(L) Master Illustrator, Canato Jimomi, proves his paintings to Press Secretary to chief Minister, Abu Metha and his guest. (R) Art piece of Canato Jimomi.
An illustrator, Merchandiser, a musician and a Master Artist, Young Canato Jimomi, who has the desire to give smile on the face of the visitors through his paintings, has launched the Oodles of doodles, an art exhibition at Dream café this morning which was officially launched by Abu Metha, Press Secretary to Chief Minister Nagaland.
26 varieties of paintings, portraying Naga cultures are put on display, which are also on sale that will go on till the last day of the hornbill festival, 7 December. The press secretary in his address congratulated Canato for his effort which is a dream come true for an artist and also Theja Meru for making the dream of a youngsters alive and for the encouragement he is initiates for the youths.
Prelude to Hornbill Fest 2011
26 varieties of paintings, portraying Naga cultures are put on display, which are also on sale that will go on till the last day of the hornbill festival, 7 December. The press secretary in his address congratulated Canato for his effort which is a dream come true for an artist and also Theja Meru for making the dream of a youngsters alive and for the encouragement he is initiates for the youths.
Prelude to Hornbill Fest 2011
Metha said art is not just about showcasing but it can be in the form of literature, music, paintings and thereby it’s a way for the young people to realize their dreams and achieve highest level of achievement in the society, “Art has no language, cross any boundaries in the country and can reach in any form in the world”, he added.
Lauding the artist Canato, who said he is proud of Naga culture, Metha asserted that young Nagas today, are excelling in many fields but likewise many are losing in touch with the culture because of the westernization that has grab the society.
He said he is encouraged to hear a young Naga saying “I am proud of my culture and proud to take them throughout the world across the country”, the press secretary expressed hope that there will be a queue to many youngsters to follow the same.
He also appealed the young Nagas across that “wherever you are just a Naga but once you are outside Naga you are the ambassador of the Nagas”, and “to be an ambassador of the Nagas you have to be proud of you background, your culture, your heritage”, Metha urged upon. Maintain that the art work depicts the mood of the day, he said it is the aim of every artist to put the word through paintings reflecting today’s life and perhaps down the line, Metha said any person who sees the work will retrospect and will bring to life the 100 years back, what Nagas was.
Canato in his brief address thanked Abu Metha and Theja Meru for bringing his efforts into reality and said being an illustrator for children books he also has a plan to take it forward. He said his inspiration drew from the rich Naga traditions and cultures and added he is proud to have belonged from a rich culture background. The art work exhibition and sale is supported by Rattle & Hum Society, the Heritage, Wishingwell and Fairies.
Lauding the artist Canato, who said he is proud of Naga culture, Metha asserted that young Nagas today, are excelling in many fields but likewise many are losing in touch with the culture because of the westernization that has grab the society.
He said he is encouraged to hear a young Naga saying “I am proud of my culture and proud to take them throughout the world across the country”, the press secretary expressed hope that there will be a queue to many youngsters to follow the same.
He also appealed the young Nagas across that “wherever you are just a Naga but once you are outside Naga you are the ambassador of the Nagas”, and “to be an ambassador of the Nagas you have to be proud of you background, your culture, your heritage”, Metha urged upon. Maintain that the art work depicts the mood of the day, he said it is the aim of every artist to put the word through paintings reflecting today’s life and perhaps down the line, Metha said any person who sees the work will retrospect and will bring to life the 100 years back, what Nagas was.
Canato in his brief address thanked Abu Metha and Theja Meru for bringing his efforts into reality and said being an illustrator for children books he also has a plan to take it forward. He said his inspiration drew from the rich Naga traditions and cultures and added he is proud to have belonged from a rich culture background. The art work exhibition and sale is supported by Rattle & Hum Society, the Heritage, Wishingwell and Fairies.
