Miniature paintings are beautiful delights in the form of colourful figures and patterns. Introduced to the subcontinent from Persia under Mughal patronage, miniature painting holds an extraordinary place in the history of Indian art. It is a cultural form representing the medieval history of India which now provides us with glimpses of lifestyles of that era. The delicacy of the paintings with their exquisite details of a microscopic world is a pleasure to our eyes as well as our minds.
The artists of Chhobir Haat are always experimenting with various art forms with general public as their primary audience. Their latest exploration in the realms of miniature paintings led them to jointly organise a 20-day workshop with Monobhumi Art Space on miniature painting. The outcome of the workshop is a miniature painting exhibition which was opened to the public in the Chhobir Haat premises on November 8. The exhibition features 60 miniature paintings created by 29 participant artists during the workshop.
The artists of the workshop have experimented with the technique, style and content of the miniature art and the results came out as outstanding examples of contemporary artworks within the forms of miniature art practice. Ranging from old-style miniature portraits of kings and queens to current political themes such as the border issue or political leaders depicted in beautiful illustrative details are in display in the exhibition. The tiny artworks are seemingly disguised as ordinary paintings when seen from a distance, but under a close inspection their wonder will be revealed to you with all their grandeur and beauty.
The exhibition is open at the Chhobir Haat premises from 4pm till 10pm every day and will continue till November 20.