Dr. Ramdayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute
डॉ. रामदयाल मुंडा जनजातीय कल्याण शोध संस्थान
(10th to 15th February 2020)
In this first National Camp, around 80 tribals and folk painters from Himachal to Kerala, together awakened the magic of colors.
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Ambili Vijayan
Jhapasya, Keezhal, PO. Vadakara, Calicut, Kerala -673104
Traditional Mural Art of Kerala
This is a Mural style of Kerala folk painting, it is a piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other permanent surfaces. A distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the painting. On few occassions, mural paintings are painted on large canvases, which are later attached to a wall (e.g., with marouflage), but the technique has been commonly used since late 19th century. In this painting, the painter uses acrylic colors on canvas. The theme is "Theyyam Chanetor", Lord Vishnu Idol.ex
Exhibitions
- Group Exhibition in Lalit Kala Academy, Kozhikode
- Exhibition in Sargala ya International Exhibition
- National Camp in Vishakhapatnam
P. Vijaya Lakshmi
V.P Agraharam, Chitoor, Andhra Pradesh
Kalamkari
In this Sri Kalahasti style of Kalamkari painting, the painter shows the Rajabhisheka of Lord Rama and Sita. Where Lord Rama, Sira, Lakshmana, Bharat, Shatrughan, Hanuman, Jamwant and Sugriva are present in Lord Rama's court.
Exhibitions
- Suraj Kund Mela Delhi (2015-2017)
- Lepakshi Handicrafts Exhibition (2015) Hyderabad
- Dakshinchitra Chennai (1999)
- Stroud Dist. London (U.K) (2010) Demo & Exhibition
- Chitoor DRDA (1998)
- I.G.R.M.S Mysore (2003)
M. Munirathnamma
BP Agraharam, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Kalamkari
Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile, produced in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Only natural dyes are used in Kalamkari, which involves twenty-three steps. There are two distinctive styles of kalamkari art in India - Srikalahasti style and the Machilipatnam style. In Srikalalahasti style of Kalamkari, the "kalam" or pen is used for freehand drawing of the subject and the color filling, is entirely done by hand. This style flowered around temples and their patronage and that is the reason it had religious identity-scrolls, temple hangings, chariot banners and the depicted deites and scenes taken from Indian epics - Ramayana, Mahabharta, Purana and the mythological classics. It contains, The Sri Kalahasti style of Kalamkari painting, Kalia Nag Mardan by Lord Krishna is depicated, and Kalia Nag's wife is also shown chanting prayers.
Exhibitions
- Suraj Kund Mela Haryana
- Lepakshi Handicrafts Exhibition Hyderabad
- Oxfam Bangalore
- Dakshinachitra South zone, Anna University, Chennai
- Valluvaru Kotam Chennai
- C.C.T.C Coimbatore
- I.G.R.M.C Mysore and Bhopal
- Stroud Dist London (U.K)
Madhu Merugoju
Lalapet, Secunderabad, Telangana
Cheriyal Scroll Painting
Cheriyal Scroll Painting is a stylized version of Nakashi art, rich in local motifs peculiar to Telangana. They are at present made only in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The scrolls are painted in a narrative format, much like a film roll or a comic strip, depicting stories from Indian mythology and intimately tied to the shorter stories from the Puranas and Epics. It interestingly describes the Cheriyal Sidipith district of Telangana which is the village of painters. In this canvas Cheriyal scroll painter shows the Leela of Krishna-Radha.
Exhibitions
- Participated in Exhibition held at state Art and Gallery, Hyderabad
- Surajkund craft melal Haryana (2011)
- Folklore Academy in Shilparamam 2000 till date
- Participated e/o Department Commissioner Handicraft
- Participated Lepakshi Craft Bazaars
- Craft Museum, Delhi (1998)
- Indira Gandhi, Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal (2006)
Dhanalakota Sai Kiran
Cheriyal Village, Telangana
Cheriyal Scroll Painting
In this Cheriyal Scroll painting, the painter depicts an indian classic Naika (Padmin) wearing solah (16) sringar and adores herself in mirror.
Exhibitions
- Piramal Art Museum (2017) Mumbai
- Dhakshin Chitra Craft Museum Chennai (2018)
- State Art Gallery Hyderabad (2017,2018)
- Icon Art Gallery Hyderabad (2014)
- Shilparamam Hyderabad (2017,2018)
- Indira Gandhi National Centre for Art (2014)
- Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi
- Chowmalla Palace Hyderabad
Dhanalakota Sravan Kumar
Cheriyal, Telangana
Cheriyal Scroll Painting
In this painting, the painter shows the marriage ceremony which is called 'Svyamver' of mother Sita. In that Svyamwer Lord Rama broke Lord Shiva Dhanush for winning her hand for marriage.
Exhibitions
- Dhakshin Chitra Craft Museum Chennai (2018)
- Shilparamam Hyderabad (2018)
- I.G.N.C.A New Delhi (2016)
- Golkonda Handicrafts Exhibition B.H.E.L (2016)
- Nakhashi Art Exhibition Ravindra Bharathi (2018)
Ishwar Naik
Hasuvanthe (V), Uttar Kannada (D) Karnataka
Chittara Painting
This is Chittara Folk painting of Karnataka which is engraved in natural colors,. Jute fibers, 'Pundi' is used as a brush that takes a long time but the ethics of painting attracts everyone. The styled figures of Chittara painting are generally symbols of brides and grooms, fertility, the sowing of the auspicious paddy, birds, trees, animals, etc. Musicians plays auspicious music, brides and grooms stands in conjugal harmony. The delicacy in its delineation and its repetitiveness are somewhat a reminiscent of Warli art. Drawing with freehand and is done with the strictest adherence in the tribal format. Lilting music fills the air with Deewarusd drawing and painting. Every situation and chore depicted on the walls has a relevant song. In this painting, we see the symbol of the Bride and Bridegroom and the Musicians.
