UditVani, Jamshedpur : The Jamshedpur Literature Festival will be held on December 20–21 at Hotel Ramada, promising a vibrant celebration of art and creativity. On the second day, December 21, the festival will feature special sessions and workshops dedicated to the world of art, with renowned artists from across the country participating.
The day will begin at 9:45 a.m. with a unique workshop titled “The Magical Class of Canvas and Brush.” This session will be conducted by Warli artist Akanksha Singh from Varanasi and Sohrai artist Punita Mishra from Ranchi. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the techniques, aesthetics, and cultural roots of India’s traditional tribal art forms—Warli and Sohrai. The workshop will include live demonstrations, brushwork techniques, and an in-depth discussion on the nuances of color and composition.
Following this, a special session titled “Biography of Canvas” will be organized. For the first time in Jamshedpur, eminent painter Manish Pushkale, Padma Shri award-winning Gond artist Bhajju Shyam (Bhopal), and Indian Revenue Service officer and art enthusiast Ritu Sharma will share the stage. This session will delve into the philosophy of canvas, the sensitivity of colors, and the beauty of Indian folk expression. The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Pranu Shukla from Jaipur.
After the sessions, an interactive Q&A segment will be held for students from various colleges. Young artists will get the chance to engage directly with distinguished painters from across India. Additionally, heads of Arts & Culture departments from several city colleges will be felicitated.
According to organizing committee member Akash Modi, the festival presents a significant opportunity to connect Jamshedpur’s art culture with a national platform. The sessions will be highly beneficial for students, painters, illustrators, and art enthusiasts. Dr. Juhi Samarpita of the organizing committee added that this art-focused day will provide new creative direction to the city and offer a unique blend of art, dialogue, and tribal heritage.
