FINE ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY

ANNUAL REPORT (2019-20)

The Fine Arts and Photography Society (FAPS), Kirori Mal College, is a body of buddingartists striving for excellence in the eponymous fields. Besides imparting practical knowledge inthe fields of fine arts and photography, the society endeavors to maintain its position as one ofthe best cultural societies within the country. It is worth mentioning that the post holders’ as wellas the members’ consistent efforts has helped in carrying on the legacy of the society. Thesession of 2019-20, has gone remarkably well under the excellent supervision of Ms.Geethanjali Kher as the society’s convener. The society had a total of twenty-five memberspursuing different courses in this session.

Events

1. General Trials: The students of the college were provided an opportunity to be a part ofthe society through the general trials. Approximately fifty candidates appeared for thetrials and four were selected through critical rounds of evaluation and screening so as tomaintain the level of the quality of work that is expected by a member of FAPS.

2. Freshers’ Talent Show: The society organized its annual Freshers’ Talent Show on the20th of September 2019, showcasing the skills of the new members through an exhibition.The theme of the exhibition revolved around the contemporary plastic waste problem.The society put up a remarkable yet grotesque installation which was symbolic of thetheme and aptly named as ‘The Hurling Heaven’. This year saw the entry of six artistsand four photographers to the FAPS team. The exhibition was graced by the presence ofthe college’s principal, Dr. Vibha Singh Chauhan, and was well-received by teachersand students alike.

3. Trip to the National Gallery of Modern Art: The society organized an educational tripto the gallery for the members to explore the depths of modern art and employ theknowledge gained into their work.

4. The Artwalk: The society hosted an art walk with Miranda House’ fine arts society‘Adwitiya’ in association with OnePlus. The initiative was the first of its kind and waslauded by the participants as well as various other fine arts societies of the university.

5. Founder’s Day: The society showcased their brilliant skills by putting up an exhibitionon the college’s Founder’s Day. The chief guest and the Principal, along with variousother alums, graced the exhibition and appreciated the members’ skills which wereapparent in their respective works. The chief guest talked of his admiration for both artand photography and offered to help promote the influence of said fields within theuniversity.

6. Perceptions: The society organized its two-day annual event ‘Perceptions’ on the 20th-21st February 2020. It imitated every aspect of a professional exhibition and set a new

standard for all art exhibitions across the university. The exhibition had variousinstallations which illustrated the theme of social justice in their own way, stalls which

sold customized bookmarks and postcards, a workshop by photographer Mr. KunalMalhotra, and a plethora of competitions calling all the artists and photographers of the

university to compete against each other. The event was highly acclaimed by the generalaudience, teachers and participants.

To summarize, the session of 2019-20 has seen a significant amelioration in all aspects of thesociety. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude towards our Principal, Dr. VibhaSingh Chauhan, the society would not have had the requisite platform to work on which itcurrently has Mr. Satyendra Kumar, the convenerof Cultural Council of our college, hasbeen the light of our ambitions as we were provided ample opportunities through him. Lastly,we appreciate the efforts ofHarshit Kapoor, president of the society during the session of2019-20 and our post holders, Yuvvraj Singh (Vice President), Ashita Sharma andBhumika (General Secretary).

Achievements 2019-20

1. Jagriti Singh- AIMS Pulse - T-Shirt Painting - 3rd - 17/9/2019- AIMS Pulse - Cosplay - 2nd - 17/9/2019- IIT Rendezvous'19 String Theory - 1st - 2/10/2019- Ramjas Art Slam Best Exhibit - 2nd - 15/10/2019

2. Vaibhav Butola- IIT Rendezvous'19 String Theory - 1st - 2/10/2019- Hansraj NSS Poster - 3rd - 16/9/2019- DRC Chemistry Dept Poster - 1st - 25/9/2019- BPIT Doodle Art - 1st - 15/10/2019- DDUC Rangrez Painting Competition - 2nd - 21/10/2019- Satyawati NSS-BHEL Poster Making Competition - 3rd - 31/10/2019- DDUC Graphic Novel Making Competition - 1st - 21/10/2019- DTU Abhivyakti Doodling Competition - 1st - 5/11/2019- Wharfstreet Fan Art Contest - Online Winner - 11/12/2019

- IIT Mood Indigo'19 - Cursor Strokes Mascot Contest - 2nd - 26/12/2019- JMC Online Movie Poster Making Competition - 3rd - 21/1/20- Sri Venkateswara Poster Making Competition - Special Mention - 25/1/20- Miranda Economics Society Cartoon Making Competition - 1st - 7/2/20- Miranda Tricord Society Poster Making - 2nd - 11/2/20- JMC Green Society Poster Making - 2nd - 15/2/20- SSCBS Lyrical Interpretation - 2nd - 26/02/2020- SGTBK Poster Making - 1st - 28/02/2020- DRC Mask Painting - 1st - 28/02/2020- SRCC Comic Strip Making - 3rd - 19/02/2020- SRCC Doodling - 2nd - 19/02/2020- HINDU Painting Competition - 3rd - 2/03/2020- MLNCE Poster Making - Consolation Prize - 2/03/2020- DYAL SINGH Doodling on Cup - 1st - 05/03/2020- SWAMI SHRADHHANAND Doodling - 2nd - 06/03/2020- IIT BOMBAY Abhyuday Social Fest Art Exhibition Entry - 19/01/2020