Exhibitions
- Surajkund Mela – 2005
- Siddapur (T), Uttar Kannada (D) v Hongkong – 2009
- Karnataka v Melbourne – November 2010
Saraswati Ishwar Naik
Hasuvanthe, Uttara Kannada (D) Karnataka
Chittara Painting
The Chittara folk painting also shows the image of Bride and Bridegroom along with the auspicious symbols.
Exhibitions
- Sarasha Mala at Delhi
- Chitra Kala Parishad Bangalore
- I.G.N.C.A Delhi
M.R. Manohara
Mohall, Mysore
Mysore Miniature Painting
Mysore Painting is a form of classical South Indian painting, which evolved in the Mysore city of Karnataka. At that time, Mysore was under reign of Wodeyars and it was under their patronage that this school of painting reached its zenith. Quite similar to the Tanjore Paintings make use of thinner gold leaves and require much more hard work. The most popular themes of these paintings include Gods and Goddesses and scenes from Indian mythology. The grace, beauty, and intricacy of Mysore Paintings leaves the onlookers mesmerized. Here, the painter used traditional colors, Gold Foils and created the beautiful image of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Exhibitions
- Group Show 2015-16-17-2019 Mysore
Mata Ni Pachedi
Mata-ni-Pachedi is a traditional way of painting of Gujarat in which image of Goddesses depicted on piece of cloth. The multicolored animated images of God-Goddesses, devotees, flora-fauna to be narrated with a story. The term Mata-ni Pachedi originates from Gujrati language, where 'Mata' means 'Goddess', 'ni' means 'belongs to' and 'Pachedi' means 'behind'. When people of the nomadic Vaghari community of Gujarat were barred from entering temples, they made their shrines with depictions of the Mother Goddess of different forms on the cloth. The unique feature of this temple-hanging is the product layout of four to five pieces of Mata-ni-Pachedi erected to form a shrine for the Mother Goddess. Traditional Mata ni Pachedi is a rectangular piece of fabric usesd as a canopy in the place of the ceiling in a nomadic shrine which contains the main mother Goddess image at its center.
Exhibitions
- All over India
- International Textile Factory (Netherlands)
Mata Ni Pachedi
Mata-ni-Pachedi is a traditional way of painting of Gujarat in which image of Goddesses depicted on piece of cloth. The term Mata-ni Pachedi originates from Gujrati language, where 'Mata' means 'Goddess', 'ni' means 'belongs to' and 'Pachedi' means 'behind'. When people of the nomadic Vaghari community of Gujarat were barred from entering temples, they made their shrines with depictions of the Mother Goddess of different forms on the cloth. The unique feature of this temple-hanging is the product layout of four to five pieces of Mata-ni-Pachedi erected to form a shrine for the Mother Goddess. Traditional Mata ni Pachedi is a rectangular piece of fabric used as a canopy in the place of the ceiling in a nomadic shrine which contains the main mother Goddess image at its center.
Exhibitions
- State
- National
- International
Rathwa Hari Bhai Mansingh Bhai
Malaja, Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat
Pithora Painting
Pithora is a highly ritualistic painting on the walls by the Rathwa and Bhilala scheduled tribe communties who live in Central Gujarat. Pithora paintings are executed on three inner walls of their houses. These paintings have significance in their lives and executing the Pithora paintings in their homes brings peace, prosperity, and happiness. There is never an attempt to imitate nature: a horse or a bull, which might be a vision of a God, impresses him with only one central quality. This central quality is worked upon and given a form. It might be raw but this rawness adds beauty to this painting. There are 148 symbols of this painting that describes religious, social and historical descriptions of Rathawa and Bhilala communties.
Exhibitions
- Craft Museum Delhi
- Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Madras, Bangalore, Chandigarh
- Jaipur, Udaipur Shilp Gram
Naran Bhai Hari Bhai Rathawa
Malaja, Chhota Udaipur, Gujarat
Pithora Painting
This is also Pithora, a higly ritualistic painting which shows the specific symbols of Rathawa and Bhilala Scheduled Tribes communities. There are 148 symbols of this painting that describes the religious, social and historical description of Rathawa and Bhilala communities.
Exhibitions
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Lucknow
- Pune
- Madras
- Bangalore
- Chandigarh
- Jaipur
- Udaypur
- Shilp Gram
Khatri Mahmad Jabbar Arab
Niromamakatrana, Gujarat
Rogan Art
Rogan painting is an art of cloth painting in the Kutch District of Gujarat. In this craft, paint made from boiled oil and vegetable dyes is laid down on fabric using either a metal block (printing) or a stylus (painting). The craft nearly died out in the late 20th century, with Rogan painting being practiced by only two families in the same village. Rogan painting was initially practiced in several locations in the Kutch region. The painted fabric was mostly purchased by women of the downtrodden community who wanted to decorate clothing and bed coverings for their weddings. Therefore, it was a seasonal art where most of the work took place only during the months of weddings. The rest of the year, the artisans would switch to other forms of work, such as agriculture.
Exhibitons
- India Craft Week Delhi
- Dastkar, Delhi
- Paramparik Karigar, Mumbai
- Piramal Art Residency Workshop, Mumbai
- Hundred Hands Exhibition, Bangalore
- 10 th class pass
- Studio Amoli Maker Fair, Hyderabad
- Garvi Gurjari Ahmedabad, Baroda, Rajkot
- Master Creation Delhi – Hatt
- Lucknow-Sanatkada - Festival
Manoj Kumar Joshi
Malaja, Rajasthan
Phad Painting
Phad painting is a style of religious scroll painting, practiced in Rajasthan. This style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth or canvas, known as phad. The narratives of the folk deities of Rajasthan, mostly of Pabuji and Devnarayan are depicted on the phads. The Bhopas, the priest-singers traditionally carry the painted phads along with them and use these as mobile temples of the folk deities, who are worshipped by the Rebari community of the region. The phads of Pabuji are normally about 15 feet in length, while the phads of Devnarayan are normally about 30 feet long. Traditionally the phads are painted with organic colors.
