~Padma Shri. awardee artist Mr. Paresh Maity hosts a special workshop for kids highlighting the importance of Art in Education and Child Development by teaching various composition styles and color schemes~
27 April 2018, Mumbai: Mount Litera School International (MLSI)- one of Mumbai’s leading IB schools, today concluded their week-long art festival – Meraki! The festival cascaded into a grand finale in the presence of celebrated painter and Padma Shri. awardee, Mr. Paresh Maity.At the event, Mr. Maity conducted a special workshop for students on art appreciation as well as taught them some exciting techniques, color schemes and composition styles to enliven their canvas.
The aim of inviting Mr. Maity and hosting a week- long art session was to highlight the importance of art in education as well as for child development. The medium helps develop various skills like Fine Motor skills, Cognitive Development, Math and Language Skills etc. amongst kids and allows them to channel their inner creativity! As part of the art week, students created interesting art pieces through artificial printing, Calligraphy printmaking, Symmetry printing, artist impression for legends like Monet, Akbar Padamsee, Picasso etc. Besides painting, the kids also sculpted various figurines and displayed them in the finale exhibition inaugurated by Mr. Maity.
Speaking at the event, Padma Shri. Paresh Maity said, “I am excited to be at MLSI and meet these talented bunch of students with a passion for art! The school has taken a great initiative in highlighting the importance of art at an early age. The medium allows for boundless expression through various colors, textures, canvas etc. I truly believe that art plays a major role in building a child’s personality, and that it should be given equal importance as other academic subjects in school. It is promising to notice the change in our education system that is recognizing art and its worth. I wish the school and its students all the best and will advise them to keep the artist in them alive”
Sharing her thoughts about the event, Mrs. Navyata Goenka – Advisor, Mount Litera School International said, “The creativity that we have seen in our children during Meraki at MLSI is simply extraordinary! Their excitement to meet and learn from a celebrated artist like Mr. Maity showcased their love for the subject. I am grateful to Mr.Maity for devoting his time towards our children and giving them art lessons they will cherish forever! At MLSI, we aim to provide a truly holistic education to our children and I hope they enjoyed Meraki to the fullest!”
The event concluded with an exhibition that displayed various art works created by students of Mount Litera School International and was much appreciated by all!
About Mount Litera School International (MLSI):
MLSI, one of the leading international schools in Mumbai located in Bandra Kurla Complex offers future-ready learning experiences through the IB Methodology for children from playgroup onwards. MLSI’s mission is to ensure that all students achieve the highest academic standards of which they are capable, while being prepared to take their place as world citizens. MLSI believes that the DNA of a child’s education depends on a synergy between three key stakeholders: students, teachers and parents. At MLSI, students acquire knowledge through a dynamic learning process integrating research, inquiry and collaboration, as opposed to traditional methods of memorization and rote learning. Arts, Music, Drama, Sports and other extracurricular activities are assimilated into the program in a completely safe and nurturing environment. Together, these factors coalesce into a holistic learning experience that shapes students into balanced citizens of tomorrow.