Women’s handmade folk art blooms in Pune

The exhibition opened with Saraswati Vandana setting a devotional tone. “Strokes of devotion” and rare spiritual art collection honours Shakti-a feminine power through 18 unique interpretations depicting Hanuman, avatars of Devi, Shivshakti, animals, ancient stories, nature, Varakari tradition, Jagannath, Radha Krishna, Goddesses, and Shankara. All pieces are freehand, drawing from myths like Dashavatara and Hanuman Chalisa. The artists hail from diverse fields as CAs, IT professionals, singers, photographers, corporates, scientists, doctors, lawyers, sports stars, homemakers, and more.

“It’s not just art. It’s every woman artist’s emotion and confidence in every line of each artwork,” said chief guest of opening ceremony Charmie Parekh and Indian civil servant.

Sudhir sharma A board member of the World Economic Forum, who has showcased Indian designs globally added, “Art is a stress buster. In today’s world with so many problems and stress especially for women art solves issues. These pieces depict our culture’s rituals.”

(The author is an intern at The Indian Express)