Spotlight Operation Sindoor | Painting valour and sculpting legacy at Lalit Kala Akademi workshop in Lucknow

To honour the courage and valour of the Indian Armed Forces, Lalit Kala Akademi, Lucknow, organised a day-long art and sculpting workshop-exhibition

To honour the courage and valour of the Indian Armed Forces, Lalit Kala Akademi, the National Institute of Arts, organised a day-long art and sculpting workshop and exhibition- Shaurya Kala Shivir in Lucknow.

Lalit Kala Akademi, the National Institute of Arts organised a day-long art and sculpting workshop-exhibition (Deepak Gupta/HT)

"It's our way to express our gratitude to our forces," affirmed Dr Devendra Tripathi, regional secretary of the institute.

He further elaborated, stating, "The aim of the camp was to pay tribute to all our soldiers who put their lives at stake for us. Consequently, trained and budding painters along with the sculptors offered tribute in their own unique way, making a small yet profound contribution in service to our country through their creative work."

Illustrating this spirit, Vineet Pandey, in his painting, brought alive a soldier—an Indian daughter—on the canvas. Similarly, painter Ishwar Chandra depicted the indelible contribution of the army and their heroic sagas. Siddharth, for his part, painted Colonel Sophia Qureshi, while Manoj Hansraj remembered Operation Sindoor through his compelling work.

Ultimately, the artworks of the participants not only reflected a keen aesthetic sense but also clearly echoed patriotism and unwavering bravery.

Sculptor busy shaping his piece of art, depicting a soldier at war (Deepak Gupta)

A painter at work (Deepak Gupta/HT)