SUPVA Students Participate in Sculpture Workshop at Historic Site of Rakhigarhi

Rohtak, December 23, 2025: A group of 13 UG and PG students from the Faculty of Visual Arts, Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA), Rohtak, participated in a three-day Sculpture Workshop organized by the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Haryana.

The workshop was held at Rakhigarhi Museum Campus, Hisar, one of the most significant sites of the Indus Valley (Sindhu–Saraswati) Civilization, globally renowned for its vast archaeological mounds and historical importance. The programme was designed to blend hands-on artistic training with archaeological and cultural learning, offering students a rare opportunity to engage directly with India’s ancient heritage.

During the workshop, students received intensive training in sculpture-making techniques, with a special focus on terracotta art inspired by the Indus Valley Civilization. They were mentored by Pradeep Kumar, a renowned sculptor, who guided them through conceptual understanding, material handling, and form development rooted in historical context.

In addition to studio-based learning, the students visited the Harappa Knowledge Centre and the active excavation areas at Rakhigarhi, where they gained first-hand exposure to archaeological findings, conservation practices, and the cultural legacy of one of the world’s earliest urban civilizations.

On the final day of the workshop, the students created terracotta sculptures inspired by Indus Valley motifs and themes as part of their learning outcomes. The students were accompanied throughout the workshop by Harinder, Assistant Professor, Department of Sculpture, DLC SUPVA, who facilitated academic coordination and guided students in contextualizing their practical learning.

Expressing appreciation for the initiative, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Amit Arya said, “Exposure to living heritage sites like Rakhigarhi allows students to understand art not merely as a form of expression, but as a dialogue with history and civilization. Such experiential learning initiatives strengthen creative thinking, cultural sensitivity, and academic depth.”