Soulbath
Hand Crafted Works 2011
Amidst a calm and serene environment, Soulbath Peace Foundation invited Art Appreciators of Bangalore to participate and support artisans across India. Works of artisans from different states of India included Pashmina, Shadow work, Chikon, Banarasi, Kantha, Batik, Jaipur Bandhini and different types of ethnic jewellery coming from the heart of Rural India.
Through the Craft’s Bazaar, The Raj Bhowmik Back-To-Society DREAM provided a platform for Art Creators and Art Appreciators to come together – thus both being Useful and giving back to society in their own way – the artists through their talent and the appreciators through their contributions – this continues and sustains a heritage that can be safely grown and nurtured by us and the coming generation.
In this fast paced era, as more and more technology creeps in and the economic divide increases, generations prefer quick money by joining industries and cities thus letting go their enriched heritage. The result – Art innovations happening slowly, artists are joining other professions sacrificing who they are!! Result – a more chaotic society.
Through the Craft’s Bazaar, The Raj Bhowmik Back-To-Society DREAM provided a platform for Art Creators and Art Appreciators to come together – thus both being Useful and giving back to society in their own way – the artists through their talent and the appreciators through their contributions – this continues and sustains a heritage that can be safely grown and nurtured by us and the coming generation.
In this fast paced era, as more and more technology creeps in and the economic divide increases, generations prefer quick money by joining industries and cities thus letting go their enriched heritage. The result – Art innovations happening slowly, artists are joining other professions sacrificing who they are!! Result – a more chaotic society.
Bridging Art Creators, Weavers & Art Appreciators
ANNUAL SPFCB 2011 Video
Sri Raj Bhowmik’s Essence through the Platform is to Value and pay a Tribute to Art and enriches the stories that they tell to the audience. Every stitch, every weave, fabric and color tell the story of a process, emotions, the lifestyles and the communities of artisans.
Audiences were local based and international who came forth to support Soulbath Peace Foundation and Sri Raj Bhowmik’s Vision. Also the exhibition was opened on World Human Right’s Day – The right to be who they are as artists and people supporting them by buying their art. In alignment to this, a fundraising exhibition was also held of Greeting Cards. These Greeting Cards were hand made by children on Universal Children’s Day from various sections of Society that included the under privileged, heart patients, HIV positive, orphans & hearing impaired children. Institutions that supported The Raj Bhowmik Back-To-Society DREAM included Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Parikrma Humanity Foundation, SKID, Shishu Griha and Freedom Foundation.
Raj Bhowmik School Of Leadership for Children learnt their special theme based lessons of sustainability and balance through the exposure to rural crafts. Children were involved in raising funds through the exhibition by involving their friends and were exposed to their first lesson of Art Appreciation. The event was also supported by various media houses and an online portal that promotes Art to international audience.
Audiences were local based and international who came forth to support Soulbath Peace Foundation and Sri Raj Bhowmik’s Vision. Also the exhibition was opened on World Human Right’s Day – The right to be who they are as artists and people supporting them by buying their art. In alignment to this, a fundraising exhibition was also held of Greeting Cards. These Greeting Cards were hand made by children on Universal Children’s Day from various sections of Society that included the under privileged, heart patients, HIV positive, orphans & hearing impaired children. Institutions that supported The Raj Bhowmik Back-To-Society DREAM included Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Parikrma Humanity Foundation, SKID, Shishu Griha and Freedom Foundation.
