JAINA Convention 2005 07 JCNC Program Guide

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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Art Exhibition...
6:30pm to 7:30pm on July 1, 2005 & 9:00am to 7:30pm, July 2&3, 2005 - Convention Center Exhibit Hall B
Eight accomplished artists will be displaying their artwork at the convention. Each one of them will have explanation sessions for their artwork, look for the times at the convention. The artists and a brief description of their work is given below.
Robert Arnette is the internationally acclaimed photog Vayshali Kothari studied Arts and Illustration at Sophia Polyrapher specializing in spiritual photographs of India and is technic College, Mumbai. For her painting is like music the author of the multi award winning books "India Un- and dance, as it has rhythm and energy depicting the veiled" and "Finders Keepers." As a recognized speaker, essence of reality. Vayshall's interests also include teachhe has given numerous slide presentations on India at vari- ing art, designing children's books, toys, and animation. ous locations including The Smithsonian Institute, Yale, Harvard and Stanford University.
Surbhi Pandya reflects her thoughts on canvas with the
studies of Jain Texts and philosophy. Her academic studAlka Dalal has been painting for over sixteen years, ini- les helped her in the scientific approach to Jainism. Pretially a clothes and jewelry designer, and later in the col- sented at the JAINA Convention is a collection of her paintors, rhythm and pattern of art in every form. She first started ings on canvas in acrylic media on Jain philosophy in the painting in oil, which was then followed by water color context of modern science. and acrylics. Alka has a great passion for contemporary art in combination with nature. Her inspiration comes from Mahendra Shah migrated to America thirty years ago. He her strong belief in God and Peace on Earth.
has been a very successful entrepreneur and business
man for many years. Over the years, he has recorded his Chandu Desai has always had a passion for the arts. humorous observation on the plight of the immigrant InChandu has chosen to depict the rich heritage, culture, dian in America in the form of cartoons and essays. His and philosophies of Jainism in a unique way. He combines cartoons are published in several magazines and newstraditional eastern philosophy with contemporary western papers. Mahendra also has developed the hobby of paintstyle and techniques in his Jain art.
ing works concentrated specifically on Indian art.
Yogendra Sethi is a dynamic and vibrant painter of the Sudhir Shah represents JAINA at the art exhibition. The Indore School of Arts. Yogendra has achieved an unknown theme for JAINA's exhibition is "Understanding Jainism." prismatic art form through his knowledge of gems. The Sudhir is an active member of the JAINA education comsubjects painted in the pictures whisper joy, love, and the mittee, public affairs council and exhibition committee. images of life. The viewer is taken away by the physical He has been involved in Jain education for the past ten impressions of his innate vision.
years. He is the author of, "Think of These Things," a collection of articles on the application of Jain philosophy. He is a Jain representative of the Yale University interfaith group.
Mela - Fun Fair...
2:00pm to 8:00pm on July 1, 2005 - Convention Center Grand Ballroom E&F
Start the convention with a dose of cultural and relaxing time at the Mela, organized especially to keep you occupied in fun way on the first day after you arrive. You can check-in and register for the convention and then stroll down to the Mela location. There are 10 fun-filled and informational booths as listed below.
1 Prannic Healing 2 Accupressure 3 Vastu shastra 4 Color therapy 5 Mehndi 6 Gemstone therapy based on Janism 7 Massage therapy with music 8 Facial makeup & Hair set with non animal tested products 9 Rangoli (Alpana) 10 Non Leather products
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