About Us
At O we are keen on verse, in other words, poetry. There is more to poetry than simply rhyme or metre or the many literary devices pupils are intimidated by. We, at O, aim to bridge the rather stark divide between the Art and Science worlds. It is in O's purview to design and engage in a wide range of innovative pursuits sparking creativity and imagination in children and adults across cultures and communities to bring about policy changes on specific matters, in order to achieve ONENESS in art and science disciplines.
The ‘O’ factor — Our muse letter O’s universality and versatility are highly alluring and like poetry O is also multidimensional, for it not only holds the sound O, the numeral O and the shape O within it but also its implications in each of the three forms are furthermore diverse and quite in correlation. The aural O, the mathematical O and the shape O converge in verse where Art and Science complement each other and fuse to become a single entity.
We work to promote creative sectors especially with a focus on poetry and visual arts, addressing areas where there are barriers to growth such as gaps in art-science disciplines, regions, communities and age groups with deficiency of exposure to verse and theatre, skills, access to finance, regulation and infrastructure.
Now, however, arguably, of course, the absence or the neglect or rather the mistreatment, mishandling, misuse and abuse of art subjects amid us, NOT EXCLUDING academia, as well as in our day-to-day life calls for a redressal, which is why it is imperative that we engage with poetry and visual arts.
O holds periodic and aperiodic poetry and play reading events online as well as onsite for all age groups. O also conducts orientation programmes in schools, colleges, universities, to familiarise those unacquainted with the virtues, joys and delights of poetry, aside of course from the numerous empirical findings demonstrating the benefits of poetry on the brain for children in early cognitive development, in improving mental health, emotional intelligence in both children and adults, in boosting emotional response in children and adults.
O and O's projects are funded by contributions, donations and goodwill support by partners and well-wishers.
Children, young adults, elderly
Education and Research
Diversity
Regions and Clusters
Sustainability
Digital Culture
Focus
Activities
Poetry Workshop
Mindfulness Workshop
Theatre Production
Play Reading Sessions
Poetry Reading Sessions
Literature, Theatre and Music Festivals
Dance and Music Concerts
Art Conferences
Corporate Education
OUR TEAM
Mike, Liaison Officer
Mike’s interest in the literary arts is newly found, but one that is sustained. He is impatient for the world to recognise O’s cause and catch up.
AJ Singh, Tech Head
A consultant in 'ethical website design', he is a digital media specialist, growth hacker and a passionate supporter of creative arts.
Errol, Creative Content Producer
A full time actor and an acting coach. His deep passion for theatre and poetry made him leave behind the maritime career that he had once embraced.
Vishnu, Head Graphic Designer
His art communicates sharply, precisely and yet diversely. His visual thinking is guided by his keen sense of observation.
Megha, Financial Officer
A Chartered Accountant with a fostered interest in education she oversees finances (and more) for us.