On the morning of Friday 20 April 2012 AMMA Kuwait and PART of Kuwait (Progressive Art Realization Troop) jointly played host to pre-registered student artists and their parents who participated in Prakruti 2012, a landscape painting workshop that was conducted at the Al-Jawhara Al-Ahlea School in Riggae.

The workshop that was inaugurated by the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Satish Chand Mehta captured the nuances of nature through the paintings of children who showed up in large numbers despite inclement weather. Haridas Warrier of AMMA Kuwait and Artist Sreenivasan of PART extended a warm welcome to participants and distinguished guests. A CD of Embracing the World was released by Dr. Nampoori on this occasion by presenting it to the Indian Ambassador.

Thereafter, Artist Sreenivasan supported by Artist Mukundan spoke extensively on various techniques of landscape painting sharing many valuable tips. Artist Sasikrishnan demystified the art of landscape painting by giving an in-depth and interesting explanation about the intricacies of landscape painting while Artist Sunil Pookode demonstrated the same creating a marvelous landscape in a span of few minutes.
The inspiration of AMMA Kuwait, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi synonymous with global humanitarian efforts was captured on canvas by Artist Shammy John who presented the portrait to Madhavankutty Menon of AMMA Kuwait. A 15 panel exhibition meticulously put together by Manjula, Arun and Rakesh displaying the charitable works of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi was a major highlight of the event.

The 5 hour workshop commenced immediately after the inaugural function and brought out the artist in young children under the exemplary guidance of professional artists Sherly, Arun, Maju, Sagar, Abraham, Nikesh, Bindu, Deepa Namboothiri, Suresh, Sreejith, Prinson and Nidhish supported by tireless AMMA Kuwait volunteers supervised by Vidya. Painting paraphernalia was provided by AMMA Kuwait. The materials for the event were provided by philanthropic organizations such as Al Mullah International Exchange Co., LIC International, HOV Group of Companies, Al Naji Infotech.

As the day progressed ideas and colours blended with each other at the tips of the brushes of the young artists giving birth to calm oceans, mighty mountains, puffy clouds and Constable country sides on their canvasses. Today the world is tormented by tribulations of different sorts and love seems scarce. But, the images that manifested on the canvasses of the young artists kindled hope of a brighter future. "The work of children clearly demonstrated that objective beauty exists and that the world is beautiful and interesting like a mansion of joy revealing their love for truth and honesty” is what well known artist Prasanna Rajkumar had to say.

“An Oasis in the midst of a desert”, the words of renowned artist Sasikrishnan sums it all. He went on to explain how, in current times and trends, art workshops such as Prakruti 2012 go a long way to inspire and spur creativity and imagination in young minds”.

Molly of AMMA Kuwait spiced the event with brilliant compering and frequent art related quiz that kept the young minds alert. The other attractions of the workshop were an exhibition of previous works of the participants and the Wall of Free Spirits that was open for expression by any lover of art. The Workshop ended with the distribution of certificates to all participants by the artists of PART.

As Earth Day celebrations gathered impetus in many parts of the world, it was an amazing spectacle that nature lovers in Kuwait witnessed before their eyes on the dusty Friday. In short Prakruti 2012 was a rare union of art, talent, beauty and love. The coming together of accomplished artists and connoisseurs of art in an environment conducive to creativity left an indelible mark in all those who participated in Prakruti 2012.

As Sasikrishnan says, "the future is infinite to an exploring mind”, one hopes that Prakruti 2012 has given birth to a Picasso!