Indo-Polish creative art was highlighted at the launch of the revamped Polish Institute in Delhi.
Furniture designer Gunjan Gupta and Polish designers Gosia and Tomek Rygalik came together recently for a project titled 'Tableware' at the newly opened Polish Institute here.
Through the display of traditional Indian and Polish utensil ware, the designers presented the design philosophies of their respective countries on the international stage.
The designers also seemed excited about the Polish-Indo Design Project 2015, which aims to develop an interesting array of products to be showcased internationally by Indian and Polish students.
The designers conducted a few workshops to select two students to participate in a study visit to Poland later in the year on the invitation of the Polish Institute.
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Talking about the collaboration, Gunjan feels that it is an excellent opportunity to promote Indian art and aesthetics abroad and to give exposure to students as well.
"The aim is to exhibit common grounds and differences between Indian and Polish culture and their sensibilities via Indian crafts and Polish industrial products", adds Gunjan.
"We hope this exchange programme improves Indian and Polish relations. We are ready to provide scholarships and fellowships to meritorious students," said Arun Kumar Sahu, Deputy Director, Indian
Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Anna Tryc Bromley, Director of the Polish Institute in New Delhi, feels that culture and art have immense potential to bridge gaps between nations.
"I wish that the new premises of the Polish Institute will become a second home for creative people and their ideas from both countries," added Brombley.
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