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This is a special space – one where the team of teachers, staff, children, alumni, partners and customers use their colours, shiny sequins and pompoms to talk about their art ideas, stories, triumphs as well as challenges. This is the voice of Art for Akanksha.
Phulkari is a traditional art form from Punjab. Traditionally, when a girl gets married, her mother gives her a Phulkari dupatta as part of the tradition.
I learned this art in my classroom and discovered that it requires many skills. You need focus and, most importantly, patience.
The most interesting part of Phulkari art was seeing the colours come together. It was amazing to see the final result, and I felt that all my hard work was paying off.
An Akanksha student shares their community through collage art
I have included my home, school, gym, general store, temple, roads, trees and dustbins.
My community is busy and has many people, but it is still a beautiful place to live.
I love my home because it is filled with love, care and happiness.
‘How the Akanksha Children found their Colours’… is about the Akanksha schools and the journey we’ve been on, where we’re still finding out what it’s going to take, to set our children up for life… an empowered life…
The Art Box
A glimpse of The Art Box through our eyes.
’Nature and colour make our world special. The smallest things in nature are full of beauty. The world is connected and unique.’
Samarth and Sai, 14 year old Akanksha students
‘I think Cheetahs are fascinating and awe-inspiring creatures. They are also seen as somewhat shy, like me, avoiding conflict and prioritizing speed over strength. I find them visually striking and memorable and I draw them from my imagination.’
Sanskruti, 15 year old Akanksha student
‘There is so much to do.’
Drishti, 8 year old Akanksha student
‘I could connect this glacier to my life. Sometimes, when we face problems and no one supports us, we feel like giving up. In the same way, in this painting, the ice has no support to stay in one place, so it begins to melt and turns into water.’
Vahida, 12 year old Akanksha student
‘Plastic in our oceans is endangering turtles and other marine life. They get entangled or accidentally eat the plastic. We have to save our turtles.’
Risha, 12 year old Akanksha student