Kariigarii put up an art zone at IFFI, Goa

GOA: Imagine you stepping into a vibrant space where the air is filled with the hum of creativity. Here, visitors are not just spectators but active participants in the artistic process. This year, at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 in Goa, NFDC had set up an Art Zone, in collaboration with different artists, to captivate visitors with an unique exhibition of colours on fabric, showcasing the blend of India’s rich cultural heritage and its wider expression through cinematic lenses. The exhibition at Kariigarii showcased an exquisite collection of hand-painted fabrics with each piece telling its own unique story.
One of the highlights of the exhibition at Kariigarii was a hand-painted saree, showcasing different dance form mudras, motifs like flowers intricately hand-painted and motifs of elephants through an expressive tribal art form of Pattachitra.
Another important theme of cinema is love. To showcase the pinnacle of love from the ancient times, a saree was displayed at the exhibition with a painting on the love of Krishna and Radha. There was also a muffler which told the story of love from our ancient folklore, handpainted with an Assamese tribal art.
Speaking about the initiative, Prithul Kumar, MD NFDC said “We are happy that Kariigarii is liked by our delegates, as this was an attempt to showcase, cinematic emotions through a traditional art form of hand-painting. We have tried to create a place where every brushstroke tells a story, and every piece of fabric becomes a canvas for personal expression.”
The exhibition cum art zone was put up by Shikha’s Kariigarii.