“Shalaka 4”, an exhibition of paintings of young artist Sharma Baria of Bhil community is being put up at Madhya Pradesh Tribal State Museum.
The painting exhibition of young tribal artist was inaugurated at 'Likhandara Gallery' of museum on January 3. The painting exhibition 'Shalaka 4' will be on view till January 30.
The artist portrayed the ritualistic Pithora of Kalapriya tribe. It is to be noted that Likhandara gallery regularly exhibits art works, anf has a library of tribal and folk art, culture and tradition.
Born in Jhabua district, Sharama Baria is an eminent painter of her community. The paintings made by Baria are part of tribal life. The one who looks comfortable expresses deeper meanings from inside.
It is noteworthy that Baria started drawing from the age of 12 to work and decorate the walls and courtyard of her house and look beautiful. Baria learned the art of painting under the supervision of senior painter Bhuri Bai.
As time passed, Sharama Baria grew up painting different aspects of Bhil culture. In these paintings, she portrayed villages, birds, peacocks, deer, fish and other animals, including airplanes, shows a deep connection with humans, villages, homes and agriculture, so all these pictures are very attractive as well as magical on the mind.
In the paintings, their surroundings and forest wealth, animals and animals find their place and they fill their shapes with bright colours.
Emerging prospect painter Sharama Baria has given her participation in many painting camps in the State.