Title: Divine Canvas
Description: This photograph captures a Pattachitra artisan from Raghurajpur, a heritage crafts village in Odisha, painting a Pattachitra. Pattachitra, known for its mythological themes, natural colours, and intricate details, reflects centuries of artistic legacy. This elderly artisan’s focused gaze and steady hand reveal years of devotion to preserving this timeless craft. Artisans of Raghurajpur village have been nurturing this living tradition through the ages. This image unveils heritage craftsmanship, where tradition and creativity intertwine with beliefs rooted in the Indian Knowledge System.
Biography
Avik Kumar Das holds a postgraduate degree in Museology (M.Sc) from the University of Calcutta. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. from the Department of Museology, University of Calcutta. His doctoral research focuses on the commercialisation of the traditional arts and crafts of West Bengal. He is presently appointed as an Associate Scientist ‘A’(Curator) at the P.C. Mahalanobis Memorial Museum and Archives of the Indian Statistical Institute, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of India.