Warli Inspired Painting with Usha Kar: Thursday 16 May, 2-4.30pm

When? Thursday 16 May, 2-4.30pm

What? In this relaxed and fun creative session, you will have the chance to experiment with Warli art - the traditional art of the Warli Adivasi women from Western Central India which builds on basic shapes to joyfully narrate daily activities and celebrations. You might seek to emulate the Warli painting style or enjoy developing your own unique piece inspired by their art! Artist Usha Kar will be facilitating this session and will be on hand to guide you through the process.

Who? This is suitable for all levels and everyone is welcome. Under 18s must attend with an adult. Max group size: 12

How? This is a free drop in session and you are welcome to pop in at any time between 2-4.30pm. Drop us a line at engagement@ovada.org.uk to let us know you’re coming!

Materials? All materials are provided for this workshop.

Meet the Facilitator: Usha is an Oxford based artist who recently returned from an Arts Council England funded trip to India to research the beliefs behind the art of the Warli and Gond indigenous people. Usha creates mixed media installations and paintings to stimulate reflection and conversation about social and climate justice. She combines precisely painted elements with a sense of flow and animism, linking the specific to the spiritual and universal.  Beauty and challenge are at the essence of her art work which explores the creative chaos of what it is to be human.

IG: @usha.dapur.kar