Mangaluru: “Kriti”, an art exhibition, part of Father Muller Medical College’s youth festival “Adrenaline”, was inaugurated on Friday, February 21.

Dr Akther Hussain, Dean Yenepoya Dental College, who is also a world-renowned artist whose painting and murals adorn houses of power and repute, was the chief guest on the occasion.

In his address to the gathering, Dr Hussain congratulated the organizers for envisaging such an event. He said that art and culture are means of passion to showcase one’s self to the world. He remembered his days in St Aloysius College, when Fr Lawrence gave him the key to the museum to feel the art and sense the exhibits and books and relays its colours on canvas. This inspired the artist in him and no matter how busy he got, his art never left his side.

Rev Fr Richard A. Coleho, Director Father Muller Charitable Institutions, in his presidential address essayed the humanist nature of an artist. The artist thinks, ponders, assimilates and put forth the essence of life on paper, clay or stone. Artists are calm, contemplating individuals who have a peaceful thinking about their surroundings. He remembered Dr Hussain’s popularity during the college elections.

He said that even though Dr Hussain was a senior to many, he never made them feel that way. He then lauded the efforts of the Adrenaline organisers for setting up an art exhibition and Dr Erel for bringing something new to the campus.

Shruthi compered the event.

Rev Fr Ajith B Menezes, Administrator FMMC, Dr J.P. Alva, Dean FMMC, Prof. Dr Erel Diaz, Prof Dr Suresh (HOD Radiology), Dr Lenon and D Mahesh Dr Padmaja Udaykumar, staff and students were also present.