चित्रकला: Rajasthani Miniature Painting Workshop
Date: 22nd & 23rd August, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: KCC, 4th Floor
Recommended Age: 16+ | Fee: Rs. 1200
As part of KCC’s vibrant celebration of Rajasthan’s cultural legacy through Ramjhol 3.0, we invite you to immerse yourself in चित्रकला, a two-day Rajasthani Miniature Painting Workshop — an artistic journey through one of India’s most refined traditional art forms.
Facilitated by artist and educator Meenakshi Sengupta, the workshop will introduce participants to the rich world of Rajasthani miniatures — known for their intricate detailing, natural pigments, and evocative storytelling. The participants will be introduced to the key techniques of Rajasthani miniature painting, traditional materials, tools, and Wasli paper. With hands-on guidance, the session will blend technical instruction with practice, offering a foundational experience in one of India's most refined art forms.
Whether you're an art enthusiast or a curious learner, this workshop will offer an insight into how contemporary artists are reimagining miniature art today. Open to all skill levels — no prior training required
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Born in 1987 in Kolkata, Meenakshi Sengupta is a contemporary artist and educator with a practice rooted in traditional Indian painting styles and critical social narratives. A gold medalist from MS University, Baroda, and a research scholar at Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan, Sengupta has exhibited widely across India and internationally — including at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Art Brussels, and Sunaparanta Goa.
Her work draws upon miniature painting traditions to comment on gender, power, and popular culture — blending historical technique with contemporary wit and irony. She has held solo shows at Gandhara Art Gallery (Kolkata), Sakshi Gallery (Mumbai), and more. Her accolades include the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, Elizabeth Greenshield Foundation Award, and the Nasreen Mohamedi Award. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Painting at Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata, and continues to engage actively in pedagogy, cross-cultural residencies, and workshops around the world.
