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Naga paintings a big hit in New Delhi
by Gautam
Parihar
New
Delhi: People have heard Naga music but a very
few have seen Naga paintings. This was evident at
the Naga Art Exhibition recently held at the India
International Centre (IIC). The exhibition was organised
for the first time in the national capital by the
North East Cultural Centre in collaboration with the
IIC. Titled as "Beyond the Morung", the art exhibition
presented Naga artistic calibre and capabilities.
"As far as art is concerned, it is definitely a very-very
strong medium of ushering in peace. It lends avenues
for people to express themselves. There are Nagas,
who are very talented," said M.Jimmy Chishi, an artist.
Each and every painting on display -- be it the haunting
faces of brave Naga warriors, a loom deserted by the
weaver on hearing tragic news, or skulls of prized
Mithuns -- reflect the lives of the Nagas. "I want
to bring the message of the kingdom of God. Only through
God, you can find true containment. I also believe
that the present generation lacks in contentment.
I always believe that contentment is not what you
want, but the realization of what you already have.
So, I want to give that message," said Seyiekelie
Tepa, an artist. The creative community of the state
has been painstakingly working to protest the beauty,
splendour and richness of a colourful society which
has been overshadowed by violence. The exhibition
is titled, "Beyond the Morung" here 'Morung' refers
to traditional teachings imparted to Nagas in traditional
dormitories. But, the Nagas want to go beyond the
'Morung', beyond tradition .The exhibition conveys
the aspirations of the Nagas. The younger generation
of Nagas want to move beyond the narrow confines of
region, tribe, language and community and explore
the world outside.
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Mar 15, 2008
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