Friends of Elephants, an informal group of people with varied expertise coming together because of their concern for elephant conservation and welfare, is hosting Painting for Pachyderm (Elephants) on Sunday, December 21 at the Rangoli Metro Art Centre, M.G.Road. The aim of the event is to explore the role of art in spreading awareness about conservation and welfare of wildlife, especially that of elephants.
Events for the day include a painting competition for children (Session 1 - 8-15 years; Session 2 - above 15 years) between 11a.m. and 1 p.m. on the theme Elephants and their forest. There will also be an on-the-spot painting/sketching event by artists in front of a live audience between 4.30 and 5.30 p.m. on the theme of 'Elephants and their habitat'. Artists will also speak on Art and Elephants, followed by a panel discussion between 6 pm and 8 pm.
A biodiversity wall is going to be on display from 10 am to 5 pm for anybody to make a silhouette or sketch of any wild animal in India and stick it on to the wall to make a collage.
