Young artists from Uttarakhand showcase their experiences of Kumaon life on canvas

Amid the Covid pandemic, a hush descended on the hills of Uttarakhand, and students from Kumaon University picked up their brushes to paint their beautiful state, its landscapes, culture and people on their canvases. (Source: Udhyam)

With few tourists coming to the state and little work happening, the economy slowed down and many livelihoods were impacted. The exhibition titled 'Pahad ke Rang' features all these aspects and many more by 20 artists. (Source: Udhyam)

Jodha Chanchari by Amit (Source: Udhyam)

The curated exhibition was on display at the Visual Arts Gallery at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi recently and was organised by an organisation, Udhyam, to scale up businesses and livelihoods. (Source: Udhyam)

Kumaoni artist Akarshan Bora mentored the artists. (Source: Udhyam)

Valley of Himalaya

Fields of Green by Sugam Gaur. (Source: Udhyam)

Jyoti Patta by Bharti Saini. (Source: Udhyam)

The Chulha by Akarshan Bora. (Source: Udhyam)

Kumaon has a rich tradition of art, from Mughal to miniature and folk art. (Source: Udhyam)