Patachitra Art Exhibition by Renowned Women Artists of Bengal at Taj City Centre Kolkata

NEWS WAVE INDIA: To commemorate Women’s Day, Taj City Centre Newtown Kolkata is presenting an immersive Patachitra art exhibition titled “Paints & Strokes” 2nd Edition, featuring renowned women artists Pampa Chitrakar and Tiya Chitrakar. The exhibition celebrates the traditional and mythological heritage of rural Bengal through the unique art form of Patachitra.

Patachitra is a storytelling tradition of the Midnapore region of Bengal, where oral tradition meets the visual structures of a narrative. The artists portray this art in different kinds of Patas, namely square form or in scroll forms. Patachitra is appreciated by art lovers for its effortless style of drawings and colors.

The exhibition is being held at the Emperor Lounge and includes live painting demonstrations by Pampa Chitrakar. According to Ms. Chitrakar, “West Bengal has a rich heritage of art & culture, you will find different shades of art in every corner of the state. We are Patachitra artists since generations, we tell a tale through painting and folk song. This form of art has helped us to become financially independent. I am grateful to Taj City Centre Newtown Kolkata for promoting all form of arts and artists here.”

Mr. Sourav Ghosal, General Manager, Taj City Centre Newtown Kolkata, commented, “Taj has always been in the forefront when it comes to women-centric initiatives for all its various stakeholders including guests, employees, partners and the community, mirroring the spirit of the women who push the boundaries, expanding the world for themselves and those that follow. To commemorate the same spirit, we are delighted to celebrate the excellent and remarkable Patachitra artworks of renowned artists Pampa Chitrakar & Tiya Chitrakar with the 2nd edition Paints & Strokes in Kolkata. It is a must-visit for art connoisseurs of the city.”

Through their artwork, the artists have been able to create a platform where several methods of communication are converged – including visual messages, oral traditions and music – all of which helped to amalgamate, involve and portray nature, society and culture coexisting through a lucid dialogue. The Patachitra artwork is an important and traditional work of art that has helped to preserve valuable information about social transformations, stories of migrations and details of socio-political and religious reflections which often goes uncharted.

The exhibition is a great opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage of West Bengal and appreciate the unique art form of Patachitra created by talented women artists.