Shri Raghupati Bhat, or Ganjifa Raghupati Bhat, as he is popularly known, belongs to Udupi. His fascination for paintings and Indian culture were all a part of his upbringing. Bhat was inspired to take up the Ganjifa as a form of miniature painting where he would draw broadly per the sacred texts. Before he took up the Ganjifa work, he was into a series of paintings of gods and demons. Much of Bhat’s artistic career has been spent in the revival of the traditional art of Ganjifa. While he paints with the traditional style, Bhat’s works are not mere reproductions of archetypal images. He gets his ideas from research and literary classics, and if needed, he discusses with experts who precede most of his artistic attempts. He recreates ancient themes in a contemporary way, based on his own understanding of mythology. Raghupati’s deep fascination with Ganjifa led him to collect old Ganjifas and setting up Chitra Sale, which is a museum dedicated to Ganjifa art in Srirangapatana. Sadly, the museum was later closed.
Charakha Workshop
Charakha Workshop
Is learning to spin your own yarn an art or a skil! While we dont know the answer to that, learning to spin yarn is definitely theraupatic. It also supports weavers who weave our fabric.
In a world consumed by consumerism, how lovely it would be if we all know where our fabric comes from! If you would like to spin yarn from cotton, wear fabric woven from your yarn, then the Charakha workshop is just the thing.
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Workshop Schedule:
14th and 15th Sept 2024
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