Warli Painting with Usha Kar: Saturday 18 May, 2-5pm
When? Saturday 18 May, 2-5pm
What? Learn about Warli art, the traditional art of the Warli Adivasi women from Western Central India. In this workshop, artist Usha Kar will introduce you to this art form which builds on basic shapes to joyfully narrate daily activities and celebrations. You might seek to emulate the Warli painting style or enjoy developing your own unique piece inspired by their art. At the end of this workshop, you will come away with your own Warli-inspired painted card and have created a piece which will be part of an album that will be included in an upcoming exhibition at OVADA.
Who? This is suitable for all levels and everyone is welcome. Under 18s must attend with an adult. Max group size: 12
How? This is a free workshop but booking is required. Please book using the button below or email engagement@ovada.org.uk.
Materials? All materials are provided for this workshop.
Meet the Facilitator: Usha is an Oxford based artist who recently returned from an Arts Council England funded trip to India to research the beliefs behind the art of the Warli and Gond indigenous people. Usha creates mixed media installations and paintings to stimulate reflection and conversation about social and climate justice. She combines precisely painted elements with a sense of flow and animism, linking the specific to the spiritual and universal. Beauty and challenge are at the essence of her art work which explores the creative chaos of what it is to be human.
IG: @usha.dapur.kar
