IIM Jammu Hosts Grand Unveiling Ceremony of Two-Day Painting Workshop
New Delhi: As part of its ongoing 10-year Celebrations, the Indian Institute of Management Jammu organized the Unveiling Ceremony of the two-day live painting workshop at its Jagti Campus in Mandapam Auditorium on 10th Nov 2025. The live painting workshop, led by the eminent and veteran artist Shri Bhushan Kesar, accompanied by Shri Ankush Kesar on 08th and 09th Nov 2025, offered a captivating visual journey celebrating the beauty of creativity, imagination, and human expression. Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Gupta, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu was Chief Guest on the occasion. Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu graced the occasion. The event was graced by the presence of eminent artist Shri Bhushan Kesar, who was accompanied by his son, Shri Ankush Kesar.
The event featured an impressive display of 27 paintings created by the talented students of IIM Jammu, reflecting diverse themes of creativity, culture, and human expression. The highlight of the exhibition was the unveiling of the main artwork by the eminent and veteran artist Shri Bhushan Kesar.
The unveiling was gracefully carried out by Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Gupta, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, in the presence of Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, Shri Bhushan Kesar, and Shri Ankush Kesar. The artistic showcase beautifully captured the essence of harmony and collaboration between art and academia, leaving the audience inspired.
The unveiling ceremony was graced by Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics; Prof. Brigadier (Retd.) Neeraj Soni; and Dr. Harsha Jariwala, Co-Chairperson, Student Affairs, in the presence of faculty, officers, staff, and students. An audio-visual depicting the illustrious artistic journey of Shri Bhushan Kesar, thoughtfully curated by the students of IIM Jammu, was showcased on the occasion.
Additionally, an AV featuring the creative moments from the two-day painting workshop was presented, standing out as one of the key highlights of the event. Subsequently, certificates were distributed to the students of IIM Jammu and the participants from the Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Jammu.
The participants from both institutions shared their experiences, expressing appreciation for the creative and collaborative learning environment fostered during the workshop. The event culminated with the National Anthem.The live painting workshop provided participants with an immersive experience in live painting, dialogue, and reflection, bridging aesthetics and intellect.
The canvases unveiled stood as powerful symbols of the symbiosis between education and art, embodying the Institute’s motto, “Creating Leaders with a Heart.” The workshop was organized by Painting Club, IIM Jammu under Anandam, The Centre of Happiness in close coordination with Student Affairs Office, IIM Jammu.