From rivalry to partnership
At Jaipur's prestigious art school, two students were particularly famous: Sandhya and Riya. Both were adept at painting and their talent was known throughout the city. While Sandhya's paintings reflected the traditional Rajasthani style, Riya's art was modern and innovative. Their differences led to an unspoken rivalry between them. Neither missed an opportunity to criticise the other. They had big dreams and wanted fame and name.
Talent is not everything; you also need humility. And that's what they both lacked.
One day, the school principal announced that a special exhibition would be held at the city's historical museum, in which the students would have to create a huge mural together. Sandhya and Riya were jointly chosen to lead the project. Both were shocked to hear the decision, as they had never worked together and their art styles were very different. Both of them were not ready to work together. Both of their egos were not ready to work together. Both of them considered themselves superior to each other. Finally she reached the principal's room to talk to him. She told the principal that Sir, both of us have different styles. And we are not even able to feel comfortable with each other. We will work separately. He refused outright. This is a question of the school's reputation. Here the personal relationship of both of you should not come in the way. If anything goes wrong then I will not be able to forgive you. Both of you will take special care of this. By the way, I am sure that a different performance can be seen with the joint efforts of both of you. It is difficult for both of you to get a better opportunity than this again. So try to perform your best. Now both of them had no other way, they started working. Initially, differences started emerging between them. Sandhya wanted to use traditional colors and designs, while Riya was insisting on incorporating modern techniques and concepts. Their clash of ideologies was becoming a hindrance to their collaboration.
One day, the principal explained to them again that the real purpose of art is to integrate different styles and move in a new direction. He suggested that they try to understand each other's styles and create something new together. You are not realizing it yet. This creation can also open up future avenues for you. After this advice, Sandhya and Riya took time to understand each other's art styles. Sandhya learnt modern techniques from Riya, while Riya learnt the nuances of traditional art from Sandhya. Slowly, the walls between them started falling and together they created a design that was a beautiful amalgamation of tradition and modernity. It was a unique feeling for both of them. The paintings that emerged from the joint effort looked as if they would speak any moment. As the day of the inauguration ceremony of the museum was coming closer, the heartbeats of Sandhya and Riya were increasing. Both of them had now become friends. The audience will like our work, right? Both of them would now talk to each other about this. Finally that day had arrived. The museum had become bustling with activity since morning. The school staff and students were also reaching there. The visitors were eyeing the mural. The paintings of both of them had become the center of attraction for all the visitors visiting the museum. It had a mixture of the depth of Rajasthani culture and the freshness of modern approach. This joint work of Sandhya and Riya not only ended their rivalry, but also proved that excellence can be achieved through collaboration. Along with the name of the school, the names of Sandhya and Riya were on everyone's lips today. Coincidentally, the director of a renowned company of the country was also present at the inauguration ceremony of that exhibition. He also signed her for his project. It was like a dream come true. Now she had become a celebrity. Both of them thanked the principal and said that all this has been achieved only because of you Sir. Son, this is your talent. Working together will be best for you. I want both of you to work together in the future too. Both of you have different skills. Which together can create something new.
Now both of them were working together on a big project. Their artworks were going abroad. At a young age, both of them had achieved the position that people yearn to achieve.
This experience taught them that differences are not a hindrance, but can be a medium to promote creativity. This journey of theirs became an example in the art world, where a new direction emerged from the combination of two opposite styles. With the right guidance, a new path of life is found.
