Art Program 30
The ChotaMota Art Program 30 has come to an end! We send our love and gratitude to all our participants. We bring to you the Award winning entries of Art Categories Cartoon & Caricature, Poster and Short Film of Thirtieth ChotaMota Art Program. These entries stood out as visionary (TrailBlazer), imaginative (DreamSpinner), skillful (MasterCrafter) and promising (BuddingWeaver – for aged 15-17 years and First timer only).
CONGRATULATIONS!
Results of the Art Categories Cartoon & Caricature, Poster and Short Film of the ChotaMota Art Program 30-2025.
Trailblazer
None
Dreamspinner
None
Mastercrafter
Susmita Sadhukhan
Budding Weaver
Papiya Dey
Sumi Sarkar
Sagnik Banerjee
Trailblazer
Binoy Jana
Anusuya Sen
Tithi Basuli
Dreamspinner
None
Mastercrafter
Trisha Biswas
Srestha Saha
Tanisha Ganguly
Soumitra Ghosh
Bidhi Shaw
Pallab Kumar Roy
Arijit Jana
Saheli Paul
Md Asif
Mainak Dutta
Budding Weaver
Sagar Adhikary
Birbadohi Hembram
Trailblazer
None
Dreamspinner
None
Mastercrafter
Nilutpal Chakraborty
Budding Weaver
Soumen Roy
Cartoon & Caricature
Mastercrafter Award
“মাননীয় সেচ্ছাসেবক” by Susmita Sadhukhan using Catchphrase”Today in support, tomorrow in betrayal /সাথেও আছি, প্যাঁচেও আছি .”
“Symbolic representation of today’s political personalities! Nicely done. Concept had potential, but the current execution feels understated—it could be like ‘standing on two boats.’- JURY.
Budding Weaver Award
“Two in one {Today in support tomorrow in betrayal}” by Papiya Dey using Catchphrase “Today in support, tomorrow in betrayal /সাথেও আছি, প্যাঁচেও আছি”
“The artwork demonstrates a strong foundational concept with bold, confident lines and skilful use of watercolour. Symbolic representation of how people can’t be trusted easily these days. Liked the artist’s skill more than his/her expression of thought. However, the execution slightly falters in translating the initial idea effectively, resulting in a composition that lacks the intended impact and fails to fully resonate.“- JURY.
“The Upside-Down Blues.” by Sumi Sarkar using Catchphrase”Oh, what a boring world/ভাল্লাগেনা ছাই.”
“We all have been in this situation some time or the other. Beautifully showcased through the eye of this little girl. Liked the idea of unfinished painting. hanging guitar, trapped bird. It’s quite funny pose as well. Evokes curiosity. Nice work, nice idea.”– JURY.
“The Leader” by Sagnik Banerjee using Catchphrase “Today in support, tomorrow in betrayal /সাথেও আছি, প্যাঁচেও আছি.”
“The never ending struggles of the common people have been depicted here. Piece captures the theme quite effectively, as this scenario does unfold in every election. Nicely depicted . However, consider adding another layer—perhaps a fresh idea or a touch of humor—to make it even more engaging. Additionally, the presentation could be refined for greater impact.”– JURY.
Poster
Trailblazer Award
“Entry” by Tithi Basuli using Catchphrase “Waiting room /ওয়েটিং রুম.”
“Superb interpretation and use of the catchphrase. Excellent composition and application of colour. Conceiving the catchphrase (Waiting Room) as the womb of an expectant mother is innovative and profound — from the perspective of a woman and also of the society. This waiting is unique as it elicits everybody’s good wishes for a beautiful end. it is outstanding, original and beautifully depicted.”– JURY.
“Waiting Room” by Binoy Jana using Catchphrase “Waiting room /ওয়েটিং রুম.”
“A sleek, attractive poster that has interpreted and presented the catchphrase beautifully. The artist seems to be frustrated with perennial late running of the trains — and the sarcastic caption says it all. WIth a clear message conveyed very artistically with a few strokes and a beautiful layout, this is definitely an extremely good work.”– JURY.
"Eve teasing” by Anusuya Sen using Catchphrase “Today in support, tomorrow in betrayal /সাথেও আছি, প্যাঁচেও আছি”.
“The idea of presenting a poster with three different ideas in three exclusive segments — especially the third one giving a jerk with its caption — is excellent in the present era of extreme consumerism. With the use of red colour and an excellent design the poster seeks to subvert the prevailing patriarchal order of our society.”– JURY..
Mastercrafter Award
“আশার আলো ( Ray Of Hope)” by Trisha Biswas using Catchphrase “A streak of light in the bowl of night /চিরে রাতের কালো, এক চিলতে আলো.”
“Excellent work as a poster. Interpretation of the catchphrase is commonplace and depiction conventional. Overall composition looks like a book cover illustration. However, blurry hand in the dark background are well plotted. However, the artistic presentation has a religion-specific bias.”– JURY.
“Untitled” by Srestha Saha No Catchphrase.
