\ Aksharanjali 2009
Calligraphy Exhiibition
22-28 February 2009
Aksharanjali was the first calligraphy exhibition organised by Aksharaya in honor of Late Prof. R. K. Joshi. This exhibit was held at the ‘Directotate of Art Gallery’ in Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts. This event saw a generous participation of many
22-28 February 2009
Aksharanjali was the first calligraphy exhibition organised by Aksharaya in honor of Late Prof. R. K. Joshi. This exhibit was held at the ‘Directotate of Art Gallery’ in Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts. This event saw a generous participation of many
calligraphers Prof. Santosh Kshirsagar, Prof. Shubhanand Jog, Achyut Palav, Vikram Gaikwad, Kedar Malegaonkar, Priti Sagvekar, Sarang Kulkarni, Noopur Datye, Kalpesh Gosavi were present among the others. Events such as talks, discussions and a poetry reading were also a part of this exhibition.
\ Events & happenings during the exhibition
Aksharanjali Happening
22 February 2009
Letterforms from ten Indian scripts were painted on, on 3 ft. by 70 ft. long scrolls, in a challenging fifteen-minute period. This in-campus event called the ‘Happening’ was
conceptualised by Santosh Kshirsagar and organised by the calligraphy and typography students of Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts to demonstrate the diverse letterforms of all Indian languages. This event marked the beginning of this exhibition.
\ 'Happening' - an overview
\ From left to right: Prof. Upadhaya, Prof. Nadkarni and Prof. Ghare have an open discussion
with the students. Prof. Saynekar giving a speech at the launch of the exhibition
\ Priti Rajwade and ‘Aksharmargi’ - a book designed by her reflecting on Prof. R. K. Joshi’s persona and self in design, his multi-faceted personality and the parallel lives he lived.
\ An afternoon talk by Prof. Shantaram Pawar and Prof. Ghare.
\ A poetry reading session by Santosh Kshirsagar, where he simplistically put forward his thoughts and ideas about scripts and letterforms. An 8 ft. by 24 ft. hand painted canvas proved an ideal backdrop as the artist recited his writings.
\ Past Events
\ Aksharsanvad: A Talk by Mahindra Patel, SJJCOA - Mumbai
\ Aksharsanvad: A Talk by Mukund Gokhale, SJJIAA - Mumbai
\ Aksharsanvad: An Interview with Kamal Shedge, SJJIAA - Mumbai
\ Workshop & Camp 2010, Sasavne, Alibag
\ Aksharsanvad: A Talk by Girish Dalvi, SJJIAA - Mumbai
\ Aksharaya at Typography Day 2010, SJJIAA - Mumbai
\ Aksharanjali 2009, SJJIAA - Mumbai
\ Camp 2008, Munavli, Alibagh
\ Calender 2007 \ Camp 2006
\ Upcoming Events
\ Aksharsanvad: A Talk by Hanif Kureshi & Sarang Kulkarni, SJJCOA, Mumbai
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