OCO's exhibition turned out to be a huge success, drawing attendance from esteemed art dignitaries

Opening ceremony of Odisha Craft Odyssey 2024 celebrates Odisha’s rich craft traditions and bell metal artistry

Experience the rich culture of Odisha through bell metal crafts on September 6th at Lalit Kala Academy

Preparing for a grand showcase with final touches, insightful reflections, and documentary recordings

Team prepares for interviews with the artisans as full fledged documentation takes place

Residents collaborate with curatorial and advisory team, joined by media and journalists, gearing up for the open day

Residents share project progress, sparking feedback and discussions on Balakati's cultural initiatives

The presentation highlighted innovative designs, powerful documentation, and a deep dive into the history and evolution of bell metal

A visit to Hirapur reveals market trends and contrasts with Balakati, followed by an enriching experience at the ancient Chausathi Jogini temple

Artists meet with local mahajans to explore market trends and enjoy an inspiring evening with mentor Jagannath Panda

Exploring bell metal craftsmanship, bridging art, design and research, and setting the stage for key presentations by curators and residents

Relocated from the craft cluster to the accommodation, artists engage in in-depth discussions on expanding their research and refining their creative vision

With a group photo to mark the occasion. OCO residents dive into research, discussions, and the start of their projects.

Curators plan the path ahead as volunteers and artists engage with artisans to learn traditional techniques

From Lalit kala Academy's rich traditions to curatorial insights and artist presentations, the OCO Residency prepares for the path ahead 

Exploring the journey of the Khadua tribe from traditional jewellery makers to Bell Metal artisans with shrikhetra walks

The OCO residency's first day in Balakati included a warm welcome from the local panchayat and a felicitation ceremony, where cheques were presented for a village sanitation project, emphasizing the residency’s commitment to both art and community welfare.

A grand welcome ceremony took place at Cafe Sundowner to felicitate residents and curators of OCO Residency Programme 2024

Curatorial team took a dig at the pile of applications and went through a detailed process to finalise applicants list for 2024 edition of OCO Residency Programme