Author: Abha Bhagwat

Abha Bhagwat

Abha Bhagwat is a freelance Fine Artist, Art Teacher at school and Art Facilitator for children and adults of all ages in Pune, India. She has received her MFA Computer Arts from Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Abha has been working in Child Art since 22 years by designing process oriented activities. Wall painting with children is a unique concept pioneered and practiced by her. She has published some inspiring books for children. Her articles on understanding art have been published in several newspapers and magazines.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Indian view on creativity and sensitivity

The post argues that India’s schooling narrows creativity and sensitivity by privileging grades over expression. Through wall-painting workshops, children freely experiment, revealing original ideas and confidence. The author advocates respecting children’s choices and reforming evaluation to value diverse sensitivities and creative processes.

Abha Bhagwat September 26, 2015