The diary game || Better life with steem|| A visit to an art gallery part3

Hi friends, As I mentioned in the two previous posts regarding my visit last week, I had written about the Art Gallery at the Lalit Kala Academy. Continuing that series, I am now posting this third installment. Specifically, I will be sharing photographs of the paintings displayed there, along with details about them. I hope you enjoy it; please be sure to leave your comments in the comments section.

First, we viewed the sculptures—specifically, a diverse collection comprising works crafted from wood, clay, and stone. After admiring these, we proceeded to the paintings section located in an inner room. There, a wide variety of artworks—ranging from modern art to cultural art—were on display. In particular, oil paintings and watercolor artworks, executed on canvas, were showcased for public viewing. Each piece was truly awe-inspiring and remarkable. We were informed that all these works had been created by students and were exhibited solely for viewing purposes; none of them were for sale.

Much of the artwork was modern in style; some pieces were rather enigmatic and even confusing. One particular piece resembled a scene where three women, dressed in various attires, stood conversing with one another. They were depicted wearing traditional Indian clothing and adorning their hair with flowers—it gave the impression that they were gossiping about someone.

Similarly, in another painting, a woman was depicted drying her hair after a bath; water appeared to pour from her tresses like a gushing spring—resembling a waterfall. It was a sight that was at once incredibly beautiful, whimsical, and awe-inspiring.

Similarly, a painting of a dragon fruit was truly exquisite; the contrast between the ripe fruit and the lush green leaves was visually stunning and remarkably lifelike. Another painting depicted women engaged in a variety of occupations; the subjects were portrayed wearing traditional Kerala attire—specifically the Mundu—paired with matching blouses. This single artwork vividly captured women performing diverse tasks, such as harvesting crops, engaging in trade, selling fish, and attending to household chores.

After viewing all of this, we provided our contact details to the staff member present, signed the visitor's register to record our visit, and then departed. Our visit to the goat gallery was deeply satisfying and felt like a truly unique experience; since my children are very fond of goats, they thoroughly enjoyed it.