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release 20 Mar 2010:
What
was once the life line of Kerala, is today a decaying, dying
river. It is out of concern for Bharatapuzha (River Nila):
the erosion of the river banks, the dilution of its culture,
neglect and depletion of its resources - that the Nila
Foundation was formed five years ago in Kerala. Foundation
provides a platform for those who feel for the rivers and
its depleting status, and for those who want to positively
contribute to its conservation.
Titled, 'Puzha Malayalam', the 400-page book is
looking at a participatory model where people from different
spheres of life join us in the publication of the book. As a
small step towards this, we are inviting interested people
through a
drawing competition from across the world to sketch the
introductory pages of the fourteen chapters.
'My river'
is the
theme of the competition. This could be a reflection of your
insights or experiences associated with rivers.This could be
about rivers from any parts of the world. Use your
imagination to show the role of rivers played in your life.
Let the river flow, from Nila to Ganges, to Thames to
Danube...
Out of the sketches, we will select 14 entries in three
different age categories, which will be incorporated into
the individual chapters of the book. The winners of 14
entries will also get an opportunity to have an experiential
holiday for a week along Bharatapuzha (River Nila) that
gives insights into its culture, folk art forms, history,
people and life. A board of experts commissioned by Nila
Foundation will be short-listing and selecting the
winning entries. Selected entries will also be exhibited at
the book launch on 05 June 2010 at Thunjan Parambu
literature park in Tirur, Kerala.
As the awards will have three categories for ages below 10,
18 and above, we welcome people from all ages to participate
in this initiative. Those sending hardcopy of their sketches
should draw using black ink in white drawing paper
(10inch*8inch). Digital work is acceptable. Any scanned
images of the work should be of min 300 DPI quality not more
than 5 MB. One applicant can send up to three images. A
separate note on the background of the sketch in not more
than 500 words is appreciated. Provide us information of
your age and nationality. Authenticity of the sketch has to
be self attested. Last date for receiving the sketch is
25th April 2010.
For more details on the book visit
Hard copies of the sketches to be sent to the following
postal address.
Contact person: Prakash M
Address:
Nila Foundation
SMAAS, Kandath Complex Poongottukulam,
Tirur- 676101 Malppuram(Dist), Kerala, India
Ph: +91.9446280603 / 9605396238
email address to sent the sketches:
nilafoundation2010@gmail.com
Subject: Sketches for Puzha Malayalam
the above
sketch was done by Abraham John form 7th Inc for the 'Near
the river' series |