3. Ashita Sharma- IIT Rendezvous'19 String Theory - 1st - 2/10/2019- Ramjas - Art Slam Best Exhibit - 2nd - 15/10/2019- NSS KMC - Poster Making Competition - 2nd - 19/10/2019- DDUC - Online Poster Making Competition - 1st - 22/10/2019

4. Esther Lamthianhoih- IIT Rendezvous'19 String Theory - 1st - 2/10/2019- Ramjas Art Slam Best Exhibit - 2nd - 15/10/2019

5. Pratyush Singh- IIT Rendezvous'19 Climactic - 3rd - 4/10/2019- International Business Council, Photo Essay Competition - 1st - 19/10/2019

6. Varun Gadodia- IIT Rendezvous'19 Climactic - 3rd - 4/10/2019

7. Mohit Jindal- JDMC Online Photography - 4/10/2019 - 1st- VIPS - on the spot Photography Competition - 11/10/2019 - 1st- KMC - NSS on the spot Photography Competition - 19/10/2019 - 2nd- JDMC Darkroom-online Photography - 9/1/2020 - 2nd

- PGDAV - Online Photography Team Competition - 25/1/2020 - 3rd- PGDAV - Darkroom Competition - 25/1/2020 - 1st- JMC -Online photography ( political science association) competition -31/01/2020 - 3rd- St. Stephens Photography Society Exhibition Competition - 18/2/2020 - 1st- DRC - Lumac -online photography competition 28/02/2000- 2nd- D.A.V - All india exhibition -Indra Gandhi Stadium - one of the DelhiRepresentatives- DRC - On the spot competition 28/02/2020 - 1st- Shaheed Rajguru College - Online photography competition at - 4/03/2020 - 1st- DRC - WDC on the spot Photography competition - 06/03/20 - 1st- Ramjas College - Photo selected for display in the exhibition competition24/02/2020- Kumarjee Store Gurugram - Women's day special Competition - 9/03/2020 - 1st- DCAC- Online Photography Competition - 9/03/2020 - 2nd

8. Srishti Manchanda- One Plus at DU Photography Competition - 1st - 12/10/2019- Puma India's Propah Lady Photography Contest - 1st - 23/11/2019

9. Hrishikesh Talukdar- IIT Rendezvous Through the Lens - 2nd - 5/10/2019- International Business Council, Photo Essay Competition - 3rd - 19/10/2019- Shyam Lal College(Evening) Online Photography Competition - 3rd - 11/11/2019- HINDU Photography Exhibition - 1st - 25/2/2020

10. Yugaanter Negi- Ramjas Art Slam Best Exhibit - 2nd - 15/10/2019- KMC Poster Making Competition -1st- 24/10/2019- DDUC Graphic Novel Making Competition - 1st - 21/10/2019- DRC Doodle Making competition - 1st - 06/03/20

11. Anubhav Singh- Ramjas Art Slam Best Exhibit - 2nd - 15/10/2019- SSCBS Lyrical Interpretation - 1st - 26/02/2020- SSCBS Charcoal Sketching - 1st - 26/02/2020- DRC Mask Painting - 2nd - 28/02/2020- Sri Venkasteswara Live Sketching - 1st - 27/02/2020

12. Yumsen Tapodia- Ramjas Art Slam Best Exhibit - 2nd - 15/10/2019

13. Salonee Mittal- Ramjas Art Slam Best Exhibit - 2nd - 15/10/2019- SSCBS Lyrical Interpretation - 3rd - 26/02/2020- DRC Brushless Painting - 2nd - 28/02/2020- DRC Doodle Making competition - 2nd - 06/03/20

14. Sarthak Ahuja- JMC Memography - 1st - 17/10/2019- PGDAV Online Photography Team Competition - 3rd - 25/01/2020

15. Harshit Kapoor- Khalsa Delhi Tour Winner - 19/10/2019

16. Vinayaka .N.R.- NSS KMC Photography Competition - 1st - 19/10/2019- PGDAV Online Photography Team Competition - 3rd - 25/01/2020- Gargi irisgargi photography competition - 1st - 20/02/2020

17. Manulaya Singh- OnePlus FAPS x Adwitiya 'The Artwalk' - 2nd - 11/01/2020

18. Bhumika- PGDAV Online Photography Team Competition - 3rd - 25/01/2020