IIM Jammu Celebrates 10th Year with a Three-Day Live Painting Workshop by Shri K.K. Gandhi
IIM Jammu organized a three-day live painting workshop by renowned artist Shri K.K. Gandhi from Sept 6-8, 2025. The event blended art, culture, and academia to inspire students with creativity and leadership values.
The Indian Institute of Management Jammu has unveiled a truly historic and first-of-its-kind initiative, a three-day live painting workshop from 06th to 08th Sept 2025 at IIM Jammu Jagti Campus by the internationally acclaimed Painter Shri Kamlesh K. Gandhi (Shri KK Gandhi), fondly known as the “Nature Man.” The workshop was inaugurated with the first symbolic brushstroke jointly painted by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and Shri K.K. Gandhi, marking a rare confluence of art, culture, and academia on campus. As part of IIM Jammu’s 10th Year Celebrations, this live painting workshop stands as a symbolic reflection of the Institute’s growth. Each brushstroke mirrors values of creativity, resilience, imagination, harmony, and innovation that define its academic journey.
Over the next three days, the IIM Jammu campus will transform into a living studio, where students and faculty will witness creativity unfolding in real time as Shri K.K. Gandhi paints before their eyes. His art, deeply inspired by the landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir, captures the essence of nomadic tribes, towering mountains, flowing rivers, and the eternal harmony between nature and human life.
For the students of IIM Jammu, this initiative carries profound significance. While management education often focuses on strategy, data, and decision-making, this workshop opens a window to imagination and creativity. By observing the making of art, students imbibe patience, perseverance, and the power of perspective, qualities indispensable for future leaders and entrepreneurs. It reinforces the truth that leadership is not only about efficiency but also about empathy, vision, and the ability to recognize beauty amid complexity. The audience will thus experience a rare spectacle, the birth of a complete artwork before their very eyes, created by a maestro whose canvases serve as soulful reflections of nature and the timeless lives of tribal communities
Born in 1960 in Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Gandhi's journey from entrepreneurship to global recognition as an artist is a testament to passion and perseverance. His work deeply reflects his roots and serves as an inspiration for future generations, urging them to embrace their cultural identities while pursuing excellence. This celebration not only honors his legacy but also reinforces the importance of integrating diverse influences into education and personal development. Through such initiatives, the Institute continues to foster an environment where creativity and cultural appreciation thrive.
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As IIM Jammu continues to foster such meaningful initiatives, it paves the way for a vibrant exchange of ideas that bridges tradition and modernity. Celebrated for his realistic style and purity of expression, he has been conferred the Award of Honour by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (2015), named Artist of the Day at the Jaipur International Art Festival (2013), and recognized by the JCK Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages.
This live painting workshop at IIM Jammu is not just an artistic presentation; it is a celebration of life, nature, and imagination. It marks a landmark moment in IIM Jammu’s journey, weaving together heritage and innovation and leaving behind an indelible impression that will resonate with generations to come.
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