Art Exhibition – “Pravaah – A Journey”

Art Tree initiative ‘Pravaah – A Journey’ to explore Water through various art forms

• 9 Artists in 5 different Art forms from across the country come together for Pravaah
• Five Art Forms at Pravaah -Madhubani Painting, Pattachitra, Phad, Sanjhi and Warli

The artworks will be on display from 17th – 21st August at the Open Palm Court, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi from 11 am -7 pm. The distinguished artists displaying their rare works will be Manisha Jha and Manoj Choudhary in Madhubani; Purna Chandra Moharana and Tanmay Mahapatra in Pattachitra; Prakash Joshi in Phad; Mohan Verma and Ashutosh Verma in Sanjhi; and Anil Wangad and Sarita Vanjara in Warli.

Water symbolizes purity and cleansing; and this is more apparent in historical, ancient, and renaissance pieces of art. The depiction of water is universal in almost every form of art worldwide. In both literature and art, water is considered the universal symbol for change – it is forever flowing, and can take any course.
Pravaah too will emphasize and underline the dynamic energy that water signifies and epitomizes.

Widely acknowledged for its traditional art forms and crafts, Indian folk art has been handed down from one generation to the next without altering its cultural and traditional vibrancy. Each region is known for its own unique form of folk art and has its distinctive style. The Indian folk arts are very ethnic, simple, yet vibrant, and colourful to talk about the rich heritage of the land. Some of the most talked about Indian folk traditions have had cultural and religious influences on their way to modern times, and continue to generate immense curiosity and interest among the connoisseurs of the world of art. The five art forms that will be on display too have enjoyed tremendous patronage both in the domestic and international market. This exhibition is the perfect way to showcase their works together to encapsulate the spirit of theme on water. It will give visitors the chance to experience more of the rich practices that have stood the test of time and form our splendid heritage.