Many participants were previously unfamiliar with the diverse hues of a painter's palette or the various artistic mediums available to them, but they gained invaluable firsthand experience at a recent art camp.
A significant number of children from Khasab, a port city on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula, enjoyed an immersive art and drawing experience during a camp designed to inspire young artists in celebration of the 54th National Day. This event took place at the Indian School Khasab.
Under the guidance of esteemed artist and curator Yeldho T Ouseph, Coordinator of the Visual Arts Department at Indian School Muscat, the sessions afforded students a distinctive opportunity to refine their artistic skills.
The young participants expressed their creativity on canvas, depicting iconic cultural symbols such as the traditional Omani wooden boats, the crenellated stone turrets of Khasab Fort, and various elements reflecting the region's rich history, including past mountain villages and lush valleys. They also captured the wilderness surrounding Jabal Hareem Peak, known for its marine fossils, alongside other noteworthy features of the port city.
This initiative, launched by Principal Bindhu Saji, exemplifies her visionary commitment to the holistic development of students. The art camp aimed to nurture artistic talent and inspire creativity among students in both the middle and primary sections.
Titled ‘Creative Canvas: An Art Experience,’ the two-day camp commemorated the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister and a well-known advocate for children, on November 15 and 16 in the School Multi-Purpose Hall.
The camp was inaugurated by Abdulla Thalangara, President of the School Management Committee, who marked the occasion with a symbolic first stroke on the canvas. Shanmugam, SMC Convenor, and SMC member Majeed PK were also present, commending the artistic efforts of the students.
The event began with a welcome address by the School Head Boy, Mahmood Rayyan, and concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks from Nazifa Mahbub, a Grade IV student. Throughout the camp, there was significant admiration from attendees for the students' newfound artistic confidence.
The Creative Canvas camp proved to be a vibrant celebration of art, leaving a meaningful impact on both the students and the broader school community.
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