Artworks from day 2 of lockdown

Indiaart and Khula Aasmaan announced an art project titled “Art in the time of coronavirus – hope and positivity through creativity“, supported by Finolex Industries and Mukul Madhav Foundation. This art initiative to encourage people to create art is designed to fight coronavirus pandemic. We believe that hope and positivity through creativity is the answer to the challenge posed by the uncertain times and the lockdown to fight coronavirus pandemic. The response to this art project has been phenomenal. See select artworks from day 2 of lockdown.

Pencil sketch by Dr. Kiran Kharat, Pune on day 2 of lockdown

Ray of hope, pencil sketch by Dr. Kiran Kharat, Pune - art on day 2 of lockdown — Ray of hope, pencil sketch by Dr. Kiran Kharat, Pune

Title: Ray of Hope

Medium: pencil sketch

Size: the cartridge paper size

Kiran on his art:

I wanted to do an art work with pencil which would reflect the indomitable spirit of science against a formidable adversary which has brought the world on its knees. I dedicated this to the scientific community working on a vaccine.

Kiran about himself:

I am Dr. Kiran Kharat. I am 55 years old with no training in art whatsoever. I am a joint replacement surgeon by profession. I believe in perseverance and hope.

Listen to Dr. Kiran Kharat talk about this initiative

Charcoal sketch by Gauhar Dhir, Pune

Gauhar Dhir (16 years) is working on her charcoal sketch – part of the initiative “Art in the time of Corona – hope and positivity through creativity” by Indiaart and Khula Aasmaan, supported by Finolex Industries and Mukul Madhav Foundation.

Gauhar about herself :

I am Gauhar Dhir, a 16 year old female, studying in grade 10, in Pune, Maharashtra. I have always been inclined towards creative fields like painting, sketching, dancing and choreography. I portray my interests, thoughts and imaginations through my sketches and paintings. I believe that through painting and sketching one may achieve peace, positivity and happiness. I usually make the use of charcoal pencils for sketches and poster colours for paintings.