We take pride in bringing unknown painters to the lime light whose painting skills are no less than that of famous painters and they only lack resources to put their work before art lovers. In this series we will continue to present painting work from Madhubani region of Bihar , Paintings of highly skilled painters from rural West Bengal and Rajasthan and in future from other parts of India.
Madhubani painting comes from the Indian villages of Madhubani and Mithila in Bihar. These paintings are done on various mediums such as cloth, hand made paper and canvas. The main themes of Madhubani paintings contain images of Hindu deities such as Krishna, Ram, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Also you will be able to find beautiful Madhubani paintings of sun, moon and tulsi or the sacred basil plant revered very much by the Hindus. Scenes of royal courts and social events such as celebration of wedding are also beautifully depicted in Madhubani paintings.
Rajasthani people defy the rough and sultry weather and carve out an abode under the shadow of inimitable arts and crafts. In the field of painting too Rajasthan is a wonderland. Diverse varieties of traditional Rajasthani paintings adorn the art galleries and walls of all corners of globe. Colors, themes, designs and styles of these paintings speak volumes of the traditions and culture of Rajasthan in particular and India in general. Likewise the rich cultural heritage of West Bengal is reflected in its art and paintings. West Bengal has made immense contributions to the art and culture of India. Bengal has produced some of the finest and best painters of India. We will be presenting here paintings of such painters who are unsung but their paintings speak volumes about their talent.