Raj Bhowmik School Of Leadership for Children learnt their special theme based lessons of sustainability and balance through the exposure to rural crafts. Children were involved in raising funds through the exhibition by involving their friends and were exposed to their first lesson of Art Appreciation. The event was also supported by various media houses and an online portal that promotes Art to international audience.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PARTICIPANTS
Kirti
Heart felt thanks to Soul Bath Peace Foundation for giving the space for holding theCrafts Exhibition. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the enormous efforts by Soulbath Peace Foundation at supporting me in all possible ways to hold my Dream exhibition of handicrafts at the Serenity hall in Soulbath Peace Foundation. The space was so welcoming and the whole experience was quite calming. The office assistant came forth as a hands on, smiling & very helpful person in all aspects, during all the three days of the show.. The entire space was re – arranged very neatly to suit the needs of the exhibition requirements. There was ample space to display the array of items & the bright light, both natural during the day & tube lights during the night, which brought out the best show of the fabrics displayed. The entire hall, lounge area, even the window sills & doors were neatly kept on all the three days. The clients felt very calm, warm & welcomed by the entire ambience. It was my first show here & the help offered by Soulbath Peace Foundation to organize, market & spread the word about it was too touching and great .The space was satiated with our Founder's calming & Compassionate energy. The vibrations were so positive that it brought along pretty good foot fall of people who were touched by the cause of the exhibition & the ingenuity of the show.
I would recommend that any person who would like to hold a dream show and is aligned with our Founder Sri Raj Bhowmik’s Vision should check out this space for living the dream. Thanks.
Heena Aswani (Parent, Raj Bhowmik Schools)
Cards made by the children give us the message that anyone can do creative work in spite of being differently abled.
Chandru Aswani (INTEL, Parent of Raj Bhowmik School)
Cards are very expressive and colourful with a positive message inside each.
Shaila (Age 10, Student The International School Of Bangalore)
I loved the cards since they were made by HIV infected kids and the orphans. The cards were really nice. Happy New Year.
Dipti Wadhera (Age 10, Student Raj Bhowmik Schools)
I liked the designs of the cards. Every card is unique. The ideas of each child is innovative.
Prerna Bishayee (Age 10, Student Raj Bhowmik Schools)
The cards were very innovative. It showed the child’s talent. Each card was very unique. No one can ever copy it. They are one in the world.
Ms. Wadhera (SAHHEAL Healing Consultant, Journalist, MOM & Parent Raj Bhowmik Schools)
Unique stuff. Well priced. Feels special to own a Soulbath Product.
Vilina Sequeira (SAHHEAL Healing Consultant, Branch Head Live Connections)
Lovely designs, lovely colours, lovely fabrics. The cards were so meaningful.
Priyanghu Bishayee (Age 06, Raj Bhowmik Schools)
My feedback is that the sarees could be more than the jewellery.
Renuka Mani (Content Developer)
Very touching vibrant, bursting with life. Each card is as if it is speaking to you. Nice really.
Sandip Bhaumik (SAMSUNG)
Interesting collection from around the nation. Good way to showcase our tradition.
Shalini Panjabi
Nice collection. But best are the cards. So may be you can make it more child centric next time.
Vudaiy Kumar (Project Manager, IBM)
Good collection. It would be nice to have collection from different parts of the country on a regular basis. Thank You.
Ramesh Krishnan (Age 9)
I learnt more about cloth today
Ambar Neel (Age 9)
I learnt about how Batik fabric is made.
Asha Kilaru (Bangalore Birth Network)
Presented with love and appreciation for art & artisan. Thank You for the exhibition.
Manas Chakraborty (HP)
This is a nice exhibition of different artefacts. Beautiful collection.
Mili Chakraborty (Founder DREAMZWorld)
Very nice exhibition. Good stuff.
Meghna (Age 6, Raj Bhowmik Schools)
I like the presentation
Jasleen Kaur Batra (Correspondent Infomedia18)
A very calming place with great art. A great initiative which is not seen often.
Ananya Sinha (Sub Editor, Nevanta)
Great effort of bringing these dying art in a vibrant platform where they can make a mark for thereself. Nice place and great work.
Kumu, Ishita & Apurv
Lovely stuff. Loved the cards. Loved the presentation. May this grow with each year.
Tulika Kothiyal
Very lively cards. The card shows the inner beauty of children. I really enjoyed going through everything here. You are doing a good job.
