Paint Your Narrative: Exploring Freedom in Color, Pattern & Story is a creative journey that invites participants to discover the power of art as a form of personal expression, cultural connection, and storytelling. Through a series of immersive workshops led by accomplished artists, participants will explore traditional Indian art forms, contemporary portraiture, and meditative practices while reflecting on themes of heritage, identity, memory, and freedom. This special IAAA fundraiser event celebrates the diversity of artistic voices and supports future exhibitions, educational initiatives, and opportunities for artists within our community. Participants will not only create meaningful artwork but also become part of a larger conversation about preserving traditions, sharing stories, and expressing the many ways art connects us.
Tracing Warli Art & Community Heritage - Instructor: Sujata Tibrewala
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The program explores Warli Art, focusing on the "creative pulse" that connects communities. Participants will learn using symbolic visual expressions to celebrate heritage and collective freedom.
Madhubani Art & The Freedom of Expression - Instructor: Ramya Thattai
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Inspired by her work "Back in the Day," Ramya will teach the traditional freehand line drawing of Madhubani art. This session focuses on drawing a bird in Madhubani style which involves various patterns of lines.
Portrait Art: Capturing Memory and Identity - Instructor: Biplab Chattopadhyay
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This session teaches portraiture as a tool for illuminating the "complex connections" between memory and environment. Participants will create works that reflect their personal identities and "unseen vistas".
The art of Mandala, Mantra, and Meditation: Going within with Dr. Smita Garg.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Celebrating India’s contribution to spirituality and connecting it to our personal artistic expression through Mandala making.
INTERESTED IN ALL THE WORKSHOPS?
Attend all 4 workshops and receive a certificate of completion!