Art by Lalima Srivastava
Nature's Tapestry in Fusion Folk Art of India
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Bull and the Perch: Madhubani art is a folk art from the state of Bihar, India. The bull is a common motif in Madhubani as it is a vehicle of Lord Shiva, the destroyer. The painting depicts a bull in gobar (two lines with a dot in between) under a tree in kachini (line art), with a bird in bharni (colored) style of Madhubani art perched on it. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor, ink, and acrylic.
The Marching Horse: Madhubani and Warli art are folk arts from the states of Bihar and Maharashtra in India. The horse is a common symbol in both folk arts. The painting depicts a marching horse in Warli with a tree in the background in Madhubani. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor, ink, and acrylic.
The Goat: Madhubani art is a folk art from the state of Bihar, India. The goat is neither a sacred nor a common motif in Madhubani art. The painting depicts a goat standing under a floral tree in the kachini (line art) style of Madhubani art, symbolizing nature. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor and ink.
The Blue Horse: Madhubani art is a folk art from the state of Bihar, India. The horse is a common symbol in Madhubani art and is linked to the Sun God's celestial chariot. The painting depicts a horse in the bharni (colored) style, with shrubs in the godhana style of Madhubani. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor and ink.
The Meadow Pair: Madhubani art is a folk art from the state of Bihar, India. The cow is sacred in Madhubani and is associated with Lord Krishna. It symbolizes purity and selfless giving. The painting depicts two cows in the bharni (colored) style of Madhubani resting on grass in Warli under a tree. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor, ink, and acrylic.
The Kachini Horse: Madhubani and Warli art are folk arts from the states of Bihar and Maharashtra in India. The horse is a common symbol in Madhubani art and is linked to the Sun God's celestial chariot. The painting depicts a marching horse in the kachini (line art) style of Madhubani art, with trees in Warli in the background. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor, ink, and acrylic.
Standing Cow: Madhubani and Warli art are folk arts from the states of Bihar and Maharashtra in India. The cow is sacred in Madhubani and is associated with Lord Krishna. It symbolizes purity and selfless giving. The painting depicts a cow in the godhana style of Madhubani under a berry tree in Warli. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor, ink, and acrylic.
The Roaring Lion: Madhubani art is a folk art from the state of Bihar, India. The lion is a common motif in Madhubani art, a vehicle of Goddess Durga, symbolizing royalty and strength. The painting depicts a roaring lion in godhana style standing on pebbles under a floral tree. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor and ink.
Elephant in Bushes: Madhubani art is a folk art from the state of Bihar, India. The elephant is an auspicious motif in Madhubani, symbolizing prosperity and wisdom. The painting depicts an elephant in bharni (colored) style, standing in bushes in the kachini (line art) style of Madhubani. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor and ink.
The Tiger (Wagh): Madhubani and Warli art are folk arts from the states of Bihar and Maharashtra in India. The tiger is a sacred theme in Warli painting, symbolizing a divine protector. The painting depicts a tiger in Warli standing in a forest with a tree in the kachini style of Madhubani in the background. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor, ink, and acrylic.
Hurar, the Indian Wolf: Madhubani art is a folk art from the state of Bihar, India. The Wolf is not a traditional motif in Madhubani art. The painting depicts an Indian wolf known as Hurar in geru style (terracotta color) of Madhubani. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor and ink.
The Deer Family: Madhubani art is a folk art from the state of Bihar, India. The deer is a common motif in Madhubani due to its association with the epic Ramayana. It symbolizes peace and harmony. The painting depicts a deer family under a tree in the bharni (colored) and kachini (line art) style of Madhubani. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor and ink.
The Lone Mongoose: Madhubani and Warli art are folk arts from the states of Bihar and Maharashtra in India. The mongoose is not a common motif in Warli, but it is a very common creature in nature. The painting depicts a Mongoose in Warli, under a berry tree in the kachini (line art) style of Madhubani. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor, ink, and acrylic.
Four Monkeys: Madhubani and Warli art are folk arts from the states of Bihar and Maharashtra in India. The monkey is sacred in Hindu mythology due to its association with Monkey God Hanuman. They symbolize playfulness and vitality. The painting depicts four monkeys in the godhana style of Madhubani swinging on a tree in Warli. It is a freehand-sketched, unique composition in watercolor, ink, and acrylic.