Lord Krishna

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Name: Lord Krishna
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: DB42
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Item Code:	DB42
Specifications:	Madhubani Painting On Paper
Dimensions	1.2 ft x 1.8 ft

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The ancient texts create an image of Krishna as an ideal human male on the one hand and as the incarnation of supreme deity on the other. Krishna, the eighth avtar of Vishnu is one of the most popular gods in India. He is venerated for having revealed true wisdom to men, since he is the voice of the Bhagwad Gita.

Tales of Krishna provide the lyrical mood and background for many of Madhubani paintings. The pictorial scheme here is interesting. The seat of the family deity being the house, the entire scene is placed inside a frame in the shape of a house. As always, Krishna here is represented with a flute, enchanting and enticing.

Like most Madhubani paintings, the body is frontal but the face is shown in profile. His dark tresses are knotted on the top of his head which is also adorned with a crown. Not only the birds but even the flowers seem to come alive, expressing the effect of the music his flute is playing. The parrot atop the flute is the mount and hence the symbol of Kama, the god of the erotic. This points to the phallic connotations of Krishna's flute. The peacocks on the upper edge of the painting are no less significant. The peacock is not only the mount of Lord Krishna, but a symbol of eternity.

Subject matter for Madhubani paintings are generally drawn from folklore, mythology, religion or social rituals, most of which are allegorical. But here the mode of expression is imagist- with Krishna standing in all his glory and eminence.

This description by Renu Rana.

References:

Thakur, Upendra. Madhubani Painting. New Delhi: Abhinav Publications.

Jain, Jyotindra. Ganga Devi: Tradition and Expression in Mithila Painting. Ahmedabad: Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd.

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.

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.

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.

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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