With love and Care
Ayush Kothiyal (IBM)
Very beautiful cards. I hope you all achieve the fullest out of life. God bless. Ayush.
Rithu S (HR Executive)
I haven’t visited any art exhibition like this before. The place is filled with peace and calmness. I would like to part of it and be in peace within through this art. Continuity of this art exhibition may bring happiness and peace in everybody’s life.
Varshini Shashi (Learning & Development Manager ACS-Xerox)
It is a very simple and wonderful art exhibition I have ever visited. The collection is simply beautiful. The greetings are soul touching ones, I loved the great passion and the kids I could see the real beauty of each soul on the card. Hoping to have many more.
Dr. Jayashree
Nice to see the exhibition, get to know our culture and tradition. Could also include some more collection for kids. Thanks
Jayagopal
Had nice time and bought some gifts and greetings.
Himani
Keep the good work. Thanks
Nancy Winters, USA
I had a very nice time visiting your exhibition. I will treasure my saree forever.
Parvathy
Nice exhibition. I will gift the jewellery box to a loved person.
Prabha Ambirajan
Exhibition for a worthy cause
A Roy
Nice exhibition. Cards are also very nice. I will gift the cards
Iryan Roy (Age 6)
I loved the cards. They are very very nice. I like the place.
Mukta Hegde
Very artistic work for a good cause.
Soumya Hegde
Really I liked the work and the cards made by the children were really pretty. The work done on the material is really something to admire.
Sashi Wadhera
I was completely touched by the design range,the pricing and the cause.It helped me take a call as to where to put my money-to support a craft that supports a cause or to waste in random buying.I got a permanent place to buy that is soul satisfying.The Soulbath Peace Foundation is always known for their transformational practices and winning solutions for todays living.Thanks to Shri RajBhowmik and all his soulful initiatives .I am lucky to have been a part of this as a buyer.
Heart felt thanks to Soul Bath Peace Foundation for giving the space for holding theCrafts Exhibition. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the enormous efforts by Soulbath Peace Foundation at supporting me in all possible ways to hold my Dream exhibition of handicrafts at the Serenity hall in Soulbath Peace Foundation. The space was so welcoming and the whole experience was quite calming. The office assistant came forth as a hands on, smiling & very helpful person in all aspects, during all the three days of the show.. The entire space was re – arranged very neatly to suit the needs of the exhibition requirements. There was ample space to display the array of items & the bright light, both natural during the day & tube lights during the night, which brought out the best show of the fabrics displayed. The entire hall, lounge area, even the window sills & doors were neatly kept on all the three days. The clients felt very calm, warm & welcomed by the entire ambience. It was my first show here & the help offered by Soulbath Peace Foundation to organize, market & spread the word about it was too touching and great .The space was satiated with our Founder's calming & Compassionate energy. The vibrations were so positive that it brought along pretty good foot fall of people who were touched by the cause of the exhibition & the ingenuity of the show.
I would recommend that any person who would like to hold a dream show and is aligned with our Founder Sri Raj Bhowmik’s Vision should check out this space for living the dream. Thanks.
Heena Aswani (Parent, Raj Bhowmik Schools)
Cards made by the children give us the message that anyone can do creative work in spite of being differently abled.
Chandru Aswani (INTEL, Parent of Raj Bhowmik School)
Cards are very expressive and colourful with a positive message inside each.
Shaila (Age 10, Student The International School Of Bangalore)
I loved the cards since they were made by HIV infected kids and the orphans. The cards were really nice. Happy New Year.
Dipti Wadhera (Age 10, Student Raj Bhowmik Schools)
I liked the designs of the cards. Every card is unique. The ideas of each child is innovative.
Prerna Bishayee (Age 10, Student Raj Bhowmik Schools)
The cards were very innovative. It showed the child’s talent. Each card was very unique. No one can ever copy it. They are one in the world.
