Chitrankan: A Mewar Painting Workshop

The workshop 'Chitrankan', Poster of Chitrankan -
A Mewar Painting Workshop conducted on 14th - 19th and 25th February 2022, provided participants with a hands-on exposure to the Mewar School of Painting, traditional tools and equipment, while enabling them to create their own miniature versions. The workshop, facilitated by Curatorial Intern, Mr. Sourabh Sharma, was conducted at Bhagwat Prakash, in the painting gallery, and was organized in conjunction with the exhibition 'Portraits, Kings, Landscape: The Practice of Painting at Udaipur' that celebrates the role and skill of Udaipur's artists (Chitaras). Participants were provided with necessary art supplies, and were encouraged to explore their senses, in creating and engaging with their art and those on display. In addition to the day-long workshop, demonstrations of traditional colour preparation, was conducted at Chowmukha, Lakshmi Chowk, Zenana Mahal.

Participants with their creations

Mr. Sourabh Sharma facilitating the workshop

Participant finds his art inspiration

Documentation of wooden furniture

The City Palace Museum, Udaipur has a spectacular collection of 80+ vintage wooden furniture including chairs, tables, loungers, stools, cots, etc. that have been recently documented. These pieces date to the 19-20th Century, some of which are exquisitely carved, or have polychrome work on their surface.