KARM 108

Tree Series 62 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
    ARTIST:RABI BEHERA
  • Dimensions10 in (H) x 8 in (W)
Description

"Tree Series 62" offers a profound contemplation of arboreal forms, rendered with the distinctive visual language of Odisha's Pattachitra tradition. In the vast tapestry of Indian art and culture, the tree holds immense symbolic weight, often embodying life itself, spiritual enlightenment, or the cosmic interconnectedness of existence. This particular work encapsulates these timeless themes through its masterful composition, employing the characteristic bold outlines, vibrant natural pigments, and intricate detailing that define the Pattachitra style, bringing a sense of vital energy to the canvas.

This exquisite Pattachitra is the creation of Rabi Behera from Puri, a sacred city widely recognized as a primary center for this ancient art form. The term "Paata" specifically refers to the prepared cloth canvas, traditionally crafted from layers of cotton fabric stiffened with a natural adhesive made from tamarind seeds and chalk powder. Upon this meticulously prepared surface, the artist applies natural colours derived from minerals, shells, and vegetables, using fine brushes in a hand painting technique that demands precision and patience, reflecting centuries of inherited artistic skill.

This painting is a singular, one of a kind original artwork, a testament to Rabi Behera's individual talent and dedication, and is not a reproduction or print. It will be dispatched to its new home with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and unique status. We provide our patrons with the assurance of complimentary insured delivery across India.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa
ARTIST:RABI BEHERA.

  • Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the pigments
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
  • Avoid moisture, humidity, water and sprays
  • Frame under UV-protective glass for longevity
  • Handmade — slight irregularities are the artist's signature

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha

Tree Series 62 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

"Tree Series 62" offers a profound contemplation of arboreal forms, rendered with the distinctive visual language of Odisha's Pattachitra tradition.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Tree Series 62 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

01

In the vast tapestry of Indian art and culture, the tree holds immense symbolic weight, often embodying life itself, spiritual enlightenment, or the cosmic interconnectedness of existence.

Tree Series 62 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

02

This particular work encapsulates these timeless themes through its masterful composition, employing the characteristic bold outlines, vibrant natural pigments, and intricate detailing that define the Pattachitra style, bringing a sense of vital energy to the canvas.This exquisite Pattachitra is the creation of Rabi Behera from Puri, a sacred city widely recognized as a primary center for this ancient art form.

Tree Series 62 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

03

The term "Paata" specifically refers to the prepared cloth canvas, traditionally crafted from layers of cotton fabric stiffened with a natural adhesive made from tamarind seeds and chalk powder.

The tradition

Painted on treated patti cloth in the temple town of Puri, Odisha, in natural stone and shell colours.

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha