Two enjoyable events !

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We recently had some enjoyable social times.

The recently elected Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Academy " Vyjayanthi Kashi" hosted a get together at Gold Club.

It was a very nice evening. the place was brimming with accomplished artists.

There was good music & great food.More than anything to be a part of the art fraternity & celebrate the success of fellow artists felt very good.

Sharing some pictures with Guru Maya didi ,friends Subhashini, Sathya ,Madhu Nataraj & Vyjayanthi Kashi.

The other event was at Doordarshan where we were invited to be Celebrity Guests for the popular quiz program " Tat antha Heli"  which has crossed 10 years & 1800 episodes. We were invited for the Deepavali Festival episode which is shortly going to be telecast.Dr.Somashekar who has hosted all the programs comes across as an amazing human being.

Being a doctor himself he is highly passionate about reading & is very knowledgeable.

We were under the impression that we were going to distribute the prizes for the quiz participants but came the shock that WE WERE THE PARTICIPANTS TAKING THE QUIZ.

I was looking for the nearest exit to run.

For a person who never went to school or college & never graduated ( seriously) quiz is like butterflies in the stomach ..i thought it was that dream when you are in the exam hall ,unprepared ! GOSH ! 

But the host was very sweet & relaxed me.

It was really a funny experience to be answering the questions. 

All the while i was looking blank while Rajendra seemed very happy & confident.

I was also very happy.... before & after the quiz :)

Just wanted to share this experience.

Till we meet again on FB.

Enjoy your weekend ! 

Nirupama Rajendra

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Can Art Critics be friends of Art !

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Creativity is the quality one brings to an activity , it is an attitude, an inner approach.
Creativity means loving whatsoever one does , enjoying, celebrating it - OSHO

We consider ourselves creative artists using classical dance as a media to realize our visions, our dreams , our LOVE.
Dance is not just a performing art ,but CELEBRATION OF LIFE !

We believe -Artist creates out of noble purpose of sharing Joy & Aesthetics with the world.
Artist tears himself to bring in excellence in every aspect.All efforts an artist makes is for the LOVE of Art & NOT for any benefits of Fame or Finances.
The Art lover relishes it, enjoys it & participates in the celebrations .
Everything is beautiful ,audiences go into raptures & even honor the performances with standing ovation.

While both the artists & Art lovers are still enjoying that bliss comes disappointing reviews in the newspaper which is the reason for my scribbles.
It has raised some questions  & emotions in me.
This is my response to the recent review/article/reports given in some newspapers & online portals on our production Kathakitathom that was staged recently in Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore.

Questions :
Do the reviewers have any clue at all of the work ? its vision ,purpose, process ,effort ,challenges?
A work that takes herculean efforts for two years ( of making) & number of hours of vigorous practise is covered as an average , mediocre report in the review & given to the millions of readers !!!
What is the purpose of any review/report if it cannot feel the depth of the work.
Where does the vision of reaching quality art to the world stand when critics do not recognize the worth of a work.
How do all those million readers who did not come to the program feel the same joy that the whole auditorium experienced if  they read an ordinary report ?

As it is there is such limited interest for classical arts & when good creative energies flow through new works why are the eyes & hearts of critics not receptive ?

CAN ART CRITICS BECOME FRIENDS OF ART ?

It would be great if the reviewer could be part of the creative process of a new work before writing about it.
Then he can be more empathetic towards Art.

Whether the works gets published or not DOES NOT MATTER.
What matters is that it will lead to deeper understanding of the work.

Nirupama & Rajendra

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Can Art Critics be friends of Art !

Creativity is the quality one brings to an activity , it is an attitude, an inner approach.
Creativity means loving whatsoever one does , enjoying, celebrating it - OSHO

We consider ourselves creative artists using classical dance as a media to realize our visions, our dreams , our LOVE.
Dance is not just a performing art ,but CELEBRATION OF LIFE !

We believe -Artist creates out of noble purpose of sharing Joy & Aesthetics with the world.
Artist tears himself to bring in excellence in every aspect.All efforts an artist makes is for the LOVE of Art & NOT for any benefits of Fame or Finances.
The Art lover relishes it, enjoys it & participates in the celebrations .
Everything is beautiful ,audiences go into raptures & even honor the performances with standing ovation.

While both the artists & Art lovers are still enjoying that bliss comes disappointing reviews in the newspaper which is the reason for my scribbles.
It has raised some questions  & emotions in me.
This is my response to the recent review/article/reports given in some newspapers & online portals on our production Kathakitathom that was staged recently in Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore.

Questions :
Do the reviewers have any clue at all of the work ? its vision ,purpose, process ,effort ,challenges?
A work that takes herculean efforts for two years ( of making) & number of hours of vigorous practise is covered as an average , mediocre report in the review & given to the millions of readers !!!
What is the purpose of any review/report if it cannot feel the depth of the work.
Where does the vision of reaching quality art to the world stand when critics do not recognize the worth of a work.
How do all those million readers who did not come to the program feel the same joy that the whole auditorium experienced if  they read an ordinary report ?

As it is there is such limited interest for classical arts & when good creative energies flow through new works why are the eyes & hearts of critics not receptive ?

CAN ART CRITICS BECOME FRIENDS OF ART ?

It would be great if the reviewer could be part of the creative process of a new work before writing about it.
Then he can be more empathetic towards Art.

Whether the works gets published or not DOES NOT MATTER.
What matters is that it will lead to deeper understanding of the work.

Nirupama & Rajendra

Posted via email from Abhinava Dance Company