Exhibitions
- Gita Kala Parv Kurukshetra 2016
- Mati ke Rang W.Z.C.C 2015, 2018
- Art Festival Jaipur 2013
- Kala Kumb 2019
- Delhi Hatt 2007, 2019
- Pushkar Mela 2000
Asharam Meghwal
Motinagar, Sanganer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Rajasthan Miniature Painting
Pichwai a folk painting of Rajasthan generally shows the devotional theme, normally on cloth. They are mainly created to hang in the temples of Pushtimarg devotional tradition, especially the Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, built around 1672. These paintings are hung behind the idol of Shrinathji, Lord Krishna's local form and the center of Pushtimarg worship, to depict his leelas. Aurangabad was another area associated with them. The Purpose of Pichhwais, other than an artistic appeal is to narrate tales of Krishna to the common people. In this painting, the painter shows Lord Krishna and Radha.
Exhibitions
- Jawahar Kala Kendra
- Bhilwada Sangit Kala Sansthan
- Suraj Kund
- Pragati Maidan
- Tirupati
- Delhi Hatt
- Chandigarh
- Patiyala
Asharam Meghwal
Motinagar, Sanganer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Rajasthan Miniature Painting
Pichwai a folk painting of Rajasthan generally shows the devotional theme, normally on cloth. They are mainly created to hang in the temples of Pushtimarg devotional tradition, especially the Shrinathji temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, built around 1672. These paintings are hung behind the idol of Shrinathji, Lord Krishna's local form and the center of Pushtimarg worship, to depict his leelas. Aurangabad was another area associated with them. The Purpose of Pichhwais, other than an artistic appeal is to narrate tales of Krishna to the common people. In this painting, the painter shows Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Exhibitions
Jawahar Kala KendraBhilwada Sangit Kala SansthanSuraj KundPragati MaidanTirupatiDelhi HattChandigarhPatiyala
Abhinav Meghwal
Motinagar, Sanganer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Pichwai Painting
Pichwai (pichvai) is a style of painting that originated over 400 years ago, in the town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in Rajasthan. Intricate and visuallly stunning, pichwai paintings are made on cloth depicts the tales for Lord Krishna's life. Creating a pichwai can take several months and requires immense skill as the smallest details need to be painted with precision. Lord Krishna is often depicted as Shrinathji in Pichwais which is the deity manifest as a seven-year-old child. Other common subjects found in pichwai paintings are Radha, gopis, cows and lotuses. Festivals and celebrations such as Sharad Purnima, Raas Leela, Annakoot or Govardhan Puja, Janmashtami, Gopashtami, Nand Mahotsav, Diwali, and Holi are frequently shown in Pichwai. But in this painting the painter depicted the image of Maharana Pratap.
Exhibitions
- Aadivasi aur lok chitrakaron ka pratham rashtriya shivir
Sanjay Kumar Sethi
Lok Kala Sansthan, Rajasthan
Rajasthani Mandana Art
Mandana paintings are wall and floor paintings of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Mandana is drawn to protect home and hearth, welcome gods into the house as a mark of celebration on festive ocassions. Meena women in the Sawai Madhopur area of Rajasthan possess the skill of developing designs with perfect symmetry and accuracy. The art is practiced on the floor and wall. The art is much more pronounced and attached to the Meena Scheduled Tribe community of Sawai Madhopur area. The ground is prepared with cow dung mixed with rati, a local clay, and red ochre. Lime or chalk powder is used for making the motif. Tools employed are a piece of cotton, a tuft of hair, or a rudimentary brush made out of a date stick. The design may show Lord Ganesha, peacocks, women at work, tigers, floral motifs, etc. Such paintings are also called Mandala in most parts of Nepal. In this painting, his deity Ganapati is depicted in Mandana style.
Exhibitions
- Craft Museum New Delhi 1996
- Jawahar Kala Kendra 2000
- International Puskar Mela 2001
- Sanskar Bharti Bhilwada 2003
- Sangit Kala Kendra Bhilwada, Lok Kala Mela Bhilwada 2016
- Sanskriti Sansthan Chittorgarh 2018
- Rashtriya Kala Mahotsav Kurukshetra 2018
- Kumbh Mela Ujjain
Ramdev Meena
Devpurara, TH.nainwa, Bu.nainwa, Bundi, Rajasthan
Meena Art
In this Mandana painting, painter depicts running Lion, Bird, and symbol of trees. Two Peacocks, Parrot and symbol of greenery are also shown.
Exhibitions
- National Tribal Craft Mela, Orrisa
- Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav at CCRT, New Delhi
- Kala Mela R.L.K.A. Jaipur
- Navi Mumbai Art Festival
- HadhotiUtsav Kota
- Kala Mela Kota
Rajesh Chaitya Wangad
Devgaon (Vangad pada), Palghar, Maharashtra
Warli Chitrakala (Tribal Traditional Art)
Warli painting is a style of Warli scheduled tribe community of the North Sahyadari Range in Maharashtra. This range encompases cities such as Dahanu, Talasari, Jawhar, Palghar, Mokhada, and Vikramgad of Palghar district. These rudimentary wall paintings use a set of basic geometric shapes: a circle, a triangle, and a square. This shapes are symbolic of different elements of nature. The circle and the triangle come from their observation of nature. The circle represents the sun and the moon, while the triangle is derived from mountains and pointed trees. In contrast, the square appears to be a human invention, indicating a sacred enclosure or a piece of land. The central motif in each ritual painting is the square, known as "chauk" or "chaukat", mostly of two types known as Devchauk and Lagnachauk. Inside a Devchauk is usually a depiction of Palaghata, the mother goddess, symbolizing fertility. During marriage, red clay is mixed with cow dung on the wall and it is coated. Paintings are also made of Mother Earth, animals, birds, forest-water which is related to maintaining the protection of nature. The painter depicts the growth of human cultural society.
Exhibitions
- State : Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Kolhapur, Thane, Navi Mumbai
- National : Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mysore, Mangalore, Panji, Puduchery, Kolkata, Gaya,Varanasi, Lucknow, Noida, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Udaypur,
Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Silvasa, Lalit Kala Academy, Chennai (National Art Academy)
- International : London, Spain, Japan, Germany, Canada(Ottawa), Mexico, Australia, Germany, France
Madhukar Rambhau Wadu
Kondham, Manor, Palghar, maharashtra
Warli Chitrakala (Tribal Traditional Art)
The painter shows the agrarian activities of a village and specifies the grain saving pits.
