Telangana’s Dhanalakota Vaikuntam Nakash’s 50-year-journey with Cheriyal art
The HinduHow does an artist celebrate the golden jubilee of his life in the chosen field of art? By adapting to narrate diverse stories through traditional art, is the response from Cheriyal artist Dhanalakota Vaikuntam Nakash. Whether painting on scrolls, narrating the Puranas and incorporating folk art on khadi cloth or in new mediums like ceramic and wooden plates for home decor, Vaikuntam celebrates Nakashi art by adapting to new avenues of expression. He had advised us that small canvases depicting themes like Ramula kalyanam, Sita swayamvaram and important events from the Mahabharata are ideal for homes; and will have good sales in the art market,” recalls Vaikuntam. “We grind the vegetable colours on a stone for at least three hours and filter it, which helps in removing the dirt and give colours a good shine.” Happy with honour Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Vaikuntam’s efforts in propagating the traditional art in his Mann Ki Baat show.
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