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A perfect example of a Madhubani art style, this painting of Lord Ganesha’s ecstatic dance has all the features of a Madhubani style of painting. This form of art originated from Bihar, from the village Mithila and is characterized by the depiction of figures inspired by nature and mythology. This Madhubani folk art depicts Ganesha dancing on the floral carpet, representing him as governing the Muladhara chakra and his sacred vahana, mooshak, sits in obeisance to his Lord. In Madhubani art, none of the areas is left empty and the spaces are mostly filled with tiny floral motifs and geometric patterns.


Keeping the basic features of this art in mind, the painter has covered the entire background with a large tree grown on one side and has its branches extending towards the other. All the branches are richly flooded with small leaves painted here in geometric black lines and multiple peacocks perched on them. One of the most enticing aspects of this painting is that inspite of being heavily loaded with multiple designs, the painter has successfully managed to make the protagonist stand out by choosing for a bright red bright coloured stole that majorly catches the attention of the viewer against a dull coloured background.


Chaturbhujadhari Ganesha carries all the basic implements of his iconography in his hands and the trunk curls towards his mouth as he eats his favourite laddoo from the bowl. The happiness that he feels from the sweet smell of that laddoo makes him dance in joy. The prominent outlining of Ganesha’s figure and his bulging eye is an iconic style of Madhubani painting. Every design in the painting is decorated with geometric patterns or tiny motifs. The use of bright colours in this Ganesha Madhubani painting lets you style your wall space in a creative and royal touch.

 

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Item Code: PZ72
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Madhubani Painting on Hand Made Paper, Folk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)
Dimensions 20.0 inch X 28.0 inch
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Colors of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry Behind Madhubani Paintings

Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila art as it is practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It has specifically originated from the Madhubani district of the state of Bihar. Traditionally, the women of this region created these paintings and in recent years, it has become a widely practiced art and has now become renowned throughout the world. This art expresses the creativity and culture of the people of Mithila and is passed from one generation to another. In this way, the heritage of Madhubani art has been preserved for many decades. The subjects of these paintings are usually religion, love, and fertility. Sometimes, social events like festivals, weddings, and royal court are also depicted in the paintings. The most commonly painted designs and themes are the forms of Hindu Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Krishna, and Ram. The characteristic features of Madhubani paintings are their vibrant colors and eye-catching geometrical patterns. The empty spaces are filled with traditional motifs such as floral and foliate patterns, animals, birds, geometrical structures, and other designs. The local artists create these paintings using a variety of items such as matchsticks, twigs, brushes, pens, or even their own fingers. The paints are usually made with natural dyes and pigments.
As simple as it may seem, the making process of the world-famous Madhubani paintings is certainly not easy and requires lots of hard labor.
Traditional Madhubani paintings are done either on cloth, handmade paper, or canvas. Select the medium of painting as per your choice. If you have chosen cloth, attach it to cardboard to make a solid base. The making of the painting begins with making a double-lined border. This is a very important step because the border is filled with various geographical shapes and patterns or other motifs. The average width of the border is 1.5 - 2 cm. Now that the border is created, you will be left with a blank middle space. This is the main workspace. Start drawing your choice of figure, designs, and shapes. These must be relevant to the Madhubani painting themes.
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When the key design has been made, the empty spaces in between are filled with some designs.
Now is the time to color the painting using vivid shades and hues. Colors in Madhubani are sourced from nature; Indigo is used to produce blue, flower juice produces red, turmeric gives yellow, leaves produce green, cow dung mixed soot gives black, and rice powder gives white.
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To paint these colors, the artist uses a bamboo stick and wraps cotton around it. This acts as a traditional brush.
The entire painting is now painted using this special brush with natural vibrant colors. · However, in modern times, the common brush is used and instead of natural colors, artists prefer to use acrylic paints.
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Since the entire painting is made with natural materials and colors, it appears simple yet enriching. Originally, this art was created on mud walls or soil grounds but when it evolved over many years, the people of Madhubani started to make it on fabric and paper. Today, this art has become globalized and is receiving worldwide attention and appreciation.
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