Pichwai art of Mewar (Rajasthan) by the renowned artist and Rajasthan State Best Artist Awardee Mr. Mukesh Bhanwarlal Sharma

MUMBAI, 8th OCTOBER, 2023 (GPN): The Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai is showcasing an exclusive collection of Pichwai art of Mewar (Rajasthan) by the renowned artist and Rajasthan State Best Artist Awardee Mr. Mukesh Bhanwarlal Sharma, from B. G. Sharma Studio Arts, Udaipur.

Mr. M. B. Sharma, an ardent disciple and son of Shri. B. G. Sharma is solely responsible for carrying forward the legacy of his father. With more than 50 years of experience in traditional style of art, Mr. Sharma has developed a set of paintings in various traditional school of art, Pichhwai being the most popular amongst them. He is the Master trainer at the B. G. Studio Arts where he imparts his knowledge to the students on the lines of the B. G. Sharma style of painting. His collection of paintings at the B. G. Sharma Studio Arts is an asset and a sight to behold. He believes in the Gandhian principle of ‘Simple living, High thinking’ which is very well reflected in his style.

The exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery was inaugurated by Shri Rajendra Patil (President of The Bombay Art Society, Founder & Managing director, India Art Festival and Editor of Indian Contemporary Art Journal) on October 9, 2023 and will be open for the art lovers till October 15, 2023.

Pichhwai, a sub-style of Nathdwara style (Mewar School of painting), is a traditional art form in which the painting is made on a cotton cloth. The subjects are mainly focused on Shreenath Ji (Child form of Shree Krishna) and Krishna Leela like Radha-Krishna Jhula, Radha Krishna with cows, Krishna and Gopis, Gita Updesh, Gau Prem etc, Another intriguing feature of Mr. Sharma’s style is the use of natural colours extracted from semi precious stones, use of real gold and silver which makes these paintings long-lasting, all the more attractive and one of a kind. Hence, do not miss the opportunity to witness the masterpiece Pichhwai art in its purest form at Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda from 9th to 15th October, 2023 from 11 am to 7 pm.Ends