Art Installation in Viseu showcases books, music, and films in The Garden of Arts and Letters.
The Garden of Arts and Letters (JAL) cultural project, a creative initiative inspired by the universal and nurturing force of water, recently held an event at Project Otenga Cafe, Ahmedabad University Office Campus.
This project, which focuses on rediscovering the soulful connection to water through art, heritage, meditation, and music, is a collaborative effort between the Living Waters Museum, the Centre for Heritage Management at Ahmedabad University, and Project Otenga Cafe. The partnership aims to create interdisciplinary and immersive cultural experiences that deepen the appreciation of water’s role in life and creativity.
The August 25, 2018, event featured inauguration music by heritage students, welcome remarks by key founders, and guided meditation led by Prof. Krishnish Mehta from NID. The format emphasized community participation in music and meditative practices centered on water. A notable feature of the event was the "Jal Tarang," a water orchestra and meditation session that invited participants to reconnect with the elemental force of water through sound and reflection.
The project draws inspiration from Leonardo Da Vinci’s philosophy on water’s supreme goodness. It seeks to bring life to a unique, very old forest in the heart of the city, offering experiences that combine meditation, music, and collective artistic engagement.
The JAL program can be consulted online at www.jardimdasarteseletras.pt, an interactive page adapted to any device. The project is open to all ages, with a particular focus on families. Future events and partnerships associated with the project were not detailed in the sources provided.
Meanwhile, in Viseu, Portugal, another cultural project named the Garden of Arts and Letters (JAL) was presented by Sandra Oliveira on August 29. This project, which aims to preserve and maintain Mata do Serrado and return it to the community, received funding from the Directorate-General for the Arts (DGArtes) and the Viseu Municipal Chamber.
The Viseu JAL features concerts by four of the best guitarists of the present time, film sessions suitable for the whole family, a book fair with 10 stands, and a program designed by the association Pausa Possível and two other individuals. The project was inspired by the books "Grapefruit" by Yoko Ono and "Tisanas" by Ana Hatherly.
For more information about the Viseu JAL, visit www.jardimdasarteseletras.pt. Both the Ahmedabad and Viseu JAL projects stand as testaments to the power of art, heritage, and community engagement in celebrating and preserving our connection to water and nature.
