Lord Jagannath Painting Of Patachitra | Stone Color Painting | By Biswajit Swain

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Lord Jagannath Painting Of Patachitra | Stone Color Painting | By Biswajit Swain

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	DDC688
	Artist Biswajit Swain
	Original Pati With Stone color
	13.00 inch Height X 19.00 inch Width

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A Divine Presence Unveiled

Bring a touch of the sacred and the sublime into your personal space with this exquisite depiction of divine beings. This artisanal creation offers a captivating glimpse into rich cultural traditions, inviting contemplation and awe. You'll find its presence enriches any setting, fostering an atmosphere of peace and reverence.

The Soul of Traditional Craftsmanship

Crafted with reverence by the skilled hands of Biswajit Swain, this piece embodies the time-honored Pattachitra art form. Each stroke of stone color is meticulously applied to an original pati, a traditional cloth-based scroll, ensuring an authentic and deeply resonant creation. The vibrant pigments, derived from natural sources, lend a unique depth and luminous quality that synthetic colors simply cannot replicate.

Visual Harmony and Intricate Detail

The composition unfolds with striking symmetry, drawing your eye to the central figures. Delicate floral motifs and ornate architectural elements frame the divine trinity, meticulously rendered in a spectrum of radiant colors. The background, a soft coral hue, serves as a gentle canvas, allowing the intricate details of the figures and their adornments to truly shine. Measuring approximately 13 inches in height and 19 inches in width, it offers a substantial yet versatile presence.

Echoes of an Ancient Legacy

This artwork draws inspiration from the revered deities of Jagannath, a significant tradition within Hinduism, particularly prominent in Odisha, India. The unique, abstract representations of the deities are steeped in centuries of ritual and devotion. The Pattachitra style itself is a living testament to India's artistic heritage, preserving narratives and cultural values through visual storytelling.

Sacred Spaces and Personal Sanctuaries

Perfect for adorning your home altar, a meditation room, or a living space dedicated to spiritual enrichment, this artwork radiates a powerful aura. It serves as a focal point for prayer and reflection, or simply as a beautiful object of art that sparks conversation and admiration. Its striking visual narrative will captivate guests and become a cherished part of your decorative scheme.

Enduring Beauty, Timeless Value

To preserve the vibrancy of the stone colors and the integrity of the pati, we recommend displaying this piece away from direct sunlight and in a climate-controlled environment. Gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth will suffice for maintenance. By treating this artwork with care, you ensure its enduring beauty and its role as a timeless heirloom for generations to come.

Mastering the Ancient Technique: Exploring the Meticulous Creation of Pattachitra Paintings

The traditional Pattachitra is a scroll painting that is done on cloth. This is revealed in the name; Pattachitra is a Sanskrit term made from two words i.e. Patta meaning cloth and Chitra meaning picture. The main subject of this painting is portraying Hindu mythological narratives, scenes from religious texts, and folktales. Pattachitra paintings are especially practiced in eastern Indian states such as West Bengal and Odisha, and also in some parts of Bangladesh. This art form is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the tradition of the Vaishnava sect. It is believed that Pattachitra art originated in the 11th century and the people of Odisha practice it even today without any discrepancy. Bengalis use these scroll paintings for ritual purposes (as a visual device) during the performance of a song or Aarti.

Pattachitra paintings are characterized by creative and traditional motifs/designs, decorative borders, and bright colorful applications. The outline of the figure and motifs are bold and sharp. Some common shapes and motifs seen in these paintings are trees, flowers, leaves, elephants, and other creatures. The artists of Odisha and Bengal still use the traditional method of painting which gives a unique look to it altogether.

1. Canvas is prepared

The process of painting a Pattachitra begins by preparing the canvas (patta). Generally, cotton cloth is used for making the canvas. The local artists dip the cotton cloth in a mixture of tamarind seeds and water for a few days. The cloth is then taken out and dried in the sun. Now natural gum is applied over it to stick another layer of cotton cloth on it. Thus a thick layer of cotton cloth is formed. This layered cotton is sun-dried and a paste of chalk powder, tamarind, and gum is applied on both sides. The surface of the cloth is then rubbed with two different stones for smoothening and it is again dried. This process gives the cloth a leathery finish and it is now ready to be painted.

2. Natural colors are made using traditional method

The painters prepare and use vegetable and mineral colors for application in the painting. White color is made from conch shells, black is made by burning coconut shells, Hingula is used for red color, Ramaraja for blue, and Haritala for yellow.

3. Colors are filled in

The artist now makes a double-lined border on all four sides of the canvas. The local artists are so expert in painting that they do not draw figures and motifs with pencil but directly draw them with a brush. The paint brushes that the painters use are made of the hair of domestic animals, a bunch of which is tied to the end of a bamboo stick. The figures are now painted with natural colors using the indigenous brushes. The outline is thickened with black color.

4. Painting is given a finishing

Finally, the painting is varnished/glazed to protect it from any damage and to get a glossy shine on the surface.

The making of a Pattachitra is laborious work and therefore, one painting may sometimes take over a month to complete. Due to their classical look, these paintings are admired by people from all over the world. The artistic skills used in Pattachitra are passed down from one generation to another and thus are preserved to date.