<p>The Shenoy Art Foundation recently launched the ‘Punashchetana’ initiative to promote and support visual artists during the pandemic. </p>.<p>Founded by Gurudas and Amita Shenoy in memory of G S Shenoy, known for his contribution to visual art in Karnataka, the foundation presents annual awards and showcases the works of emerging artists.</p>.<p>In an effort to encourage creativity during the pandemic, the foundation has given grants to previous awardees and five new ones.</p>.<p>The awardees are Pradeep Kumar DM, Sanjeeva Rao Guthi, Srinivasa N Reddy, Naveen Kumar A, Aishwaryan K, Mohan Kumar T, Lokesh BH, Rudragaud Indi, Meenakshi, Anil Ijeri, Manjunath Wali, Prasad KV, Ninganagouda C Patil, Anilakumar Govindappa, Manjunatha B and Tabbu Tabassum. </p>.<p>“We have been watching their work and their journey. They have been consistently creative and learning. We wanted to show people their work,” says Gurudas Shenoy.<br />Each artist receives an honorarium of Rs 12,000 towards purchase of art material.</p>.<p>Works created by them in June and July will be displayed at an online exhibition in July.</p>
<p>The Shenoy Art Foundation recently launched the ‘Punashchetana’ initiative to promote and support visual artists during the pandemic. </p>.<p>Founded by Gurudas and Amita Shenoy in memory of G S Shenoy, known for his contribution to visual art in Karnataka, the foundation presents annual awards and showcases the works of emerging artists.</p>.<p>In an effort to encourage creativity during the pandemic, the foundation has given grants to previous awardees and five new ones.</p>.<p>The awardees are Pradeep Kumar DM, Sanjeeva Rao Guthi, Srinivasa N Reddy, Naveen Kumar A, Aishwaryan K, Mohan Kumar T, Lokesh BH, Rudragaud Indi, Meenakshi, Anil Ijeri, Manjunath Wali, Prasad KV, Ninganagouda C Patil, Anilakumar Govindappa, Manjunatha B and Tabbu Tabassum. </p>.<p>“We have been watching their work and their journey. They have been consistently creative and learning. We wanted to show people their work,” says Gurudas Shenoy.<br />Each artist receives an honorarium of Rs 12,000 towards purchase of art material.</p>.<p>Works created by them in June and July will be displayed at an online exhibition in July.</p>
