Silhouette

Rajasthan state (India) is a state full of culture, tradition, colours and celebrations. Rajasthani folk dances form an integral part of its rich heritage.
The liveliness of Rajasthan’s traditions and culture reflects through Folk music and dance. Even now, the culture manoeuvres the beauty of the state with its old traditions and customs.
The painting showcases silhouette art of women dancing “Kalbelia”. The Kalbelia dance is named after the ‘Kalbelia’ tribe in Rajasthan.
The dance form consists of swirling, and beautiful movements of hands and foot that leave spectators in awe. It is usually performed at festivals and on several joyous occasions by the women while the men play instruments and provide beautiful melodies.
This dance form is popular worldwide and is a part of UNESCO’s list of the ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ from 2010 onwards.
Kalbelia tribe lives on go. They love and enjoy what they have; without being worried about what they had or what they might have. Artist has chosen the subject to emphasise on “free living, loving what you have and enjoying what you do.”
Ankita considers mixing of colours and its smooth blending at utter importance. The artwork is result of her detailed work and love for colours. She prepares her own colour-shades using primary colours alone. The smooth blending in the background of the painting adds great value to the main subject.
This artwork is shaped using quality acrylic colors and different size of brushes.

100 * 70 * 1.5cm	Artwork is Signed
Painting	Acrylic on Canvas