Exhibitions
- National Tribal Crafts Mela 2013, SCSTRTI, Bhubaneswar
Manoj Kumar Tekam
Suraj Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Gond Art
Gond art is a form of painting that is practiced by one of the largest tribes in India, the Gond. They predominantly belong to Madhya Pradesh but can also be found in pockets of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. The work of Gond artists is rooted in their folk tales and culture, and thus story-telling is a strong element of every painting. Intense and minute descriptions are the main attractions of these paintings in Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal (M.P.). Great Painter, Late Jangarh Singh Shyam has done a pioneering endeavor for Gond painting. In fact, Jangar Singh Shyam was credited with being the creator of a new school of Indian art called "Jangarh Kalam". In this painting, woman are shown begging for Mahua near the Mahua tree.
Exhibitions
- 2012 Ayantana Art Gallery Punev 2013 Gitanjali Art gallery, Panjim Goa
- Sevaniya Gond, Hajpur v USA, 2013 International Folk art Market Santa , New Mexico
- 2014 Gitanjali Art gallery, Panjim Goa
- 2014 Monalisa, Kalagram Pune
- USA 2014. Three times international, folk market, sarta, new mexico
- 2015 painting for famous restaurant, M G dode fair, France
- 2016 Bhasa badorda NGO Gujrat
Naresh Shyam
Patangarh, Bajag, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
Gond Art
As said the work of Gond artists is rooted with their folk tales and culture and thus story-telling is a stronger element of every painting. In this painting, the painter depicts Tiger Bana Dev who is always ready to protect the devotees. Whenever there is a quarrel between the husband and a wife in the house and the wife tries to escape, the Tiger Dev hides in the street and frightens her and sends the wife back. Sajha tree is considered as the goddess and uses the leaves of the tree to eat. Tree leaves are also used in marriage. I this painting, Flora and Fauna show oneness.
Exhibitions
- Bhopal
- Kolkata
- Delhi
- Bangalore
- Jabalpur
- Allahabad
- Khajuraho
- Reewa
- Ahmedabad
- Sidhi
- Education
- Mumbai
- Khandwa
- Indore
Rajkumar Shyam
Patangarh, Bajag, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
Gond Art
In this painting the painter shows that the tree is very beautiful and fruitful.It contains the abode of the "Bada Dev".
Exhibitions
- Bhopal
- Jabalpur
- Delhi
- Khajuraho
- Mumbai
- Gwalior
- Puri
- Ujjain
- Bihar
- Ahmedabad
- Education
- Nagpur
- Mandala
Rajkumar Shyam
Patangarh, Bajag, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
Gond Art
The people of Gond society considers cock as a clock. When the Gond tribals are asleep, the rooster tries to wake them at 4 o'clock. People of the Pradhan tribal community also sacrifices a red chicken for the "Bada Dev" which makeds the god happy.
Exhibitions BhopalJabalpurDelhiKhajurahoMumbaiGwaliorPuriUjjainBiharAhmedabadEducationNagpurMandala
Sushil Urveti
Bijasen Alwara nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Gond Art
In this painting, the painter wants to show all living beings such as plants and animals which are the parts and parcel of Nature. This painting creates a symbol of Life.
Omprakash Dhurve
Sewaniya Gond Hujur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Gond Art
In this painting, the worship of "Bada Dev" is depicted. "Bada Dev" is the main deity of the Gond community. This painting shows there is no difference between Nature and Almighty "Bada Dev". It depicts the assimilative form which in philosophical terminology is called "Adwait".
Omprakash Dhurve
Sewaniya Gond Hujur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Gond Art
In this painting, the painter wants to show the peacock enjoying the sunlight spreading its wings during Autumn. It depicts the assimilative form which in philosophical terminology is called "Adwait".
Surendra Paswan
Siripur, adhubani, Bihar
Godna Painting
This is the Godna style Madhubani painting of Bihar. In this painting, the painter depics the Anti God ( Prati Ishwar) concept or imagination of the downtrodden society of Bihar which gave them a feeling of dignity and self respect. In the upper part of the painting, King Shailesh is shown riding on an elephant. Behind him is his brother Motiram and behind the elephant there are security personel of King Shailesh. Reshma Kushama Malin also plays an important role in Raja's story. The one who used to dedicate floweres etc. for his worship has also been depicted. At the bottom, the worship of Shailesh, a singing Bhagat, dancing women and men are also shown. Below them is the riding elephant and a lovely Hiraman Sugga (Parrot) of the story.
Exhibitions
- Delhi Hatt
- Craft Museum, Delhi
- China
- Gangtok
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
- Jodhpur
- Kolkata
Ramesh Kumar Mandal
Koilakh, Rampati, Madhubani, Bihar
Madhubani Painting
Madhubani art is a folk style of painting, practiced in the Mithila region of the Bihar state. This painting is done with a variety of tools, including fingers, twigs, brushes, nibpens, and matchsticks and also using natural dyes and pigments. It is characterized by its eye-catching geometrical patterns. There is a ritual content for particular occasions such as birth and marriage and festivals such as Holi, Surya Shashti, Kali Puja, Upanayana, and Durga Puja. The Painting shows the scene where Radha and Shri Krishna meet near the Yamuna river. In this, everyone gets fascinated by listening to the sweet melody of Bansi. Radha Krishna's love is embellished through this painting.
Exhibitions
- Vidyapati Samaroh - Jamshedpur 2011
- Bajra holi Mahotsav, Mathura 2014
- Vidyapati Samaroh, Ranchi
- Tatanagar Vidyapati Samaroh 2012
- Vidyapati Samaroh Bokaro 2015
- Gandhi Silp Bazaar, Mathura 2013
- Vidyapati Samaroh, Mumbai
Rupa Chanravanshi
Devi Chora Gali, Panchucharr Danapur, Cant, Patna
Tikuli Art
Tikuli art is a unique art form of bihar, which has a very rich and deep traditional history. The word 'tikuli' is a local term for 'bindi', which is usually bright, colourful dot that women wear between their eyebrows. In the past, the bindi was created as a symbolic means of worshipping intellect and conserving the modesty of women. However, in today's time Tikuli art serves as a source of empowerment for the women of Bihar. This painting was made in Tikuli style which shows the love of Radha and Lord Krishna.