Ms. Wadhera (SAHHEAL Healing Consultant, Journalist, MOM & Parent Raj Bhowmik Schools)
Unique stuff. Well priced. Feels special to own a Soulbath Product.
Vilina Sequeira (SAHHEAL Healing Consultant, Branch Head Live Connections)
Lovely designs, lovely colours, lovely fabrics. The cards were so meaningful.
Priyanghu Bishayee (Age 06, Raj Bhowmik Schools)
My feedback is that the sarees could be more than the jewellery.
Renuka Mani (Content Developer)
Very touching vibrant, bursting with life. Each card is as if it is speaking to you. Nice really.
Sandip Bhaumik (SAMSUNG)
Interesting collection from around the nation. Good way to showcase our tradition.
Shalini Panjabi
Nice collection. But best are the cards. So may be you can make it more child centric next time.
Vudaiy Kumar (Project Manager, IBM)
Good collection. It would be nice to have collection from different parts of the country on a regular basis. Thank You.
Ramesh Krishnan (Age 9)
I learnt more about cloth today
Ambar Neel (Age 9)
I learnt about how Batik fabric is made.
Asha Kilaru (Bangalore Birth Network)
Presented with love and appreciation for art & artisan. Thank You for the exhibition.
Manas Chakraborty (HP)
This is a nice exhibition of different artefacts. Beautiful collection.
Mili Chakraborty (Founder DREAMZWorld)
Very nice exhibition. Good stuff.
Meghna (Age 6, Raj Bhowmik Schools)
I like the presentation
Jasleen Kaur Batra (Correspondent Infomedia18)
A very calming place with great art. A great initiative which is not seen often.
Ananya Sinha (Sub Editor, Nevanta)
Great effort of bringing these dying art in a vibrant platform where they can make a mark for thereself. Nice place and great work.
Kumu, Ishita & Apurv
Lovely stuff. Loved the cards. Loved the presentation. May this grow with each year.
Tulika Kothiyal
Very lively cards. The card shows the inner beauty of children. I really enjoyed going through everything here. You are doing a good job.
With love and Care
Ayush Kothiyal (IBM)
Very beautiful cards. I hope you all achieve the fullest out of life. God bless. Ayush.
Rithu S (HR Executive)
I haven’t visited any art exhibition like this before. The place is filled with peace and calmness. I would like to part of it and be in peace within through this art. Continuity of this art exhibition may bring happiness and peace in everybody’s life.
Varshini Shashi (Learning & Development Manager ACS-Xerox)
It is a very simple and wonderful art exhibition I have ever visited. The collection is simply beautiful. The greetings are soul touching ones, I loved the great passion and the kids I could see the real beauty of each soul on the card. Hoping to have many more.
Dr. Jayashree
Nice to see the exhibition, get to know our culture and tradition. Could also include some more collection for kids. Thanks
Jayagopal
Had nice time and bought some gifts and greetings.
Himani
Keep the good work. Thanks
Nancy Winters, USA
I had a very nice time visiting your exhibition. I will treasure my saree forever.
Parvathy
Nice exhibition. I will gift the jewellery box to a loved person.
Prabha Ambirajan
Exhibition for a worthy cause
A Roy
Nice exhibition. Cards are also very nice. I will gift the cards
Iryan Roy (Age 6)
I loved the cards. They are very very nice. I like the place.
Mukta Hegde
Very artistic work for a good cause.
Soumya Hegde
Really I liked the work and the cards made by the children were really pretty. The work done on the material is really something to admire.
Sashi Wadhera
I was completely touched by the design range,the pricing and the cause.It helped me take a call as to where to put my money-to support a craft that supports a cause or to waste in random buying.I got a permanent place to buy that is soul satisfying.The Soulbath Peace Foundation is always known for their transformational practices and winning solutions for todays living.Thanks to Shri RajBhowmik and all his soulful initiatives .I am lucky to have been a part of this as a buyer.