‘Between Two Worlds’ at Kala Ghoda!

Mumbai, 7^th November

‘Between Two Worlds – Mahalaxmi of Madhubani’ is a unique art exhibition of is currently being showcased at Artisans’ Centre at Kala Ghoda in Mumbai. This is a debut solo exhibition by Mahalaxmi Karn – an artist from Ranti, Madhubani district in Bihar, showcasing autobiographical expression of her life.

Mahalaxmi Karn grew up surrounded by Mithila art. As a contemporary artist she regards Santosh Kumar Das (internationally acclaimed artist, teacher and former Director, Mithila Art Institute), as her mentor, earning her the title, “Protege Artist in Madhubani Art” at the Jaipur Literature Festival in 2016.

Mahalaxmi’s artistic creations represent a feminist perspective within the realm of Mithila art, a genre conventionally associated with women. Her intricately detailed narratives draw from her personal experiences of marriage and motherhood, challenging societal norms in the process. Mahalaxmi attributes much of her artistic development to her mentor, Santosh Kumar Das, whose “language of line” serves as a profound wellspring of inspiration, enabling her to continually refine and redefine the traditional Mithila style. Her collaborative efforts with both Santosh Kumar Das and her husband, the artist Shantanu Das, have resulted in noteworthy projects, including the publication of the book ‘Black’ (Tara Books, 2017), among others. Mahalaxmi’s artwork has been showcased in exhibitions across India, the USA, and Europe, allowing her distinctive interpretation of Mithila art to resonate with a global audience. The exhibition offers art lovers an opportunity to peek into the unique painting style of Madhubani handled with a contemporary approach by the artist.

‘Between Two Worlds – Mahalxmi of Madhubani’

Date: Upto 16^th November, 2023

Venue: ARTISANS’, 52 – 56 V B Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, India

Contact: +91 98201 45397

coordinator@artisanscentre.com

For further information: https://artisanscentre.com/