Exhibitions
- IITF Exhibition in Delhi 2019
- Ministry of Textiles Exhibition in Aurangabad
- NSDC Exhibition in 2018 in Delhi
Sanjib KumarJha
Harinagar, Madhubani, Bihar
Mithila Painting (Tantric Style)
Tantric painting is distinguished from other styles of Madhubani paintings because the subjects are based solely on religious texts and characters related to tantra. Tantric subjects include manifestations of Maha Kali, Maha Durga, Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Ganesha along with other Tantric symbols. The Painting depits Shri Maha Laxmi Yantra and Kundalini consciousness of a yogi. There is a representation of how a yogi can control his material desires.
Exhibitions
- Delhi Hatt 2007
- Pragati Maidan 2017
Parikshit Sharma
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra Miniature Painting
Pahari painting is an umbrella term used for a form of Indian painting, made mostly in miniature forms, originating from Himalayan hilly kingdoms of North India during the 17th-19th century notably Basohli Mankot, Nurpur, Chamba, Kangra, Guler, Mandi, and Garhwal. Nainsukh was a famous master of the mid-18th century and his family followed a workshop for another two generations. This Pahari painting shows the scene where a couple of Gaddi community are in the mountain with their shepherds. Shepherds spend six months in the mountains with their flocks. The painting also shows the making of lunch.
Exhibitions
- Bhuri Singh Museum Chitra 2007
- Kangra Museum, Kangra Dharamshala
- IGNCA, Delhi
- Raipur, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Anchal Thakur
Dodra, Kewra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra Painting
Kangra painting is the pictorial art of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh which is a former princely state patronized in art. It became prevalent with the fading of Basohli school of painting in the mid-18th century and soon produced a magnitude in paintings both content as well as volume that the Pahari painting school came to be known for its Kangra paintings. The painting depicts the arrival of rain (Raga Megh) also depicts the cultural life of Kullu, romantic mood of lovers in the rainy season.
Exhibitions
- State/National/International
Tashi Samdup
Saspol, Leh, Ladakh
Tangka Painting
A thangka, Tibetan Buddhist painting made on cotton, usually depicting a Buddhist deity scene or mandala. Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not on display mounted on a textile somewhat in the style of Chinese scroll paintings with a silk cover on the front. Kept in such a way so that Thangkas can last for a long time because of their delicate nature, they have to be kept in a dry place where moisture will not affect the quality of the silk. Most Thangkas are relatively small, comparable in size to a Western half-length portrait, vut some are extremely large, several meters in each dimension; these were designed to be displayed, typically for very brief periods on a monastery wall, as part of religious festivals. Most Thangkas were intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students. They often have elaborate compositions including many small figures. A central deity is often surrounded by other identified figures in a symmetrical composition. Narrative scenes rarely appear. In the Himalayan range, community life starts and ends with Lord Buddha. Naturally, Thangka painting describes the life of Buddha in various styles. In this painting, the Buddha is shown in two different forms.
Exhibitions
- International Mural Camp 2013 at Kuttayam (Kerela)
- Workshop on Folk Art and Craft 2013 at Kannur (Kerela)
- Gita Kala Parv Camp. 2016 Kurukshetra (Haryana)
- Workshop on Thangka painting at Bihar Museum (Patna)
- An art exhibition on Indian language by IGNCA New Delhi, 2019
Nawang Namgail
Khaltsi, Ladakh
Tangka Painting
This Tangka painting shows a religious symbol of Budhhism where a dragon is wrapped in a conch. The conch represents peace, the dragon represents power and a jewel in the hand of Dragon represents the wisdom/knowledge.
Exhibitions
- Workshop on Thangka Painting Bihar Museum (Patna)
Sujit Kumar Das
Nagaon, Assam
Vaishnav Miniature Painting/ Shatriya Painting, Assam
Miniature painting, also called (16th-17th century) limning, small finely wrought portrait executed on vellum, prepared card, copper or ivory. The name is derived from the minium or red lead used by the medieval illuminators. Arising from a fusion of the separate traditions of the illuminated manuscript and the medal, miniature painting flourished in the beginning of the 16th century down to the mid 19th century century. This painting depicts, firstly the story of Bhagwat recited to King Parikshit Matsya Avatar and Kurma Avatar, second one is puranic story about war between Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna/Vishnu and third Lord Krishna who is sitting on a singhasan by the name of Dwarkadhish.
Exhibition
- Embassy of India, Beijing (China) - 2020
- Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka- 2019
- Tipsy Art Gallery, Vietnam - 2019
- Lamasatt Art Gallery, Cairo (Egypt) -2019
- Gallery of Modern Art, Russia - 2018
- Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu (Nepal) - 2016
- University of the Visual and performing Arts, Colombo - 2016
- Nehru - Wangchuk Cultural Center, Indian Embassy, Bhutan - 2016
Naresh Chandra Sahoo
At, Mauzibeg, PO, PS. Balonga, Dist. Puri (Odisha) Pin - 752105
Taalpatra, Odisha Pattachitra
Pattachitra or Patachitra is a general term for traditional cloth-based scroll painting in the eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal. The pattachitra art form is known for its intricate details as well as mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it. Pattachitra is one of the ancient artworks of Odisha. Palm leaf Pattachitra which in Priya language known as Tala Pattachitra drawn on palm leaf. At first, palm leaves are left for becoming hard after being taken from the tree. The images are traced by using black and white ink to fill grooves of equal-sized panels of palm leaves that are sewn together. Often palm-leaf illustrations are more elaborated, obtaining by superimposing layers that are glued together on most of the surface but in some areas it can open like small windows to reveal a second image under the firs layer. Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Lord Krishna are shown in this painting.
