Raghukul Trust, a Jaipur-based NGO promoting living traditions has organised an exhibition of Pichwais paintings – ‘Darshanam’ - artworks from heritage artists dedicated to one of the most ancient art forms of Rajasthan.
‘Darshanam by Raghukul Trust’ brings to the fore the Pichhwai artworks of over 30 artists from heritage communities. “The Trust aims to promote the languishing art and specially the artists who are not in the mainstream. It is very critical to keep this artwork alive,” says Sadhna Garg, Chairperson, Raghukul Trust.
The exhibition is powered by Darshanam, a conglomerate of artists formed by Virendra Bansal, a surviving artist in Pichwai Art who is credited for bringing Pichwai art from Nathdwara to Jaipur and introducing Govind Dev Ji in Pichwais.
Supported by Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, a display of 78 artworks from artists who are carrying on this tradition from father to son for generations is being showcased from 7 to 11 September, 2024 from 10 am to 7 pm at The Bikaner House, New Delhi. Paintings by Bansal will also be part of the exhibition.
Simultaneously, with the exhibition, a free takeaway Pichhwai Art workshop will be conducted. Students from various schools, guests and walk-ins will be allowed to paint and take their artwork for free. The objective is to catch them young to learn this art. All the paints used in the workshop are made with natural stones as was done originally in the past.
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