop was inaugurated with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Sunil Kumar Nayak, Curator, State Archaeology, and Chandrika, chief artist, along with Bharati, assistant artist.

V. Ashok Vardhan, Officer-in-Charge, IGRMS Southern Regional Centre, spoke on the importance of cultural heritage and the role played by IGRMS in preserving and promoting various cultural traditions.