Ganesh and Parvati - by Uttam Chitrakar
Ganesh and Parvati - by Uttam Chitrakar
Dimensions: 24 inches (H) x 15 inches (W) | Material: Natural colours on paper
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Goddess Parvati, cradling her son Ganesh, depicted in this tender and wonderful rendition as Ganesh-janani.
This wonderful Kalighat painting by the master artist Uttam Chitrakar exemplifies our adoration of the mother of the universe and her son, the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles.
About the artist:
Uttam Chitrakar is a remarkable young artist in the Kalighat-pat painting tradition. In his works, he brings a distinct contemporary and vibrant flavour to the Kalighat style and form of painting. His delightful artworks have been exhibited at institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the IGNCA in Delhi, the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, and the Chitrakala Parishad in Bengaluru.
Geographical Indication: Bengal Patachitra has been accorded a Geographical Indications (GI) tag in 2018. The GI tag is specifically attributable to the artwork's place of origin (West Bengal, Pingla, Naya village), and the materials and techniques used (Hand painted, using organic pigments on handmade paper.) The artist is among the select practitioners who are recipients of the GI certificate, which conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness.