I had my Building Construction exam this Saturday and the whole week my stomach was giving off this weird squirming sensation and I felt like I was standing on pins and needles the whole time. I would be going through the study notes at basically all times of the day and talk of nothing else except about the exam. So on Saturday when the teacher handed me the question paper, a big smiled spread across my face; thankfully the paper was easy. That evening, (for a much needed break for both of us), my uncle and I attended the flower exhibition taking place near the palace.
The exhibition was quite filled; with flowers, stalls, people and loads of food. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect from a flower show; a display of different flowers? But why? You can see flowers anywhere. Why specifically come to an exhibition to see something that we see everywhere?
Then, I found the reason why.
Plants were lined up on both sides of the paths going through the ground, and at intervals, there was a display of an ice cream, musical instruments and a chariot made out of flowers,
and these flowers are changed every three to four days!
It wasn't about just displaying flowers but more about what artistically more can be done with them. Some plants were displayed in car tyres,
while some were arranged according to the colour gradient.
Vegetables were also used to make sculptures, like this magnificent peacock here,
and as a tribute, a sculpture of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam made with semiyan* was exhibited.
The next afternoon, we headed off to the painting exhibition (or Chitra Santhe in Kannada) near Shivrampet. A section of the road was blocked off and wooden frames were constructed on either sides of the roads for the artists to display and sell their works.
Oh, it was a lovely! It was quiet, peaceful,and not too hot. There was a perfect blend of sunlight and shade, which felt like you were viewing these works in your private space, but at the same time, it gave you a feeling of openness.
There were mostly paintings displayed, all made out of different mediums, most on canvases,
some framed,
Some artists were sketching portraits of the people as well, and around them a small crowd would assemble, watching them in awe, as they watch the lines and shades come alive to form a face. Here are two boys, who were most probably bored and decided to sketch each other to pass time!
It was definitely refreshing and delightful to do something out of the ordinary after a long time! Whoever is in Mysore during Dusshera, make sure to visit all the events that pop up during the month!
*semiyan = click here
Then, I found the reason why.
Plants were lined up on both sides of the paths going through the ground, and at intervals, there was a display of an ice cream, musical instruments and a chariot made out of flowers,
look at the detailing,
It wasn't about just displaying flowers but more about what artistically more can be done with them. Some plants were displayed in car tyres,
The next afternoon, we headed off to the painting exhibition (or Chitra Santhe in Kannada) near Shivrampet. A section of the road was blocked off and wooden frames were constructed on either sides of the roads for the artists to display and sell their works.
There were mostly paintings displayed, all made out of different mediums, most on canvases,
some framed,
while, some hanged loosely.
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| Selfie level:Artist |
Wishing everyone a Happy Dusshera and Happy Holidays!
*semiyan = click here
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