An art exhibition has been inaugurated by eminent actress Arundhati Nag organised by Hastakshar, a unique art enterprise at Pragjyoti ITA Centre Art Gallery, Machkhowa. The exhibition started on 1st November and will conclude on 5th November 2017. The 5 -day exhibition features the work of veteran as well as emerging artists of the region.
The exhibition, organized by Hastakshar aims to bring forth the art and sculpture of the emerging and the veteran artists of Assam to whose work indulge in the various forms of traditional and contemporary art.
The exhibition exhibited paintings of artists such as Alpana Phukan, Debananda Ulup, Chandana Kalita, Dadul Caliha, Minakshi Borgohain, Nazneen Hafez, Pallavi Barooah, Shiv Prasad Marar, Pankhi Saikia Nath.
Speaking on the occasion Arundhati Nag said, “For me, it is my holy space, my religion. It always makes me happy to be in midst of art and artists. You have given me a moment of pride by calling me to inaugurate the exhibition. What more can I ask for. I am an artist and I am getting to celebrate other artists and their work.”
Supporting the initiative of Hastakshar, an official from Life Insurance Corporation of India, Guwahati Division said, “Hastakshar has provided a platform to the artists through the exhibition and we support in their effort to give a cursory approach to the colossal sector.”
Hastakshar also has an art gallery at hotel Vivanta by Taj apart from the one at the LGBI Airport, Guwahati.