Exhibitions
- Delhi Hatt
- Craft Museum Delhi
- Hyderabad Silparam
- Tosali National Craft Mela
- Chandigarh Kala Gram
- Kolkata EZCC Samarasa Kalashivir
- Konark Festival
- State Bank of India, Bhubaneswar
Biranchi Narayan Behera
Balonga, Puri, Odisha
Taalpatra, Odisha Pattachitra
Another form of Pattachitra, apart from painting on the cloth is the most amazing engravings over a palm leaf. This is very complicated art form which is done on dried palm leaves and stitched up together to look like a canvas. These amazingly beautiful intricacies are delicately done as one small move can destroy their entire creativity. The stitching on the carvings depicts an entire painting and there are no gaps or lines that are joined together. Again, the art relates to fables and stories from Indian mythology and tells tales photographically about an incident or episode of a God or Goddess, their different stages, to make the people understand the flow of their deity's life. This Painting depicts Raslila of Lord Krishna and Radha.
Exhibitions
- Delhi Trade Fair, Craft Museum Delhi,
- Surajkund Craft Mela, Haryana
- Toshali National craft Mela.
- Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav.
Suresh Swain
Merand, Puri, Odisha
Edi Taal/Saura Painting
Saura tribal painting is a style of mural paintings associated with the Saura scheduled tribe community of Odisha. These paintings are visually similar to Warli paintings and hold religious significance for the Sauras. The Saura wall paintings are called Italons or Ikons (or Ekons) and are dedicated to Idital (alson known as Edital) the main deity of the Sauras. These paintings draw upon tribal folklore and have ritualistic importance. Ikons make extensive use of symbolically multi layered icons that mirror the quotidian chores of the Sauras. People, horses, elephants, the sun, the moon and the tree of life are recurring motifs in these ikons. Ikons were originally painted on the walls of the Saura's adobe huts. The paintings' backdrop is prepared from red or yellow ochre earch which is then painted over using brushes fashioned from tender bamboo shoots. Ekons use natural dyes and chromes from ground white stone, hued earth, vermillion, mixtures of tamarind seed, flower and leaf extacts. Paintings in the Saura community are linked with the healing process for illness, safe childbirth and other life events. Symbols of the sun, moon, tutelary sppirits and ghosts make up the content of the paintings. These paintings are done on wall surfaces with red ochre and rice paste.
Exhibitions
- Punjab
- Chandigarh
- Rajasthan
- Delhi
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
- West Bengal
Biswa Ranjan Jena
Chandanpur, Puri, Odisha
Edi Taal/Saura Painting
Saura Painting is an integral part of religious ceremonies of the Saura tribals of Southern Odisha districts. Unlike the Warli paintings where males and females are distinguishable, in saura art there is no such differentiation. In this painting Cultural and Social life is depicted.
Exhibitions
- Punjab
- Chandigarh
- West Bengal
- Odisha
- Delhi
Rabinath Sabar
Pattasingm Vaim Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha
Edi Taal/Saura Painting
The subject of the painting is 'Manduha Sama'. This means when new fruits are planted on the tree, they are first offered to the Goddess.
Exhibitions
- New Delhi Hatt
- Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
- Chandigarh
- Raipur
- IGRMS, Bhopal
- National Tribal Craft Mela 2012, SCST RTI Bhubaneswar
- Ganga Festival Mela, Kolkata
Rabinath Sabar
Pattasingm Vaim Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha
Edi Taal/Saura Painting
In the painting, the painter depicts various glimpses of the village life.
Exhibitions New Delhi HattPragati Maidan, New DelhiChandigarhRaipurIGRMS, BhopalNational Tribal Craft Mela 2012, SCST RTI BhubaneswarGanga Festival Mela, Kolkata
Uttam Chitrakar
Pingla, Paschim Mednipur, West Bengal
Kalighat Patachitra
Pattachitra or Patachitra is a general term for traditional cloth-based scroll painting in the eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal. The pattachitra art form is known for its intricate details as well as mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it. Naya village of Pingla block in West Medinipur is the village of Pattachitra of West Bengal, and around 275 families of the painter are dwelling here. Pattachitras is a component of an ancient Bengali narrative art, originally serving as a visual device during the performance of a song. The story about Durgamata is told in this painting style. Mahishasura was slaughtered by Durga mata. The figures of Lakshmi, Ganesha, Karthik, Saraswati along with Durga Mata is also painted here.
Exhibitions
- Crafts Museum, New Delhi 2019
- Ojas Art Gallery, New Delhi 2018
- Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Bangalore 2008
- Govt. Handicrafts fair Pondicherry, 2012
- CIMA Gallery, Kolkata 2017, 2015
- American Center, Kolkata 2014
- Surajkund Crafts Mela, 2006
- State Handicrafts Fair, Kolkata 2019, 2018, 2017
Rupbam Chitrakar (Swarna)
Pingla, Paschim Mednipur, West Bengal
Patachitra, Bengal
Lord Krishna Leela is described in this Pattachitra painting. Mrs. Swarna Didi is a legendary folk painter of this style who radiated the aesthetic of this style of painting in several countries and universities abroad.
Exhibitions
- North American Bengali Conference, 2019, Washington USA
- UNESCO Paris, 2018
- Silk River Festival, London 2017
- North American Bengali Conference, Houston (USA) 2015
- Ojas art gallery 2018
- Grinnell College, IOWA (USA) – 2017
- Brown University Boston (USA) 2005
- Boros Museum, Sweden 2003
- Santa Fe, Mexico, 2006,2007
Togor Chitrakar
Pingla, Paschim Mednipur, West Bengal
Patachitra, Bengal
Kalighat painting or Kalighat Pat originated in the 19th century in the vicinity of Kali Temple, Kalighat, Kolkata. The paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. The depiction of the Godsess, God, and other mythological characters are the main subject of this painting style. In this painting, Mahishasura's slaughter by Durga Maa is shown.
