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When you visit the 'G. K Institute of Art' in Alwarpet, where classes are held from 9 am to 9 pm on all 7 days of a week, you experience all these emotions and much more. 'G. K Institute of Art' was started by B. Gopakumaran, a student of Ravi Varma Institute of Arts in Kerala, six months ago. Being interested in drawing and painting, from a young age, he took to this form and chose it as his vocation. After working in a number of ad agencies, Gopu says he started this school, a project close to his heart.
The mood here is one of fun, as in a picnic. Even children who are idle, are not pulled up; rather Gopu tries and motivates them to willingly take up their work. The parents who accompany their children also sit down and draw. When asked what prompted him to start this school, Gopu says, "My life is art. I worked in a number of advertising agencies, but had no job satisfaction. I wanted to do something different. I was always very keen on teaching drawing/painting. So I decided to make a career out of teaching and started this school." "There "In most schools the students are asked to strictly follow the teacher's instructions, much like a science class. The students end up being clones of the teachers. In my school, I assess the students and give enough freedom for their creativity, so that their individuality (uniqueness) comes to the fore." Exclusive Once every two/three months the artists trained in this school hold exhibitions. Well-known cartoonist Madan was a special invitee for the last exhibition and he is supposed to have been impressed. When queried about the response to his efforts, Gopu says that Pure Art always has value. "We don't teach crafts. Drawing and painting is our focus. We teach all the nuances. Hence the response is very good. You can see for yourself, how even old people are so enthusiastic."
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contact: Published on 21st May 2002 Saravanan
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What
would be your state of mind if you are in a room where there are 4-year-old
children to 80-year-old grandfathers, furiously painting? You would be
delighted? Amazed? Enthusiastic? Happy? May be all of these.
Admissions
are open from the age of four up to the age of eighty in the 'G. K Institute of
Art.' The senior citizens get 50% off on fees, says a smiling Gopu.
is a false notion that learning art is difficult and old people are considered
unfit to be taught. However, I don't agree. Drawing can be learnt by anyone, at
any age, any time. I strongly believe in this and hence our school, the only art
school, works from 9 am to 9 pm, all 7 days in a week."
time slots are available for housewives, working women, office-goers. All the
nuances of pencil art, water colour, oil painting are taught here. Similarly,
nature, human forms, modern art are some of the subjects people are taught,
based on their choice. Thousands of students have benefitted, so far. The
monthly fee is Rs. 150 only (50% off, for senior citizens). A special summer
coaching camp is in progress now.
What
we saw in 'G. K Institute of Art' corroborates Gopu's claim that the school is
popular. A child, about 4 or 5 years, is drawing a picture. The father calls the
child home. The child refuses. The father persists. Again the child refuses. The
father then tries to pull the child up from its place. The child starts wailing,
makes a big scene and finally settles down to continue. The parent now waits
patiently till the child completes her drawing!
