Tree Series 98 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

“Tree Series 98” by Rabi Behera of Puri offers a profound engagement with the arboreal world, a revered motif in Indian art. In this traditional Paata painting from Orissa, the tree takes centre stage, rendered with the distinctive stylisation characteristic of the region’s folk idiom. The depiction celebrates the tree not merely as flora, but as a vibrant, life-sustaining entity, potentially alluding to its sacred status as Kalpavriksha, the wish-fulfilling tree, or simply its profound ecological and spiritual essence, all conveyed with devotional precision.

Artist Rabi Behera, hailing from Puri, is an exponent of the Pattachitra tradition, where paintings are meticulously executed on 'paata' or specially treated cloth. This particular work showcases the artist’s skilled hand, employing natural pigments derived from minerals and plants, applied with fine brushes onto the prepared cloth canvas. The visible technique involves crisp, bold outlines, typically in black or red, followed by vibrant colour fills, creating a captivating two-dimensional depth and a luminous quality unique to Orissa's Pattachitra school.

This painting is a singular, handmade original, reflecting the artist's unique vision and skill, distinct from any reproduction. It arrives accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, affirming its provenance and value. We ensure its safe transit with complimentary insured delivery across India.