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Artist Kalam Patua—born into the Patua community of scroll painters and storytellers from Kalighat in #Kolkata—is one of the few remaining names associated with #Kalighat-style painting today. 

Who would have thought that the self-taught exponent—credited with reviving this 19th-century art almost single-handedly—works with the Indian postal services as a postmaster and pursues his passion for painting only at night.The now-rare art of Kalighat of pre-independent Kolkata initially started with purely religious themes and later widened to include local customs, social issues, and topical events, as seen today in Kalam’s works which eloquently depict the absurdities of modern life. 

Tiger Woman, by Kalam Patua. A postmaster during the day, the artist paints at night post 10pm, reinterpreting 19th century #Kalighatpaintings #KalamPatua

(Source: Good Earth Facebook page)

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'Tiger Woman'

(Kalighat painting). By Kalam Patua

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Jagannath Balram Subhadra

I tried drawing in the Odia Patachitra style. I have newfound IMMENSE respect for Patuas now. I drew this digitally with the privilege of an undo button and symmetry tool. How do they manage far superior and intricate artworks on paper with limited scope of correction is beyond me.

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✨Bold strokes, vivid colors, and timeless stories—Kalighat paintings weave tradition and modernity into a canvas of culture and critique. ���

Kalighat Paintings are a distinctive art form that originated in the vicinity of the Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal, during the 19th century. Initially created as religious souvenirs for pilgrims, these paintings evolved into a sophisticated medium that depicted social themes, folklore, and contemporary issues of the time.

Key Features of Kalighat Paintings

Bold, Simplified Lines

Known for their fluid, sweeping brushstrokes, Kalighat paintings use bold and clean lines, creating a sense of movement and simplicity.

The lines were often inspired by traditional Indian calligraphy.

Vivid Colors

These paintings typically employ natural dyes and pigments, resulting in vibrant, eye-catching compositions.

Themes

Religious Motifs: Depictions of Hindu deities such as Kali, Durga, and Lakshmi were common, reflecting their origins near the Kalighat Temple.

Social Satire: Over time, the artists began addressing contemporary issues, critiquing the hypocrisies of the British colonialists, the zamindars (landlords), and societal norms.

Everyday Life: Scenes of Bengali culture, daily activities, and traditional lifestyles were also captured.

Mythological Stories: Stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and other epics were frequently illustrated.

Medium and Material

Traditionally painted on scrolls or handmade paper using natural brushes and colors.

The art was later transferred to canvas and other materials to meet growing demand.

Stylization

Figures are typically flat, with minimal shading, emphasizing two-dimensionality.

The focus is often on the main subject, with little or no background detail.

Historical Context

Origins:

Kalighat paintings began as a means for local patuas (folk artists) to sell affordable religious art to the numerous pilgrims visiting the Kalighat temple. Over time, the art form gained popularity beyond its religious roots.

Cultural Commentary:

In the 19th century, the Kalighat artists began incorporating social commentary into their work. They critiqued colonial rule, addressed gender issues, and depicted urban life, making the art form both reflective and progressive.

Decline and Revival:

The advent of machine-made prints in the late 19th century led to a decline in Kalighat paintings' popularity. However, their significance was later revived by art historians and collectors who recognized their artistic and cultural value.

Influence on Modern Art

Kalighat paintings influenced many modern Indian artists and art movements. Their use of bold lines and minimalistic forms is seen in contemporary artworks.

They remain a source of inspiration for designers, illustrators, and folk artists, blending traditional aesthetics with modern themes.

Present-Day Kalighat Paintings

Today, Kalighat paintings are celebrated as an important part of India’s artistic heritage. They are often reproduced on canvases, textiles, and digital platforms. Their blend of simplicity and narrative power ensures their relevance in both traditional and modern contexts.

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A woman pulling giant aubergines from a tree. Watercolour.

Notes

Kalighat painting is a school of painting in Kalighat, a small district in Calcutta. It is named after the celebrated Hindu goddess Kali. Kalighat painting originated from the folkart tradition of rural Bengal. The Patuas or picture makers had migrated from Bengal in the early nineteenth century. There are a range of subjects from religious imagery of Hindu gods, goddesses and stories to natural history, social types and proverbs. The range of materials used in drawing are pencil, watercolour, indian ink and silver paint

Wellcome Library no. 26113i

Exhibited in “Ayurvedic Man: Encounters with Indian medicine” at Wellcome Collection, 16 November 2017 – 8 April 2018

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Thimble of Mele Patua - Manoa Lai Main

Endless Ocean, Nintendo Wii

this is definitely one of the least memorable minor landmarks in the game... like why is this one barrel sponge so special lmao?

