| Neelum's artwork is on display | Glass Gallery, Earl Street, Coventry, from March 22nd to April 2nd |
Coventry artist and dancer, Neelum Bhanot, is proving to be a prized local talent. Neelum is a student with Downs Syndrome studying at Henley College and Coventry University's Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL). Not only is he a valued part of the Dance Workshop in CLL, Neelum is a member of the Coventry Artists Network, and produces the most wonderful artwork.
 | | Painting by Neelum Bhanot |
He and his fellow students from Henley College - Dean Chapman, Mark Dyde, Lee Gibson, Tracey Ham, Hardeep Kanth, and Sean McDonnell – are all following a route into Creative Studies for students with learning difficulties and disabilities. They’re putting on an exhibition of their work in the Glass Gallery, Earl Street, Coventry, from March 22nd to April 2nd Neelum’s CLL art teacher and curator of the exhibition, Frieda van de Poll, said "Neelum has a pure sense of colour and his enthusiasm for painting is very appealing. His work gives us an insight into his world: friends, pets, favourite TV characters and music – all depicted with an infectious sense of humour”. | "Neelum has a pure sense of colour and his enthusiasm for painting is very appealing" | | Frieda van der Poll, exhibition curator |
The Private View will be from 5pm-6pm on Tuesday, 22 March and introduced by Will Barton, Senior Lecturer in the School of Art and Design at Coventry University.
 | | Painting by Neelum Bhanot |
For 40 year old Neelum, who moved to Coventry in 2003, following the death of his mother, no problem seems insurmountable, and his favourite phrase "I can do that - easy" has been given an added dimension in his recently acquired skill - swimming. Melanie Ahearn, Neelum’s CLL dance teacher, commented that he makes an invaluable contribution to the workshop with his natural talent for dance. ”Neelum is a creative and expressive dancer who is interactive and spontaneous within the dance group”! |
