By Asia Samachar | Britain |
The Contemporary Sikh Art Exhibition has brought together over 100 pieces of artworks by talented local, national and international artists for a display at the Leicester Adult Education.
Launched on Wednesday (March 21, 2024), the Sikh Museum Initiative project carries paintings, poetry, 3D printed material, Phulkari’s (traditional Punjab textiles) and some especially commissioned items.
The exhibition, running until May 30, will also feature a series of events which allow visitors to engage with the artworks and let them evoke emotions, provoke thoughts, and inspire conversations
Sikh Museum Initiative historian/director Gurinder Singh Mann said the exhibition showcased a diverse range of artwork covering themes from the religious, philosophical, to the abstract.
Sikh Museum Initiative general secretary Kartar Singh gave an overview of the world reaching heritage projects that the team has worked on.
School children from Falcons Primary School were presented with a certificate of excellence to highlight their contribution of artworks to the exhibition. Head Teacher Jasbir Mann explained how hard the children worked to get the pieces ready.
The exhibition was opened with the cutting of a ribbon by Cllr. Manjula Sood and Sukhnoor Kaur from Falcons Primary School. The exhibition is particularly poignant as it is taking part during April, when the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi is celebrated.
In attendance at the launch were Leicester City Councillors, representatives from Gurdwaras and Claudia Webbe M.P. Many artists had travelled from across the country including London, Leeds, and Birmingham. The attendees were served with samosas and spring rolls with the event filmed by Punjab2000 and the Sikh Channel.
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