Presenting Judges for Young Indian Folk Artist 2021
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Launching International Indian Folk Art Gallery, Indian Operations
It takes great pleasure in announcing the official launch of the International Indian Folk Art Gallery for Indian Operations, based out of Chennai, India. Mrs Samundeeswari Venkatachalapahy, as the CEO, will head the Indian operations. India is a host to over 50 traditional folk arts, these folk art have been passed on from generations to generations. However, except a handful, […]
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Mrs. Samundeeswari Venkatachalapathy
Mrs. Samundeeswari Venkatachalapathy. Art is an integral part of my life. In school years it was performing arts, Bharatanatyam later it was Veena and Carnatic vocal. My father worked as Joint Director in Department of Agriculture. We lived in several small towns and villages across Tamil Nadu. This gave me an opportunity to observe the customs of the community and […]
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Virtual “Gurukulam”, completely new way to teach and learn Indian Folk Art remotely!
Virtual “Gurukulam”, a completely new way to teach and learn Indian Folk Art remotely! Have you wondered how to deliver Indian Folk Art courses professionally, like our traditional “Gurukulam”? COVID has certainly increased the demand and need for remote learning, online schools.
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2021 International Children’s Art Competition
Young Indian Folk Artist 2021 Young Indian Folk Artist 2021 is an “online” international children’s art competition and online exhibition for all budding young artists, presented by International Indian Folk Art Gallery (IIFAG) Australia and India. IIFAG Australia is in pursuit of hidden gems to revive Indian Folk Art and artists around the world. A$4000, TOTAL PRIZE MONEY* Enrolment for […]
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Meet Mr. Santosh Kumar Yashswi, locals call him Madhubani Artist!
Mr Santosh lives in Patna, Bihar, the North-Eastern part of India. Bihar is the heart of Madhubani Paintings. The locals call Santosh, “Madhubani artist”. He says “I am very happy to hear that. It’s a little childish though” His father’s name was Mr Jamuna Prasad, who served as a draftsman in the local government. One day, when Santosh was a […]
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Meet Sri Sadashiv Kulkarni, well known as “Master Ji” in the Warli Painting Community
Sri Sadashiv Kulkarni, alumni of the JJ School of Art, Mumbai and VITI in textile designing. Well known art teacher with over 33 years of experience in teaching. As a sculptor, Sri Sadashiv Kulkarni has delivered many prestigious projects, including at O P Nayyar memorial, Thane, Rambhau Mhalgi memorial Thane, International airport Mumbai to name a few. He has also […]
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Second Generation Rajasthani Artist, Shri Dharmendra Yati. Man with a clear mission!
Shri Dharmendra Yati, born in Beawar, is a second generation traditional artist. He has a personal mission to promote the beautiful and rich heritage of Rajasthani paintings to the world. His father, Shri Kanhaiyalal Yati, started his career as an artist in 1965, researching and working on the traditional style of Rajasthani paintings. Dharmendra says, “during those times, there were […]
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Meet Mr.Senthil Kumar, A Tanjore and Mysore Painting Master Craftsman
Mr Senthil Kumar, born in Akkur, in a small town Tamil Nadu. Senthil loved drawing from a very early age. Studied Tanjore painting at Kumara Raja Muttiah School of Arts, in Chennai, a three-year course. Introduced to him, by his mentor and family friend, Mr.G. Ramu, who is also an artist and schoolmaster) Senthil also worked in Singapore for a […]
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Meet our highly talented Phad Artist and Trainer, Mrs. Dolly Jain
Dolly Jain (Neetu) a Phad artist from Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. 700 old legacy of Phad has its origin from Shahpura near Bhilwara. Phad painting is a type of scroll painting that narrates and elaborates religious stories of local deities and gods. Phad artists need to be extremely skilled, adhering to techniques taught by a professional or an ancestor. Depending on the complexity, it can take a […]
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