Revive the lost art of calligraphy

Calligrapher Achyut Palav has been striving to promote the beauty of calligraphy among masses for the last 35 years. Through his various events and presentations, he aims to give Indian scripts and calligraphy the place of honour they deserve.

“Calligraphy is an art with high potential for commercial application and it has been an integral part of many civilizations. By learning calligraphy, we acquire deeper understanding of texts and learn to appreciate the design of each letter and symbol.

To develop a pool of talented artists and create a new collection of calligraphy work for the next generation, Achyut Palav has announced first of its kind Callihunt’ 2016, an award for appreciation of new talents in calligraphy. The event, which is hosted by Achyut Palav School of Calligraphy (APSC), will provide a cash prize of Rs 10,000 to the winner, along with a trophy and a certificate.

Achyut want to revive the lost glory of the art. “Calligraphy had lost its former glory a few decades back. With the advent of computers, writing took a backseat. In recent times, people are becoming aware of it and recognising its potential. I have always advocated that calligraphy is the art of a common man. It stems from basic writing. Now I see people are curious to learn and apply it in various other fields.

Shedding more light into the rising interest in calligraphy, he adds, “It is remarkable to see that people are gradually getting attracted towards calligraphy. They are enrolling in workshops and viewing the art as highly creative and that of aesthetic value. Though India has a vast collection of beautiful scripts to call its own, the work in the field of calligraphy leaves a lot to be desired, in comparison to other countries of the world.

The entries for Callihunt’ 2016 will be closed on 1st May 2016.