Patachitra

Ripan Chitrakar

Call: 9733191411

He is an experienced artist who is linked to the art form for many years. He also earns money by performing pater gaan in daily basis by going around different neighbouring villages.

Arun Patua

Call: 9564619320

Arun Patua is an experienced and acclaimed Patachitra artist from Satfalsa village of Birbhum district. From his childhood days Arun has learnt the art from his father Baku Patua and over the years he excelled in the artform. Arun Patua works mostly on long Patachitra scrolls narrating mythological stories and themes. He has participated in fairs across West Bengal and has exhibited his artworks at Bhopal, Delhi, Tripura and Guwahati.

Rupsona Chitrakar

Call: 9832592732

Rupsona Chitrakar, 22 years old, is a patachitra artist of Pingla. Rupsona is an expert in painting on tribal themes. She started painting at the age of six and learnt from her father Bahadur Chitrakar and grandmother Baharjan Chitrakar. She paints on religious themes and works on apparels as well. She has participated in exhibitions and fairs in Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore and Pune.

Putul Chitrakar

Call: 8653979658

Putul Chitrakar is a resident of Pingla village in Paschim Medinipur. He is being practicing the art for over 23 years. She learnt the art of painting from her mother late Karuna Chitrakar. She has presented a Pata on Ramayana in Bhopal. Monimala being one of the most skillful and renowned Patachitra artist has visited many parts of the country. Putul Chitrakar has received award from the district three times.

Pampa Chitrakar

Call: 6294575270

Pampa Chitrakar was born in Naya, Pingla and has inherited the art of Patachitra from her father and mother. She has been making Patachitra for the past 15 years and now is a resident of Narajol. She has been to major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata to showcase her art. Recently she has travelled to Bangladesh to showcase the traditional Patachitra and conducting workshop at Bangladesh National Museum.

Kalpana Chitrakar

Call: 9732742028

A pingla artist who was shifted to Chandipur, had her own share of experience. Despite her struggles she made her name and received the President's award.