‘Murals are an easy way to send a mass message’
A two-day workshop in the city by Tribeni Devi will teach you everything you need to know about mural art
Born in Assam, Tribeni Devi studied in Kala Bhavana, Shantiniketan for seven years, which is where she was introduced to mural making. She also studied printmaking here and participated in a number of national and international workshops and exhibitions while she was still studying. She has been an art teacher for a few years now, and is extremely passionate about spreading the power of the medium to everyone she can. She is currently teaching art at MIT Gurukul in Loni, Pune.
At the workshop that she will be conducting this weekend, she will be teaching the basics of how to make murals using whatever material is available to you. Tribeni has been experimenting with alternative materials such as cow dung, mud and hayfor a number of years now. “Murals, pretty much like everything else, help one discover their creative side and this is exactly what the workshop is aimed at. Once I teach the basic geometric shapes and designs, I would love for everyone to create what they feel like, as trial and error is the one way to learn and get better,” she says. Hailing from a business family, she is grateful that her father allowed her to pursue her passion. He pushed her to chase her dreams and this continues to motivate and inspire her.
A graphic artist and teacher by profession,Tribeni is clearly a nature lover which is reflected in her eco-friendly methods. She jumps at the opportunity for learning and experience, as it helps her discover and explore her own limitations, she believes. Apart from her father, the environment around her, personal experiences and the people that she meets because of her work all inspire her creations.
Of murals, she tells us that even before you begin making one, having a clear idea of the concept is imperative. The key to making your mural stand out from the rest is to use the space available as smartly as possible. “Murals are an easy way to send a mass message and it is important to remember this. Since it can be seen by all, any and every mural is capable of and in fact should be used to spread social messages. The use of colours and designs will determine how the message is accepted and perceived,” Tribeni explains. When someone looks at a mural, it must evoke the feeling that the artist intended, otherwise the purpose of the message is lost, she adds.
When: September 16 & 17, 4 pm to 7 pm
Where: Gyaan Adab Centre, Kalyani Nagar
salonee.mistry@goldensparrow.com
Originally published on The Golden Sparrow
