Art a powerful medium for representing culture, identity, and collective consciousness: ACB Director Shakti Pathak

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, JANUARY 16 (STC):
Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ABC), Shakti Pathak, IPS, today graced the concluding day of the five-day Painting Exhibition organised by Kala Kendra, Jammu, to celebrate the illustrious 50-year art journey of eminent artist Bhushan Kesar.
The exhibition witnessed participation from forty artists drawn from across Jammu and Kashmir and was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
In his address, Shakti Pathak, IPS, highlighted that art is a powerful medium for representing culture, identity, and collective consciousness. He described Bhushan Kesar as a symbol of struggle, dedication, and consistency, who has made unparalleled contributions to the field of art through teaching and popularising it among generations of learners. He lauded the quality and diversity of the artworks on display and appreciated the efforts of Kala Kendra in organising such a meaningful cultural event.
On the occasion, Pathak also formally released the exhibition catalogue.
Earlier, welcoming the guests and participants, Dr. Javaid Rahi, Secretary, Kala Kendra, Jammu, stated that the exhibition was conceived as a mark of respect and gratitude to Bhushan Kesar, who has devoted the last five decades of his life to teaching and promoting art in Jammu. He informed that as many as 110 artworks were displayed during the exhibition, reflecting diverse themes, styles, and creative expressions.
Speaking on the occasion, eminent art historian Dr. Lalit Gupta remarked that Bhushan Kesar is one of the leading artists of Jammu & Kashmir, who has spent his entire life imparting art education to amateur groups ranging from the age of four to eighty years.

(Straight Talk Communications)