Mysuru: The ongoing Fine Arts and Handicrafts Camp and Exhibition at Chamarajendra Government College of Visual Arts (CAVA) in Siddarthanagar, featuring Sand Casting, Clay works and Intricate Sculpture, has been drawing art enthusiasts from far and wide.

The exhibition displays a rich array of artistic works inspired by historic places, nature, devotional masterpiece, black and white artworks, porcelain items and hand crafts alongside traditional attire of Banjara Community, all artistically showcased across more than 20 stalls in the college grounds.

A total of 329 artworks selected under various categories are on display. According to the Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts  Sub-Committee, these include 49 artworks in the Painting category, 41 in Amateur Painting category, 18 in Professional Sculpture, 19 in Amateur Sculpture, 21 in Amateur Applied Arts, 18 in Professional Graphics, 28 in Amateur Photography, 23 in Professional Photography, 5 in Traditional Painting and 35 in Artefacts.

Abhinava Sri Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji of Gavimutt, Koppal, visited the exhibition yesterday and personally inspected the art works. Appreciating craftsmanship, the Seer remarked on the skill and dedication evident in each creation on display.

Among the prominent attractions are a realistic Owl sculpture made from torn clothes perched on a skull, attractive palace created inside a glass bottle, a giant mosquito made up of fine wire detailing and a striking bull figure fashioned from discarded automobile gear chains. Another major draw is life- sized Jackfruit crafted from wax and clay.

A. Devaraju, Sub-Division Officer and Working President of the Fine Arts and Handicrafts Sub-Committee, noted that the exhibition offers an exceptional platform for both amateur and professional artists to display their creative talents, enhancing the overall artistic spirit of Mysuru Dasara.