Hyundai felicitates 10 Innovators; Awards INR 40 Lakhs Grant

From over 200 entries received from 87 cities and 25 states across India, 25 artists and 10 art collectives have been nominated

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) felicitated 25 artists & 10 art collectives at the inaugural exhibition of its ‘Art for Hope 2023’ program. All grantees received a cumulative grant of Rs. 40 Lakhs.

With an aim to upskill and recognise local talent the HFIM invited entries from artists from various parts of the country. The selected entries included stone carvings, photography, paintings, sculptures, installations, and mixed media works that were innovative and thought-provoking.

Along with providing a platform or the artists to elevate their art practices through a financial grant, the program is also a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration and innovation through arts.

Commenting on ‘Art for Hope program’ providing a platform to showcase art inclusivity, Puneet Anand, AVP & Group Head - Corporate Affairs, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. Said: “Art for Hope is a unique platform to unearth hidden talents in diverse fields of art and support them to accelerate their art towards a larger audience. ‘Art for Hope’ is our first art CSR program and in the second edition the focus was on artists expressing various environmental, social and community centric in their own unique styles.”

A ‘6-day exhibition’ christened the ‘Art for Hope’ festival to display diverse art-works of these talented artists from different corners of India. The exhibition comprises Visual, Digital, Performance & Folk and Traditional Art & Craft. The exhibition is inclusive and has been made accessible for persons with disabilities, including an audio-visual tour in sign language. Workshops on printmaking and traditional arts like Madhubani and Gond in addition to tie and dye, block printing, and landscape art are planned. Special guided tours are available for the audience daily.

“We congratulate all the winners and hope that their works will serve as an inspiration to others in making a positive impact within their communities. In this edition, we have arranged an array of workshops, talks, and performances that will offer a unique experience to the visitors and provide a platform for artists to showcase their talent.” Puneet Anand added.