This village art or folk art, Madhubani, is done by the poor rural women from a state in India. Instead of a painting brush a bamboo stick and cotton is used which is wrapped at the end of the stick and then dipped in bright and vibrant colours . The themes mainly concern Hindu deities, the pagan gods, images from day to day rural life or Hindu wedding. Sadly, for the extraordinary skill and craftsmanship, the artists make a very meagre income as compared to middlemen, curators and gallery owners who sell these at ridiculous prices at city emporiums and galleries.
The vibrancy of the colors is amazing. The method used is interesting as well. Too bad the artists aren't paid better for their creativity.
ReplyDeletegorgeous work - i'm with stevie on the commments about artists not being compensated.
ReplyDeletetoo often they are not - look at van gough - he never sold a painting while he was alive (so I heard)
It seems always the case, with the actual artists in third world countries - they create such beautiful art and they realize pennies from the profit for its sale. It is so criminal. It seems there should be some recourse.
ReplyDeleteI adore the colours, stunning!
ReplyDeletewhat fantastic work and so unfair that the actual artist is not paid in full for all their effort and talent. I often wonder what I can do to make things right for people who are taken advantage off.
ReplyDeleteOh what beautiful work! It is so unjust that the artists are not compensated properly.
ReplyDeleteThis is extraordinary, to make this beautiful painting with the materials they have. These women are truly gifted, it was great of you to tell their story.
ReplyDeleteIncredible artistry! Thanks for sharing their work and their story.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this! Such intricate work and gorgeous, vibrant colors! I feel bad that they get such meager recompence.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. I wish there was a way for them to market their unique talents for themselves. Fair Trade/Fair Art.
ReplyDeleteWow...I know little about this type of art but it's vibrancy is just shouting at me...thanks for the introduction...
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colors ... wow.
ReplyDeleteSuch vibrancy! Love this image.
ReplyDeletelove,
me