Exhibitions
- Bhopal
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Rajasthan
- Bangalore
Radha Chitrakar
Pingla, Paschim Mednipur, West Bengal
Patachitra, Bengal
The marriage of the fish is described in this Patachitra painting. It also depicts governance of big fish over the small fish has been depicted. Didi Mrs. Radha Chitrakar also belongs to the famous Naya village of Pingla Block, District West of Medinipur.
Exhibitions
- Germany
- Participated in more than 100 national and international exhibitions in India.
Prabir Chitrakar
Pingla, Paschim Mednipur, West Bengal
Patachitra, Bengal
The Pattachitra painting shows the marriage ceremony of Legendary forefather and mother of Santhal community Pilchu Hadam, Pilchu Budi.
Exhibitions
- Delhi
- Bhopal
- Mumbai
- Dumka
- Kolkata
- Pune
- Bangalore
Laila Chitrakar
Naya, Paschim Mednipur, West Bengal
Patachitra, Bengal
In the Pattachitra painting, quarrel between Radha and Krishna is depicted. Krishna proposes to marry Radha. Radha replies to him saying that who will marry a black man.
Exhibitions
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Bangalore
- Dumka
Bidhan Chandra Biswas
Shyamnagar, Kolkata West Bengal
Alpana, Bengal
Alpana or Alpona refers to colourful motifs, sacred art or painting done with hands on floor. In this floor design, a paste of rice and flour is mainly used. This is drawn only on auspicious occasions. The word Alpana is derived from the Sanskrit word Alimpana, which means 'to plaster' or 'to coat with'. Traditionally, it was drawn by the women of the house before sunset. It is also a folk art in Bengal. Alpana is a traditional painting that women make in a festival which shows a lot of motifs.
Exhibitions
- EZCC Kolkata – 2017 Kerala Musinis – Mayammar -2018
- Indo- Russia friend arexhibition – 2019
- Mukta Chandra cultural org. Kolkata - 2020
- Lok Utsav- State Govt. WB -2013
- Gurusaday Museum annual festival – Kolkata 2014
- Kalyani university art festival – 2015
- Kabigan Academy- Bongaon, WB – 2016
- EZCC Kolkata – 2017
- Kerala Musinis – Mayammar -2018
- Indo- Russia friend art exhibition – 2019
- Mukta Chandra cultural org. Kolkata - 2020
Bidhan Chandra Biswas
Shyamnagar, Kolkata West Bengal
Alpana, Bengal
Alpana or Alpona refers to colourful motifs, sacred art or painting done with hands on floor. In this floor design, a paste of rice and flour is mainly used. This is drawn only on auspicious occasions. The word Alpana is derived from the Sanskrit word Alimpana, which means 'to plaster' or 'to coat with'. Traditionally, it was drawn by the women of the house before sunset. It is also a folk art in Bengal. Alpana is a traditional painting that women make in a festival which shows a lot of motifs.
Exhibitions EZCC Kolkata – 2017 Kerala Musinis – Mayammar -2018Indo- Russia friend arexhibition – 2019Mukta Chandra cultural org. Kolkata - 2020Lok Utsav- State Govt. WB -2013Gurusaday Museum annual festival – Kolkata 2014Kalyani university art festival – 2015Kabigan Academy- Bongaon, WB – 2016EZCC Kolkata – 2017Kerala Musinis – Mayammar -2018Indo- Russia friend art exhibition – 2019Mukta Chandra cultural org. Kolkata - 2020
Bidhan Chandra Biswas
Shyamnagar, Kolkata West Bengal
Alpana, Bengal
Alpana or Alpona refers to colourful motifs, sacred art or painting done with hands on floor. In this floor design, a paste of rice and flour is mainly used. This is drawn only on auspicious occasions. The word Alpana is derived from the Sanskrit word Alimpana, which means 'to plaster' or 'to coat with'. Traditionally, it was drawn by the women of the house before sunset. It is also a folk art in Bengal. Alpana is a traditional painting that women make in a festival which shows a lot of motifs.
Exhibitions EZCC Kolkata – 2017 Kerala Musinis – Mayammar -2018Indo- Russia friend arexhibition – 2019Mukta Chandra cultural org. Kolkata - 2020Lok Utsav- State Govt. WB -2013Gurusaday Museum annual festival – Kolkata 2014Kalyani university art festival – 2015Kabigan Academy- Bongaon, WB – 2016EZCC Kolkata – 2017Kerala Musinis – Mayammar -2018Indo- Russia friend art exhibition – 2019Mukta Chandra cultural org. Kolkata - 2020
Manbodh Chitrakar
Majurma, Purulia, West Bengal
Patachitra, Purulia
The range of colors in the Jadopatia paintings are mostly in golden yellow, purple and blue color which are derived from natural products like leaves of certain plants, soil and flowers found abundantly in the region. The range of colors may be limited , but the lores surrounding these paintings are many and as fascinating as the paintings. The word Jadopatia is actually derived from two words - Jado, which is a Santhal word meaning artist, and Patta, meaning scroll. In Jharkhand, these paintings are found mostly in the Santhal parganas with most of their painters living in the outskirts of the tribal villages. One of the lores about the Jados (not necessarily Santhals) is that they would wander from one hamlet to the other, painting tribal themes on pattas which were generally 6 to 10 feet in length and 8 to 12 inches in width. A scene of hunting is depicted in this painting.
Exhibitions
- Victoria Memorial, Kolkata 2019
Nitai Chitrakar
Nawasanghar, Masliya, Dumka, Jharkhand
Jadopatia Painting
This Jadopatia painting depicts a yam pat and a horse pat.
Exhibitions
- Manav Sangrahalay, Bhopal
- Indira Gandhi Sangrahalay, New Delhi
- Tejgarh, Gujarat
- Khelgaon, Ranchi
- Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
- Dumka, Jharkhand
- Interstate tribal painting workshop, Aadivasi Chitrakala Academy, Dumka
Jiyaram Chitrakar
Nawasanghar, Jarusadih, Dumka, Jharkhand
Jadopatia Painting
The Scroll Painting Jadopatia has great importance among the Santhals of Santhal Pargana which depicts the myth of the creation of the tribe. In this Jadopatia painting, the painter depicts a group of Santhal youths most probably who goes for hunting.
