Aspiring Artist

Exploring creativity through Madhubani art

Here is an insightful conversation with an aspiring artist from Apeejay School, Tanda Road

Published

6 months ago

December 26, 2023

Apeejay School, Tanda Road, Jalandhar, proudly introduces Advita Chopra, a brilliant artistic talent. Selected as this week’s Apeejay Aspiring Artist, let’s delve into the world of this young painter and discover the wisdom and innovation that shape her artistic journey. Read edited excerpts:

Since when did you start drawing?
I have been drawing since childhood, making it one of my cherished hobbies from nursery days.

Which art form is your favourite and why?
Painting, particularly Madhubani art, is my favourite. These forms allow me to explore the depths of my creativity.

How does your school support you as an artist? The encouragement from my teachers at school is constant. Their praise motivates me to draw more, especially when my artwork features on Apeejay Newsroom, it significantly boosts my confidence.

What is your definition of art?
Art, to me, is a medium for self-expression. The immense happiness I feel upon completing an artwork is truly unparalleled.

How much time does it take to complete one artwork, and what are the common ideas and themes?
Typically, it takes around two hours for me to complete one artwork. For larger projects on big charts, it might extend to one or two days. As for ideas, I often find inspiration in mandala designs.

Any upcoming artworks in the pipeline?
Currently, I am engrossed in creating some intricate mandala designs.

Is there a new art form you wish to learn?
Realistic portraits intrigue me, and I aspire to master this art form. The beauty and attraction of realistic paintings is captivating.

Any other hobbies apart from art?
Aside from art, yoga and reading are my cherished pastimes.

Senior Correspondent at the Apeejay Newsroom, Arijit has written more than a thousand articles across varied genres and also shot video interviews and live coverages with the highest viewership, displaying his versatility and skill. Be it a special achievement article, feedback from a parent, high profile alumnus interview or a featured write up on culture, literature and sports, he is the go to person. His initiatives like Aspiring Artist, Promising Poet and Book reviews have earned him special place in the hearts of all students and readers. Arijit initiated video interviews with a wholesome campaign on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, consisting of 16 match review articles and 3 video interviews of budding football players and enthusiasts across various Apeejay schools in Delhi. He also did the live coverage of Apeejay Noida's mega event Runathon 2023 and also many other special interviews. All his videos created new benchmarks for views, especially the latter crossing 2k views in just days. A performing poet, short story writer and football player in the other half of the day, Arijit leads a colourful and passionate life. You can watch his performances at his YouTube channel- Arijit Roy Poems, and also read his poems and short stories at his blog with the same name. He can be reached at [email protected] and [email protected]