Bengal Pattachitra is a storytelling folk tradition practiced by the Patua community of West Bengal, who paint and also sing these stories through 'Pater Gaan'.
TAKEAWAYS:
-Create a 2ft x 4ft artwork on the theme of The Grand Pujo Journey - from creation to immersion.
- Step by step learning of the process with traditional artist Sh. Uttam Chitrakar
- Free hand drawing to be taught, no pdf or tracing would be provided. We want to give you a skill that stays with you for the lifetime.
- 22 hours LIVE online classes on Zoom with unlimited access to recordings
This is a 'paint along workshop' where we create the same artwork as shown on the promo
- PDFs of pictures and materials are shared during the workshop
- Online support for queries, feedback and guidance at each level to help you complete the artwork with ease.
- Learn about the history and tradition of Bengal Pat and the associated artists.
- Access to FOLK community, an enthusiastic and supportive group of art lovers. You also get access to 'Members Only' exclusive offers and launches
ABOUT THE ARTFORM
Bengal Patuas or Chitrakars are bearers of an ancient storytelling tradition that is fast disappearing. Known variously as Patu, Pota and Putua, and Islamic by faith, the Patua artists represent a unique and secular art tradition, earning their livelihood by telling stories from Hindu mythology, local folklore, Sufi tradition and contemporary themes, through paintings and song.
In Sanskrit, ‘pata’ means cloth — the Patuas initially painted on dried leaves or cloth; they painted stories of culture, religion, society, nature and folklore, accompanied by song. Over the last 25 years, it has transformed primarily into a visual art tradition handed down from generation to generation among the Patuas of Bengal, and women of the community also began to have more access and participate in producing patas. (via Sarmaya)
ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST
Sh. Uttam Chitrakar is a Patua artist from the West Mediniur district of West Bengal. His parents are clay idol artists, he started painting Patas post his wedding, learning from her mother-in-law, a senior and celebrated artist, Swarna Chitrakar.
His style is highly refined and his paintings are a part of V&A Museum collection of Kalighat art.