Exhibitions
- Art Festival, Dumka
- Khelgaon, Ranchi
Ganpati Chitrakar
Nawasanghar, Jarusadih, Dumka, Jharkhand
Jadopatia Painting
The Scroll Painting Jadopatia has great importance among the Santhals of Santhal Pargana which depicts the myth of the creation of the tribe. In this Jadopatia painting, the painter depicts a group of Santhal youths most probably who goes for hunting.
Exhibitions
- Interstate tribal painting workshop cum exhibition 1997
Organised by Aadivasi Chitrakala Academy, Dumka
- Manav Sangrahalay, Bhopal
- Indira Gandhi Sangrahalay, New Delhi
- Tejgarh, Gujarat
- Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
- Khelgaon, Ranchi
Mahapati Chitrakar
Nawasanghar, Jarusadih, Dumka, Jharkhand
Jadopatia Painting
The Scroll Painting Jadopatia has great importance among the Santhals of Santhal Pargana which depicts the myth of the creation of the tribe. In this Jadopatia painting, the painter depicts a group of Santhal youths most probably who goes for hunting.
Exhibitions
- Interstate tribal painting workshop cum exhibition 1997 Organised by Aadivasi Chitrakala Academy, Dumka
Malo Devi
Jorakath Panchayat, Gondalapura, Badam, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Sohrai & Khovar Painting
Khovar and Sohrai are two mural art forms that has got their origins from Hazaribagh. "While Sohrai features wildlife and nature, Khovar is all about symbolic representations to welcome bridegrooms during weddings. Both are painted on walls, mostly by women tribal artists. Paintings related to rural and forest life, such as tiger, elephant, stag etc. animals are depicted through combing and other tools. This painting shows a hunter, wild animals and vegetation.
Exhibitions
- Kala Vibhag, Khelgaon (2014)
- Kala Vibhag, Khelgaon (2015)
- Lalit Kala Bhopal (2015)
- Kala Sanskriti Vibhag (2016)
- Kala Sanskriti Vibhag (2017)
- Lalit Kala Bhubaneswar (2018)
- Lalit Kala Bhubaneswar (2019)
- TRI Painting Camp (2020)
Rudan Devi
Jorakath, Gondalapura, Badam, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Sohrai & Khovar Painting
The painting shows Wild animals and two hunters.
- National – Hazaribagh, Dumka, Dhanbad, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha
- Kala Sanskriti Vibhag, Khelgaon (2014)
- Kala Sanskriti Vibhag, Khelgaon (2015)
- Lalit Kala, Bhopal (2015)
- Lalit Kala, Bhubaneswar (2018)
- Lalit Kala, Bhubaneswar(2019)
- TRI Painting Camp (2020)
Anita Devi
Dano, Katkamsandi, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Sohrai & Khovar Painting
In this Khovar painting, the painter shows many auspicious birds, fishes, flowers, etc.
Exhibitions
- National – Hazaribagh, Dumka, Dhanbad,
Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha
- Kala Sanskriti Vibhag, Khelgaon (2014)
- Kala Sanskriti Vibhag, Khelgaon (2015)
- Lalit Kala, Bhopal (2015)
- Lalit Kala, Bhubaneswar (2018)
- Lalit Kala, Bhubaneswar(2019)
- TRI Painting Camp (2020)
Putli Devi
Sanskriti, Museum, Hazaibagh, Jharkhand
Sohrai Painting
The name 'Sohrai' is said to have derived from a Paleolithic age word 'Soro', meaning to drive with a stick. One of the oldest art forms of rock painting which continued from 10,000-4000 B.C. It is said to be following up on similar patterns and motifs once used to create 'Isko' and other rock arts in the region like Satpahar in Hazaribagh district. Mysterious Journey of motifs and pattern of the rock wall to mud wall of Hazaribagh village.
Exhibitions
- National : Ranchi, Bhopal, Chaibasa, Gumla, Patna, Delhi
- International : Australia, Germany, Italy, Canada, Canada, Switzerland
- Art Department Camp (2014 - 15)
- Lalitkala Camp (2014)
- Lalitkala Camp Bhubaneswar (2019)
- TRI Camp (2020)
Vijay Chitrakar
Amadobi, Pandula, East Singhbhum Jharkhand
Paitkar Painting
India is a diverse country and such is its culture and heritage. One of India's lesser known heritage includes the beautiful Paitkar paintings from Jharkhand. The village Amadubi situtated in the East singhbhum of Jharkhand is also called the village of Paitkar. 'Paitkar' is the traditional painting of this village, an art form which is present inthe village since ancient times. popularly known as scroll paintings of Jharkhand, this form of painting is prominent in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and other adjacent states of India. Today, in Amadubi, there are 40-45 houses among which few are practicing Paitkar although most of the villagers know about the art. In this painting style, the linear drawing is made with organic colors (stone, leaves, flowers and ashes). In this scroll painting, we make a story in continuous manner. Lord Birsa Munda has been depicted in this painting who was a social reformer and revolutionary in this British period. Paitkar is a visual narrative Tradition of Jharkhand which reflects the socio religious life of the state.
Exhibitions
- IITF Delhi
- Bhubaneswar
- Mumbai
- Hyderabad
- Shantiniketan kolkata
Dr. Meenakshi Munda
Besras' Orak Row Houses D-10. Sector-IV, Khelgaon Housing Complex, Hotwar, Ranchi
Saura Mandwa
On the auspicious occasions of Sohrai festival among the Munda community, Mundas offers deep gratitude towards their livestock companion. 'Mandwa' is made in the courtyard using rice, flour, and red ochre for welcoming the cattles from their cowshed.
Exhibition
- Tribal and Folk painting Camp, Netarhat,Jharkhand, 2020
- Indigenous Day, 2009 Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Youth Festival, Jamshedpur, 2003
- United Nations Permanent forum on
- Indigenous Issues, at Indigenous Market, New York, 2012