DIMAPUR, November 1 (MExN): Advisor for art and culture, Deo Nukhu lamented that the priceless Naga art and antiques such as stone and wood carvings, sculptures were lost during the heights of insurgency period in 1956 and 1957 when the Indian armed forces carried out various operations in Naga areas.
However, Nukhu expressed the hope that with the growing interest being shown in the field of art by the upcoming young generation, some of the lost art could be rebuilt. He was addressing the inaugural programme of demonstrative art workshop cum exhibition as the chief guest at Town Hall Dimapur on Tuesday. Nukhu maintained that the present generation has not preserved much of what the forefathers practiced as should have been preserved. He noted that Nagas have very less professionals in the area of art but was optimistic that the youngsters who have the potential to excel could come up to live their dreams.
He also mooted the idea of introducing art as a subject of equal importance like any other subject taught in schools. Nukhu encouraged the people to come and witness the ongoing exhibition which would continue till November 5.
Director NEZCC Dimapur, Son Kamei IPS in his brief speech pointed out the grave need of a proper art gallery in the state and said that there was an initiative to open art gallery at the NEZCC complex in Dimapur.
Students of Bethesda Higher Secondary School presented a special number during the programme which was chaired by director art and culture, K. Kughazhe Yeputhomi. Altogether 10 artists are exhibiting their works in the workshop which is organized by the department of art and culture in collaboration with NEZCC Dimapur.
However, Nukhu expressed the hope that with the growing interest being shown in the field of art by the upcoming young generation, some of the lost art could be rebuilt. He was addressing the inaugural programme of demonstrative art workshop cum exhibition as the chief guest at Town Hall Dimapur on Tuesday. Nukhu maintained that the present generation has not preserved much of what the forefathers practiced as should have been preserved. He noted that Nagas have very less professionals in the area of art but was optimistic that the youngsters who have the potential to excel could come up to live their dreams.
He also mooted the idea of introducing art as a subject of equal importance like any other subject taught in schools. Nukhu encouraged the people to come and witness the ongoing exhibition which would continue till November 5.
Director NEZCC Dimapur, Son Kamei IPS in his brief speech pointed out the grave need of a proper art gallery in the state and said that there was an initiative to open art gallery at the NEZCC complex in Dimapur.
Students of Bethesda Higher Secondary School presented a special number during the programme which was chaired by director art and culture, K. Kughazhe Yeputhomi. Altogether 10 artists are exhibiting their works in the workshop which is organized by the department of art and culture in collaboration with NEZCC Dimapur.
