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A glimpse into the work of a versatile artist
“Artist K.C.S. Paniker created a landscape that combined elements of language and symbolism with colour and shape to construct a painting of a larger nature,” Consul General of the Consulate General of Germany Achim Fabig said.
He launched a book ‘Paniker’ that was compiled by Mr. Paniker’s son S. Nandagopal comprising his paintings, at Artworld Sarala’s Art Centre. Mr. Fabig said the legendary artist who founded the Cholamandel Artists Village had managed to transcend the presumed limitations of Indian artists. “His work is of larger importance, not just to India, but to the world of art as such,” he added. N. Ram, chairman, Kasturi and Sons Limited, said Mr. Paniker was a fine artist who had contributed a great deal to the Madras Art Movement. “The book has been beautifully produced and has very carefully selected text. Mr. Paniker had astonishing energy and integrity that made him do things without expecting success. He did what he believed in and did it exceedingly well,” he added.
He noted Mr. Paniker’s assessment of his work ‘Why do I paint?’ gave an interesting psychological insight about himself. “This shows how open he was,” he added.
The exhibition of prints on canvas will be on till February 10 at the art centre. For details, contact: 24338691
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai / Staff Reporter / Chennai – February 02nd, 2017
FICCI launches cell to educate women on their legal rights
Chennai :
The next time you find yourself tangled in a legal battle concerning matrimony or succession, you can avail first-hand advice. FLO, a division of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and industry (FICCI), has launched a legal and advocacy cell — a pan-Indian attempt to empower women and sensitise them in their knowledge and understanding of laws relevant to their rights.
The cell in Chennai was launched last week with a series of workshops on how to file an FIR, awareness of matrimonial laws, succession and will. It was followed by comprehensive sessions by Jayanthi Natarajan and Justice M Sundar.
“The purpose of this cell is two-fold: firstly, everyone should know their rights and entitlement, and secondary, we as a chamber, want to make important policy suggestions. Pan-India, we found that there were gaps; while laws are available and there are several women who use them to their benefit, they don’t always percolate down. This legal and advocacy cell is an attempt to understand that gap and bridge it,” said Sudha Shivkumar, chairperson, FICCI FLO Chennai.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News> City News> Chennai News / by Saranya Chakrapani / January 31st, 2017