Illustrator A Shashikala, an retired professor, Department of Zoology, Sarada Vilas College, Mysuru, has displayed about 120 illustrations at the Museum. She has drawn all kinds of animals, birds, microscopic structures observing through microscope and has displayed them.
The works have been displayed under two categories - Arthropoda (joined leg animals) and Gymnosperm. The diagrams also include Hirudinaria Granulosa observation diagram. These diagrams along with a bottle specimen or a microscopic slide will give information for students, which is essential in learning and presentation of practical record, theory paper, project work, dissertation, theses etc.
Through the expo, Shashikala wants to make students aware that drawing diagrams are very easy, and helps them to score good marks. Shashikala was instrumental in drawing India Ink Diagrams in school text books, Pre-university text books, publications on botany and zoology, research papers, thesis, dissertation, etc.
Arthropoda diagrams featured in the book Sandhipaadigalu and Anaavruthabeejasasyagalu (Gymnosperm) diagrams depicting naked seed producing plants are on display at the exhibition. Preserved bottle specimens arranged side by side the illustrations makes the exhibition a complete learning experience and is a must visit for every life science student to have a practical experience.
She has mastered other forms of art too like oil painting, photography, chalk carving, craft work, music (vocal and veena). She has rendered songs for valour, patriotism, environment, safety, conservation, health awareness, devotion and social awareness.
Going down the memory lane, 68-year-old Shashikala says, earlier diagrams were drawn, whereas now with advancement of technology drawing illustrations has come down. “Nowadays students don’t like to draw diagrams, as they think it is difficult to draw diagrams. There are instance students don’t opt for biology as they can’t get medical seat easily in merit. Drawing is nothing but, playing with lines and dots.”
“Diagrams play an important role in the study of biology. If student’s practice diagram they can easily score 50 per cent marks in examination. Drawing will be easy, if the perception of shape, structure and technical aspects are learnt. I have a teaching experience of more than 30 years and was instrumental in motivating students to draw a neat, correct practical record with precise labeling. I have used ‘India Ink diagrams" for innumerable scientific publication. In every aspect diagrams are very important,” she adds.
“By having a look towards diagrams, the students can develop a passion towards diagrams. The display of microscopic structures of plants, insects and animals are very beneficial for students. This Crow Quill art was akin to our ancestors penning the scriptures without a pen. There is a need to preserve this rich history, and handover for next generation. In all, the display will motivate students to improve their drawing skill,” adds Manoj Kumar, an art teacher at a private school.
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