EXHIBITION : Art for Concern presents a 2 day show of Traditional and Folk Art at Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre (HICC), 1-A, Janpath > 11am-8pm on 2nd & 3rd December 2016

Time : 11:00 am - 8:00 pm  Add to Calendar 02/12/2016 11:00 03/12/2016 20:00 Asia/Kolkata EXHIBITION : Art for Concern presents a 2 day show of Traditional and Folk Art Event Page : http://www.delhievents.com/2016/11/exhibition-art-for-concern-presents-2.html Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre (HICC), 1-A, Janpath, New Delhi- 110 001 DD/MM/YYYY - Exhibition on View

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Venue : Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre (HICC), 1-A, Janpath, New Delhi- 110 001

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Event Description : EXHIBITION : Art for Concern presents a 2 day show of Traditional and Folk Art.

Art for Concern’s Exhibition of Traditional and Folk Art (TAFA) is an attempt to showcase these indigenous art forms and artists, and ensure that their legacy endures.

Among the steadily rising stars of Indian art on Global platforms remains a group of artists that lives in fear of utter obscurity. Their arts are so varied that to even call them a group forces unwarranted homogeneity upon them, yet all are linked by the threat of disappearance. Skilled indigenous artists around the country must deal with the fear of their work, and consequently their livelihoods, dying out. In a country with such a vast collection of traditional and folk art forms, they barely receive the exposure and patronage they require to stay relevant.

The show features traditional and folk artists like Manisha Jha, Rajendra Shyam, Kailash Chand Kumawat and Jijulal. The exhibition brings together traditional art from across India, giving a window of exposure to the dying forms that represent the fascinating folklore of each region. Here you will find Mata ni Pachedis from Gujarat and Kalighat paintings from the east next to Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh. Madhya Pradeshi Gond works hang besides striking Chola bronzes from Tamil Nadu, Phads and Pichwais, In their myriad forms, these traditional arts serve as essential documentation of India’s longstanding cultural heritage. Their legacy is not to be ignored. Yet a lack of patronage forces artists to look for alternative means of income, with the result that their work threatens to become a thing of the past. 

Art for Concern was initiated in 1999 as a fundraising platform and a medium to promote established and upcoming Indian artists. People are drawn in by the mix of art and philanthropy, gladly contributing to a worthwhile cause while procuring beautiful artworks in the process. Each year, around 14 exhibitions are held across Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ludhiana and Gurgaon.

According to Radhika Gulati, Director of Secure Giving Events, “The traditional art show was conceived after we realised that our folk art was not getting as much attention as modern and contemporary art. We also thought that this could help and promote artists who have been practicing these art forms for generations, but don’t have the correct platform to display their works as professionally as our contemporary art is showcased.”

Their approach is therefore to represent Indian folk and tribal art on a prominent scale, with exhibitions held in Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. It is a lucrative endeavor for the artists; showcasing their work in a gallery space also opens up a world of buyers they would not otherwise tap. 

About the Artists : 

Kailash Chand Kumawat  
The Artist hails from a small village in Rajasthan, his grandfather was a miniature artist and the family has continued the tradition. He says a high degree of skill is required and this art is carried out delicately with a with a fine squirrel hair brush. His entire family is involved in this work and he takes pride that through his work people are aware of this art form.

Manisha  Jha
Manisha is a Mithila artist by tradition and a trained architect by profession. Born in village Satlakha of Madhubani District in Bihar, Manisha learnt this art from her mother and grandmother. She has been practicing this art since last thirty years. Since 1998 she has had more than fifty exhibitions all over the world. Her works have been exhibited in prominent art galleries in Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore,  Goa and Jaipur in India and in Vienna, Mauritius, Santa Fe Folk Art Fair, United States of America, Moscow, France, Canada and Australia internationally. Manisha has been awarded with the prestigious National Award by the Honourable President Of India in the year 2014, Bihar Kala Samman by Government of Bihar 2015, Pravasi Bihari Samman 2015, State award by Government  of Delhi 2007.  Her works have been selected and exhibited in the National Exhibition by Lalit Kala Academy in the year 2015 and by All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society,1998.

Her works are in the collection of Essl Museum, Vienna, Bindu Gallery of Modern Art, Franklin, New Jersey,  Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi and many private collectors all over the world.
Manisha Jha lives and works from New Delhi.

Jijiulal V.M.
Jijulal V.M. is a very highly reputed Kerala Mural artist with over 10 years of experience. He was born in Kozikhode District of Kerala and continues to live and work from there. Having done a National Diploma in Kerala Traditional Mural Painting, he has held several solo and group shows all over the country. Jijula has received the Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural heritage Conservation in 2011. He regularly participates in Camps for Traditonal  Arts and Crafts  all over the country.

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