Pushpa Kumari is a Mithila artist. Dating from at least the fourteenth century, Mithila painting and drawing is an ancient art form traditionally practised by women in the Mithila region of Bihar in northern India and Nepal.. Dating from at least the fourteenth century, Mithila painting and drawing is an ancient art form traditionally practised by women in the Mithila region of Bihar in northern India and Nepal.
For several centuries it was used to mark rituals and ceremonies, particularly weddings, and created mostly on the walls of homes. The Madhubani district is known for its artists, hence the form is sometimes referred to as Madhubani.
The works are characterised by intricate line drawing, geometric patterns and elaborate symbolism.
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| Ms. Pushpa Kumari |
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| Kumari at work |
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| Tsunami, 2004 |
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| Shakti, 2010 |
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| Ararsingha - The balance of Life, 2014 |
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| Prakriti Purusha, 2014 |
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| Dowry, 2015 |
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| Eternal male and female principles, 2015 |
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| Prem Jalkida (The Intoxication of love and attraction), 2015 |
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| Saving the gilrl child, 2015 |
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| The Story of the sun and his wife, 2015 |
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| Village Life, 2015 |
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| Wind (the beautiful maiden with her flowing hair), 2015 |
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| Mother Ganga, 2021 |
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| Coronavirus |
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| Earth exploitation |
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| female feaoticide |
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| Garbha Chitra Aripana |
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| Mural on the walls of the Delhi Crafts Museum |
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| Spirit of the Forest |
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Wonderful artwork. Inspiring.
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