Madhubani Art

Representing five core concepts that must work in tandem to serve us a heart healthy planet on a platter, this vibrant painting shows that if we collectively understand our past, we can take one step forward towards reversing the current environmental catastrophes our planet faces today. 

This cloth pencil pouch was adorned with some Madhubani patterns and borders  that depict flowers and fish. 

This bird’s eye depiction of a multicolored fish in its tidepool habitat surrounded by coral and floral life sends the message that we must collectively aim to preserve biodiversity. 

This piece, which depicts a magnificent elephant standing inside a temple in India, was inspired by the recent classification of elephants as endangered. As there are fewer than 52,000 Asiatic elephants left in the wild, it is essential to conserve this species not only to protect biodiversity but also the cultures and societies to which this animal is central in daily life.

This exotic peacock bird surrounded by a contrasting background of muted colors exemplifies that as vital resources in our environment are getting depleted, some of our most unique species are struggling to thrive.

This geometric depiction of the sun - personified with its vibrant facial features - is intended to show the importance of solar energy for all life on planet Earth. 

This artwork depicts two birds perched on a beautiful tree, shading themselves from the bright sunlight that is a characteristic of the savanna tropics. 

The importance of using locally-grown natural resources for simple homemade crafts instead of buying industrial products is exemplified by this painting of a lady in a village making a garland out of flowers, a wooden needle, and a cotton thread. 

In many Asian cultures, mandalas signify the cyclic nature of life and the interconnectedness with the environment. This fish-themed mandala not only shows the importance of aquatic life, but also that the cyclic characteristics of the environment, such as the natural way of reusing, repairing, and recycling must be preserved. 

This realistic depiction of a peacock aims to raise awareness about preserving biodiversity on Earth, for the benefit of the whole ecosystem. 

This intricate pottery bowl set was designed with an emphasis on Madhubani designs done in black sharpie pen, and simply highlighted by the dip-and-dot technique in a few pastel colors. With fish, bird, and flower themes incorporated into this functional art piece, it inspires others to view the world in a sustainable light at the dining table. 

Pallanguzhi is a traditional two-player board game played in South India, especially Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This wooden Pallanguzhi board has been decorated using a combination of acrylic paints and paint pens.  

With deer reaching endangered status, this painting highlights the conservation efforts that must be enhanced to overcome the habitat challenges this species faces. 

This village scene painting shows communities living positively with their surrounding ecosystem, a principle that everyone should apply to enable our environment to thrive. 

This artwork was created on a ceramic pot, a sustainable material. It was done with several Madhubani techniques such as dip-and-dot, kachni, and bharni. 

This painting depicts a tree as our largest hero. Providing oxygen to all life, we and all other land species depend on trees.