Tribal artisans of six States participated in the Chitrabani workshop, a workshop of tribal painting organised here by the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS).
Thirty-five tribal artisans from various tribes of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have participated in ‘Chitrabani’ a workshop of tribal painting organized by IGRMS, Bhopal. The tribal artists here are making paintings on canvas with acrylic colours.
From coastal Palghar District of Maharashtra 32 year old artist, Raghunath Wangad said “I am making wedding Chowk painting in Maharashtra’s famous Warli art. In every house with upcoming wedding it is essential to prepare wedding Chowk on central wall with deity Palghar in the centre. For making this painting two ladies are appointed known as Sevasen”.
Tribal mural artist from Chattisgarh Agnesh Kerketta informed that she is painting the folklore of ‘Goat and Bear’.
Artist from Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat, Bhaddu Hameer said “I am making Rathwa paintings from past four decades. My father gave me training of this art. We make paintings of horses, goats, Gods & goddesses, village deities narrated in the folklores”. Bheel Pithora artist from Madhya Pradesh, Sharad Medha informed that he is making painting of Bhagoria Fair where youngsters choose their life partners and elopes to get married.
Workshop on 'Anthropology and Museums'
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, is organizing a three-day National workshop on 'Anthropology and Museums' from 6th to 8th March, 2017. Post-graduation students of Anthropology from various Universities of North-East will be participating in this National Workshop.