Mysore :
Police personnel are normally seen dealing with ruffians, anti-social elements, IPC sections and patrolling the areas, serving the public round-the-clock, keeping crime at bay.
Most of the personnel in the department have various talents, but they have neither the scope nor the opportunity to showcase their talents. Despite the everyday pressures and routines, here is a Policeman who has squeezed in time to nurture and hone his skills. Be it imparting training in Karate or creating wonderful sketches of eminent personalities, he has imbibed them all.
( Centre ) Former SP Ramasubba is seen felicitating Chinnaswamy.
(Bottom) Chinnaswamy’s paintings of well-known personalities and beautiful nature landscape.
Meet Chinnaswamy, a Police Personnel and also a Sensei who imparts Karate training to his fellow colleagues and while off duty, paints wonderful portraits.
Some of the artistic creations of Chinnaswamy include portraits of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, Da. Ra. Bendre, U. R. Ananthamurthy and beautiful nature landscapes.
Born to Puttegowda and Chandramma couple and a native of Yelandur, Chinnaswamy joined the Police Department in the year 1998 and was posted to City Armed Reserve (CAR).
Having mastered Karate and Kung Fu, Chinnaswamy is also a gifted artist. While at ground he is a Sensei, and when at home, he is a painter par excellence. When asked about what motivated him to pursue fine arts, Chinnaswamy said that it was because of Usha Rao, his art teacher in school, that he developed an interest in painting. He also added that his seniors in the Department always encouraged him to pursue his artistic skills.
“I am indebted to former City Police Commissioner Kempaiah who recognised my talent and encouraged me to impart Karate training to other Police personnel,” recalls Chinnaswamy.
Chinnaswamy, presently in his final year BA (Fine Arts), aims to pursue post graduation in the same discipline and also secure a doctorate. He is a rare artist who has an ability of creating an art using Kannada alphabets.
It is not only Chinnaswamy, there are several other Police personnel who have hidden talents. Police department needs to identify and encourage such talents to help them grow in their respective field of interest along with their professional life.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / March 03rd, 2014