Workshop, Exhibition & Roundtable
Discussion Session.
This study examines how arts-based deliberative pedagogies empower youth to articulate their connections to sustainability uncertainties, engage in meaningful dialogue with stakeholders, and contribute to community resilience through narratives of hope and action.
“Community members admire children’s paper pulp models showcasing local fauna.”
“A visionary model, crafted from the Sundarbans’ natural resources, reflects how children imagine a transformed future for their homeland.”
“Local students and teachers gather around the model, their eyes filled with curiosity about the Sundarbans’ potential future.”
“Local stakeholders engage with the model illustrating an envisioned future for the Sundarbans.”
“A student demonstrates the intricate process of paper pulp modeling.”
“A student interprets the stories embedded within the murals.”
“A student narrates the visual story behind her artwork.”
“Visitors explore a display panel showcasing masks of various folk gods and goddesses.”
“A visitor carefully reads the description accompanying a picture.”
“A group of visitors gathers to observe a series of picture panels.”
“Young learners from nearby schools delight in the narratives woven into the artwork.”
“A student passionately describes her artistic creation to a visitor.”
“Art materials are distributed to eager students.”
“Students joyfully immerse themselves in the craft of mask-making.”
“Students experiment with the art of clay modeling.”
“Collaborating together, students paint a mural celebrating the diverse birdlife of the Sundarbans.”
“Paper pulp models begin to take shape under the hands of young artists.”
“A mixture of paper pulp and plaster of Paris is carefully poured into molds.”
“Students bring their drawings to life with vibrant colors.”
“Students prepare clay blocks as the foundation for their models.”
“A student skillfully crafts a mask depicting a revered folk deity.”
“With precision, a student sculpts a mask of the iconic Royal Bengal tiger.”
“A student completes the consent form, ready to participate in the workshop.”
“Participants open up to the researcher, sharing their personal experiences.”