Amity University hosts annual fashion event

09 Apr '10

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Fashion, fun and fiesta with a dash of knowledge sharing and hobnobbing with renowned artists, fashion designers marked the beginning of two day “ Kreativ 10”, (30th & 31st March 2010)the annual Fashion and Art event by Amity School of Fine Arts(ASFA) and Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT). The event started with a talk show on “ Indian Art in Global Scenario” in which renowned artists Mr. Keshav Malik – Sr. Art Critic, Mr. Suneet Chopra- Sr. Art Critic, Ms. Mithu Sen- Artist, Mr. M. Ramachandran- Regional Secretary, Lalit Kala Academy, Delhi and Ms. Rosshni Vadhera- Vadhera Art Gallery presented their views.

The seminar was followed by honoring of the eminent artist, Mr. Satish Gujral with Lifetime Achievement Award for Art by Ms.Divya Chauhan- Chairperson, Amity School of Fine Arts (ASFA) and Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT). The artist was accompanied by his wife, Ms. Kiran Gujral. Mr. Satish Gujral and his wife inaugurated “ SRIJAN”, which is an exhibition and display of the works of graduating students of Amity School of Fine Arts.

The function was also attended by Maj. Gen K J Singh- Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Dr. B Shukla- Pro Vice Chancellor (A), Amity University, Dr. Pradeep Joshi- Director, Amity School of Fine Arts (ASFA) and Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT).

Prolific experts from Fashion, Textile, Apparel and Retail industry including Mr. Shiv Bhargava, CEO, Viraj Exports Pvt Ltd, Prof.(Dr.) S.M. Ishtiaque, Dy.Director, IIT, Delhi, Mr. Baqar Iftikhar Naqvi, Associate Vice President, Technopak, Bangalore, One Design Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Ms. Pooja Makhija, Director, Fashion Futures were speakers in the Talk Show on the theme “India – Emerging Hub of Fashion Industry”.

Further to it, there was interesting Panel discussion on theme “Opportunities & Challenges to creativity in an increasingly digitized world”. The panelists included Ms. Esha Guja (Sr.Vice Presient, Concept Communication Ltd), Mr. Sanjay Tiwari (CEO, Juxt Consult Research & Consultancy Pvt Ltd), Mr. Jose Joseph (Creativity Director – Vishal Communication Consultant), Mr.Ashok Kumar Verma (Sr. Compositor, Kathputali Animation Studeio) and Mr. Deepak Singh (Fashion Designer).

Students of Amity School of Fashion Technology displayed their colorful creations of clothes and accessories during the Fashion Show organised at the concluding day of Art and Fashion Fest Kreative on 31st March 2010.

Mrs. Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity School of Fine Arts & Amity School of Fashion technology, Maj Gen K. Jai Singh, Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Prof.(Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director (ASFT & ASFA), senior professionals from sponsoring Companies & Industry Experts were present to view the fashion show & encourage the efforts of students.

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