Bajjika Art Workshop

LIVE Online on Zoom | Limited seats Bajjika or Baseri art is a lesser known traditional folk painting style from the Bajjikanchal region of Bihar. It is an important folk art tradition rooted deeply in nature and the lifestyle, beliefs and marriage rituals of the community. The art was practiced only by women, who transferred it to their daughters and daughters-in-law while creating them for family rituals. The bamboo tree is an element of great importance in this style as it represents fertility and procreation. About the artist: Ms. Kanchan Prakash, a folk-contemporary artist from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, and an alumna of BHU and NIFT Delhi, is a promoter of Bajjika Art, developing a contemporary expression rooted in the traditional Sujini embroidery and Bhitti Chitra wall-painting practices of rural Bihar. Drawing from lived memory, community traditions, and cultural heritage, her work reinterprets these traditions while creating sustainable livelihoods for local artisans. In the workshop: We learn various ritualistic motifs and compositions with their relevance and usage in both folk and contemporary styles. The contemporary style of painting developed by Ms. Kanchan Prakash amalgamates the textile craft of Sujani embroidery and the wall paintings of Bajjikanchal. The small Sujani inspired strokes add depth to the and a new horizon to the raw motifs of ritualistic art painted by women in the villages. The art celebrate folk narratives, feminine perspectives, and rural life, often depicting stories of gods and goddesses from the Bajjikanchal region. For queries, pls connect on 98110.37870