Brilliant poster. Conveys its message loudly and clearly for today’s youth’ deeply addicted to digital devices. The idea and execution of ‘zombie’ is interesting. But does the zombie, attack only the left brain (as seen in the poster), or both? The brain appears to be tangled rather than “shrinking”, as indicated in the tagline.”– JURY.
"End child labour” by Tanisha Ganguly using Catchphrase “Waiting room /ওয়েটিং রুম.”
"The poster looks good — much like a nice photograph. it is also beautiful composition-wise. Aptly carries the tagline and gives the catchphrase a unique dimension. The element of curiosity, the bright red background and the diagonally placed tagline and photo– all make it a beautiful poster.”– JURY.
“Waiting Room” by Soumitra Ghosh using Catchphrase “Waiting room /ওয়েটিং রুম..
look of a movie poster, and infusing an element of mystery by the absence of any human being and presence of an empty wheelchair, a black cat and cobwebs, the complete artwork hints at some evil design that has already occurred or about to happen. The catchphrase has thus been given an unusually different and interesting meaning.”– JURY.
“Corruption” by Bidhi Shaw using Catchphrase “Today in support, tomorrow in betrayal /সাথেও আছি, প্যাঁচেও আছি.”
A very good artwork. Application of the pop style for creating the poster has been excellent. But the interpretation of the catchphrase is not adequately reflected in the poster. The depiction of dual role of money as a ‘necessary evil’ is a good idea but nothing new. A more analytical approach was needed to develop it as a poster.”– JURY.
“Still Waiting” by Pallab Kumar Roy using Catchphrase “Waiting room /ওয়েটিং রুম.”
“The poster is attractive because of its excellent idea and its use of colour. The catchphrase “Waiting Room” has been brilliantly interpreted and related to the indefinite wait for justice in our socio-legal system.”– JURY.
“আলোর পথে” by Arijit Jana using Catchphrase “Those who can start afresh from zero/ যারা সব শেষের পরে, আবার শুরু করে …..”
“Focussing on the serious problem of addiction, the poster conveys a most wanted and important message. To get rid of the problem, Rehab Centres are absolutely necessary. The poster effectively draws attention of the viewer in that direction.”– JURY.
“Time” by Saheli Paul using Catchphrase “Waiting room /ওয়েটিং রুম.”
“Using the collage form this poster conveys a strong message to the gennext. A time-tattered hand rising through a heap of newspapers — drawn in black and white colours — aptly depicts the stark reality of helplessness and insecurity of the preceding (older) generation. However, the contention of the poster that sending old parents to old-age homes is necessarily and always condemnable is very much contestable.”– JURY.
“New Beginning” by Md Asif using Catchphrase “Those who can start afresh from zero/ যারা সব শেষের পরে, আবার শুরু করে ..”
“Excellent idea. Could have been expressed even better in the poster form. The message is positive and inspiring for those suffering from insecurities of old age. It is not clear though whether the couple in the background is moving forward or backward. Overall, the idea that age is never a barrier for a new beginning is great.”– JURY.
“Travel” by Mainak Dutta using Catchphrase “Oh, what a boring world/ভাল্লাগেনা ছাই.”
“A good idea executed in a very simple, modest way. Well perceived, and expressed funnily. The expression of staying confined at home while the outer world is tempting with myriad material attractions is naturally onerous of boredom. But is it appropriate to call the many splendored world ‘boring’ ?”– JURY
Budding Weaver Award
“কচি পাতা” by Sagar Adhikary using Catchphrase “Those who can start afresh from zero/ যারা সব শেষের পরে, আবার শুরু করে ..”
“Very good work. Could be better with more mindful use of fonts in the text. The sprouting of leaves and spread of roots do not look realistic. The catchphrase has been positively interpreted.”– JURY.
“Today in support, tomorrow in betrayal.” by Birbadohi Hembram using Catchphrase “Today in support, tomorrow in betrayal /সাথেও আ ছি, প্যাঁচেও আছি .”
“Taking up “Google” as the subject of the poster is fascinating but the theme has demanded a more attractive presentation. The pros and cons of Google in regard to the catchphrase needed further analysis. Also, the tagline could have been more bold, and spelling should have been entirely correct.”– JURY.
Short Film
Mastercrafter Award
“Shukriya” by Nilutpal Chakraborty.
“Good Idea but not quite novel. But making of the film is crisp and visual elements well utilised, with very good captures of outdoor and indoor as well as good application of light, on the whole. The editing is pretty good though the music is good only in patches. The acting is commendable. The direction deserves appreciation in holding the interest till the end. Overall a good effort.“-JURY
Budding Weaver Award
“Echoes of Presence” by Soumen Roy.
“The idea is very good and bold as it deals with abstract issues, though somewhat obscure. The making leaves a lot to be improved as the animation is repetitive and not quite interesting. There is a lot of room for expanding the film narrative with a host of variations. The maker is encouraged to try his/ her hand for more subtle communication with the viewers.”– JURY.
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