Tribal Art From India Coming to Woodridge Libary

A selection of contemporary folk and tribal art from India will be on display at the for the month of September. Manvee Vaid, curator of the exhibit, has a BFA from the esteemed Sir J J School of Arts from University of Mumbai, India. She is a practicing artist in many media and is a strong proponent of folk art. She has recently launched a website to showcase contemporary folk art at www.DeccanFootprints.com.

This exhibit features four distinct styles of art from different parts of India: Madhubani, Gond, Warli, and Bengal Scroll. The featured artists include Durga Bai, Baua Devi, Montu Chitrakar, presidential award-winner Gurupada Chitrakar, Shantaram, and Balu Mashe.

Although different in style and subject matter, these works depict stories, symbolism, and religious iconography, with vibrant colors reflecting the religious beliefs and cultural aesthetics of the country.

In addition to the month-long display, Vaid is presenting a program on Thursday, September 20, at 7 p.m. She will be discussing the history of folk art, its importance in the strong traditions of India, and how it is vital to keep it alive for generations to come to enjoy and be inspired. She will also have picture books for children and young readers from Tara Publications to accompany the artwork.

All work in the exhibit will be available for purchase.

The Library is located at 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, Illinois.

*The above was a media announcement from the Woodridge Public Library.