कलासंगम

Master Artists

Master Artists of India

Meet the living legends who carry centuries of tradition in their hands. Each artist has a unique story that spans generations of cultural heritage.

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Jivya Soma Mashe
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Master Warli Artist
Maharashtra

Internationally acclaimed Warli painting artist who popularized the tribal art form globally. Started painting after losing his mother at age seven, communicating through drawings in dust.

60+ YearsTraditional Warli
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Baua Devi
Master Madhubani Artist
Jitwarpur, Bihar

Master Madhubani artist practicing for almost 60 years. Her paintings depict Lord Krishna, Ram, and Sita, narrating mythological stories from Mahabharata and Ramayana.

60+ YearsMythological narratives
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Bhuri Bai
Verified
Master Pithora Artist
Pitol, Madhya Pradesh

First Bhil artist to paint on paper, moving beyond traditional ritualistic wall paintings. Credited with bringing Pithora art to the contemporary world while preserving its sacred essence.

45+ YearsSacred Pithora
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Jangarh Singh Shyam
Master Gond Artist
Madhya Pradesh

Legendary Gond artist who created the 'Jangarh Kalam' school of art. First Adivasi artist to achieve widespread fame, known for paintings featuring leaping tigers, Gondi deities, birds, and peacocks.

40+ YearsGond tribal
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Ganga Devi
Master Madhubani Artist
Mithila, Bihar

Leading exponent of Madhubani painting specializing in the kachni (line drawing) style. Her notable works include a Ramayana series and paintings inspired by her travels in the USA.

50+ YearsKachni style
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Bhajju Shyam
Master Gond Artist
Madhya Pradesh

Prominent Gond artist and apprentice of Jangarh Singh Shyam. Author and illustrator of several books including 'The London Jungle Book' and 'The Night Life of Trees'.

35+ YearsContemporary Gond