Bhubaneswar, Nov. 24: Differently-abled artists got a chance to play with colours at a three-day art camp organised by the Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi at the Buddha Art Gallery.

Their creations were exhibited today.

Around 30 artists from various parts of the state, including Balasore, Balangir, Cuttack, Berhampur and Dhenkanal, took part in the camp.

Using various mediums such as watercolour, sketch pens, acrylics and crayons, they put their imagination on canvas.

While some of the artworks were figurative, some were abstract but each of them spoke volumes about the sense and sensibility of its creator. There was bright use of colours in all the paintings.

A few drew beautiful landscapes of the local flora and fauna, others focused on social issues such as feminism, environmental degradation, landscape and nature.

Other artworks that caught the eye were figures of Lord Krishna and Goddess Kali.

Myriad shades of Odisha came alive on canvas, including the heritage monuments of Konark and Dhauli, and various dance forms of the state.

"We got to meet artists from various places and learn practices of using brushes and various types of brushstrokes. We had a lot of fun," said one of the participants, Kumari Sonia.

The workshop aims at bringing the differently-abled artists of the state together and let their imaginations flow.

Differently-abled activist Sruti Mohapatra, who was present at the event, hailed the initiative.

"Such platforms give differently-abled artistes a chance to come to the forefront. The government should organise more such camps to encourage artistes, especially those from rural areas."

"The painters interacted with each other and discussed the new paradigms and evolving trends of art and crafts," said Lalit Kala Akademi secretary Tarakanta Parida.

For the visitors, the paintings were a source of inspiration. "Their disabilities failed to dominate their spirits. All the paintings were attractive and one should learn to shine amid adversities from them," said Poonam Naik, a visitor.