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taihemarua? kāo, kāo. he taihematoru ahau. he tāne me wahine me tētahi mea hōu katoa ahau. ngā atua kāhore e mōhio he aha ahau engari kaore rātou e pai [PATUA E TE RAUUIRA AHAU

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August 17! Today we celebrate Afrocostarican culture!

i always confuse black history month because for us it's in August and for the United States is on February(?) correct me if wrong!

So today i wanted to celebrate it by sharing some data with you, note the information i'm about to display is from when i was a history student in 2022. Information may vary,have changed or anything else! Also i'm kinda bad with dates,im really sorry so im just putting like general time lapses.

Afrocostarican poblation started in Limon,the UFCO(United Fruit Company) was looking for people who could work on the heat and complicated conditions of Limon(today is very modern but back then think of it like an amazingly hot and humind jungle with tons of snakes) many were brought to work from people from the capital to immigrants from italy and China but those who stayed were the Jamaican people.

The workers were free which meant they were no longer slaves this by no means their stay here was made easy, racism and discrimation were and still are rampant angaist this poblation. It came to the point that Limon's citizen weren't recognizes as such until late 1900.Their ID starts with a 7 to signify the 7'nth province to join the republic of Costa Rica.

They have their own set of dialects Patua(Criolle Patois) is what they are most known for but if i rememeber well , english is actually the most common.

Cuisine is also greatly influenced by jamaican heritage instead of "rice and peas" we have rice and beans, which is delish is made with coconut milk,ginger,thyme and panama pepper and served normally with meat(It used to be turtle meat!). Pan bon also with ginger , Pati a savory spicy Pastry and my favorite Plantinta(abreviattion of Platain Tart) which is a sweet plantain pastry.

Music wise there is a own variation of Calypso, Limons Calypso. I'm not a music student and can not dissect this topic well but i do know reggae and jamaican ska were great inspirations for this genre of music. If you are looking to, you can listen to Walter Ferguson the emblem of Costa Rican Calypso.

And lastly a bittersweet data, from our understanding the plan wasn't to stay and make roots here, it was always was the plan to eventually return to Jamaica or for some Africa.

To which the Black Star Line was created but it never fullfield it's prooupose. It was burned in 2016 but has been rebuild to sme degree. It's closed too so sadly,no museum.

This were snippets of afrocostarican history ,this was what i learned in class and thefore not the best approach to it since im myself i'm not afrocostarican but i still tougth important and interesting to share.

[s2kahei]

istg if i see one more person come up to me and say "are you white?" (because of what i look like?? my mother is white & my dad is maori) KA HAERE AHAU KI TE PATUA KOE! i can't stand them 😭

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que patua esa gente que después de años te viene a pedir disculpas por hacerte daño.

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nunca la había pasado tan mal en una puta tarde, literal apenas salimos del mall empezaron las desgracias, primero en la micro del mall a el bus q iba al terminal un tipo entero flaite q tenía pinta de robarme literal estaba pegado a mi mientras le hablaba super enojado a su pareja, luego en la micro del terminal hacia mi casa, nos vinimos sentados menos mal hasta q una FOKIN SEÑORA DE MIERDA ME ARREBATÓ EL ASIENTO DE UNA MUY MALA MANERA LA VIEJA PATUA, mas encima yo de estúpida se lo di, VENIA HÍPER MEGA CANSADA Y LA SEÑORA ESTÚPIDA MW ARRUINÓ EL PUTO DIA, luego el lucas me dio su asiento, me sentí tan como el pico que me puse a llorar al lado de mi mamá de la impotencia q sentía mientras ella me decía básicamente q porque chucha se lo había cedido si había pagado pasaje normal, no estudiante, luego la helena le pidió a la señora q porfavor se fuera a otro asiento como tres veces y la señora se fue de súper mala manera y le dijo que ya pero que pida porfavor, osea que???!!!! señora se lo pidieron 3 veces, que se fumó o ke, en conclusión, puta tarde de mierda, estoy chata de todo, mas encima mañana me tengo q levantar temprano para ir a coro, luego quería estudiar todo el día matemáticas porque tengo prueba el lunes (iba a ser el martes pero la adelantaron a ultimo minuto 😭) y aparte vamos a ir al campo después de misa y conociendo a mi papá nos vamos a ir a la hora del hoyo y voy a llegar hecha pebre a mi casa, me quiero matar

[mybeingthere]

Kalighat Paintings- Modern Art Inspired by Life in Kolkatta.

Kalighat painting is a school of painting in Kalighat, a small district in Calcutta. It is named after the celebrated Hindu goddess Kali. Kalighat painting originated from the folkart tradition of rural Bengal. The Patuas or picture makers had migrated from Bengal in the early nineteenth century. There are a range of subjects from religious imagery of Hindu gods, goddesses and stories to natural history, social types and proverbs. The range of materials used in drawing are pencil, watercolour, indian ink and silver paint. The brushwork on these paintings are deemed by experts as deft, seamless, flowing and one of the smoothest art forms in India.

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