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by Usha Shantharam
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This is a painting of Kuchupidi dancers performing the 'Dance of Mahishaasura Mardini'. The song itself is mesmerizing. ... more
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60" Diameter Not Including Tassles
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Machine wash cold and tumble dry with low heat.
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This is a painting of Kuchupidi dancers performing the 'Dance of Mahishaasura Mardini'. The song itself is mesmerizing.
The dancers behind the lead dancer lend only their hands in dance. Viewed from the audience, only the lead dancer is visible and appears to have many hands. This is a side view painting of the dance.
Dance of Mahishaasura Mardini - This painting is special to me for two reasons.
1. Mahishaasura Mardini is an incarnation of Goddess Durga who had slayed the Demon Mahishaasura to save the people from his cruel ways. We celebrate this win of the Goddess - good over the evil - during the Navrathri festival every year for 10 days.
This painting happened to get displayed at Chitra Kala Parishath Art Gallery on the first day of Navrathri Festival.
2. Another reason for this painting being special to me - Even at the under- painting level during the making of this painting, I got a call from London BBC World News Hangout request...
I am a Fine Artist from India. I create art on Indian themes in the medium of Oils, acrylics, watercolors, digital and photography. Check out for prints of all of them here. My art blog - http://usettyblog.blogspot.com website - https://www.ushashantharam.com . Shows and Activities -2021- 'SHE' Woman'ess and Beyond - Online Women's Day Art Show - 8th March to 8th April 2021. -2020-'OnArt Fair'- the first ever Online Art Fair by Mojarto- 28-30 Aug2020. - 2020- 'Perceptions and Explorations' - group art show at Chitra Kala Parishath - Bengaluru 27th Jan to Feb 2nd 2020. -2020- 'Sallumarada Thimmakka'- themed on Padmashree Awardee, Vincent Art Gallery- Bengaluru. 19th Jan to 10th Feb 2020. -2019 – ‘Celebration of Human...
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Jack Zulli
Wonderful color and form nicely presented! vf
Sunil Kapadia
Amazing interpretation and marvelous color rendering. Tremendous detailing too. LF
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you so much Sunil.
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
So beautiful Dancers,Lovely work showing Indian culture!! L/F
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you so much Anand Swaroopji.
Lenore Senior
I love this! Great colors and mood! v/f!!
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Lenore Senior.
Jack Zulli
A pleasing combination of color and blends, I enjoy how this piece is worked;)
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Jack.
Wayne Moran
Gorgeous image.. wow.
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Wayne.
Zornitsa Tsvetkova
Very beautiful !
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Zomitsa.
Dave Farrow
Usha I love Indian culture and you bring in to life with your incredible works of art. This beautiful painting is exemplary of your fine work.....first place all the way....Dave
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you so much Dave.
Judith Desrosiers
lovely work,I feel the dance
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Judith.
Barbara Klimova
Very beautiful colours and expressions in your paintings Usha!
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Barbara.
Patrick Okey
I love your pieces on dance. They exemplify the best of life---people sharing movement, music and expression. Your choice of color and composition expose these qualities very effectively.
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you so much Patrick.
Julia Springer
Usha, your Dances gallery is fascinating! This is a lovely example with wonderful vibrant colors. Well done!
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Julia.
Vijayashree Nataraja
nice painting..!!
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Vijayashree.
Angela Stanton
I very much like your bold colors and dynamic movement in this one. Gorgeous piece! v/f
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you Angela.
Pamela Allegretto
What a beautiful painting, and I so enjoyed the history behind this dance. Congratulations to you on your BBC commentary.
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you so much Pamela.
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Absolutely marvelous painting, Usha ! Such a wonderful celebration of feminine elegance ! Beautiful use of colors..... f,v
Usha Shantharam replied:
Thank you so much Ana Maria.