I resumed the mural hunt after brunch.
The simple logo carries a powerful message. The central government initiated the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2014 with the objective of a Clean India by 2019 and who else but Gandhi can be its inspiration. Apart from Ahimsa and Satyagraha, Gandhi was also a crusader for cleanliness and effective sanitation. His teachings and principles are more relevant in these times.
Now, what is over there? There are birds everywhere. For a moment I thought I was seeing a poster of the classic Hitchcock movie The Birds.
DALeast is well-known in the graffiti world. The Lodhi Colony mural was inspired by his travels in India: There’s a chaos but inside it, there is an order. Those birds are the same as us, moving around all the time; if they stop they will crash… I’m one of the birds.
Leaving the birds I walked into a tropical garden: birds, butterflies, flowers, and plants enliven the empty street.
The lady with the halo of flowers is the mother of the artist. A touching tribute!
The massive mural, inspired from the epic Mahabharat, depicts the omniform of Lord Krishna. Some of the human and animal forms look menacing!
Two women are talking, their faces etched with hope and strength:
The artist Shilo Shiv Suleman leads the Fearless Collective which addresses gender-based issues. This collaborative artwork with Sewing New Futures shows two women from the marginalized section of the society. The older woman says, “Despite my hardships, I am blistering gold; this fog can no longer hold me back,” “From your unfulfilled dreams, I will weave a new world,” says the young girl.
The next wall shows a blue elephant with tusks growing into branches. Brilliant work!
The vibrant artwork is a tribute to the Gond tribal art practiced by the Gonds- the largest tribal community of central India. They decorate their houses with colorful paintings of flora, fauna, scenes from mythology, and everyday lives.
I like the bright colors and the way the artist has integrated the birds; they look almost lifelike. Rakesh Kumar and his team of volunteers took three weeks to complete this stunning mural.
Two Kathakali dancers with their characteristic, colorful headgear are staring at you. Kathakali is the traditional dance form of Kerala; the artists in elaborate costumes convey stories through gestures and facial expressions.
The wacky twins have many fans in the locality; they are favored for photo shoots also(Source: Three school kids at Lodhi Colony). The lively murals would be a great help for those who struggle to remember street /block numbers. Block Kathakali, Crows, Elephant, Astronaut, Big Bird, Pink, etc sound cool and catchy.
From a distance, this wall looks the facade of a palace:
As you get near, the bright indigo blue lights up the entire wall.
The unique style of painting originated in the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan. The St+art India Foundation has provided the right platform for the traditional artists to exhibit indigenous art forms.
The adjacent block walls look drab. I picture the artists creating colorful murals and disappearing. Like the birds.
Wandering the streets couldn’t have been more graffitifying!
Reference:
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/st-art-india
fearlesscollective.org
Whoa! Yes! So beautiful. So amazing. It like henna on hands, with much more freedom. True, contemporary artists, are amazing, because they make us glad we are alive, no matter how bad the world is.
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What I like most about the street art is one need not be a connoisseur to appreciate it. The artists are truly amazing; they create and share the beautiful art. Thank you.
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Very interesting. I have seen these images in another bloggers post earlier!
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Thank you. I have to go back someday to see the rest of the murals.
Any graffiti street in your city?
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No graffiti as such. We have state sponsored wall paintings in local style. That’s it 😃
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That is their way of preserving the traditional arts.
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so beautiful dear Sidran, I love wall paintings. Thank you, Love, nia
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Wonderful post! The elephant is absolutely super, and the DALeast is a fab concept. Also, I love the history/cultural lessons that go along with it. I know what you mean about wandering the streets being satisfying. What could be better? You get exercise, are exposed to art and culture and get to take pictures! Of course I’d like to share this on my blog in a couple of weeks or so, if that’s okay with you. Take care!!!
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Definitely better than getting lost in a sea of tourists in a grand, intimidating, pricey art museum.
Thank you, Resa.
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So, if it’s okay, my next post will be on this post of yours.
Sending best wishes for always!
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I really love all these murals!
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What a fantastic post! The murals are wonderful, and I love the information you provide about the artists and the painting styles. Looking forward to more.
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It was a learning experience; I enjoyed reading on the artists and their unique styles. Some social issues were also addressed in a subtle way. Thank you, Aliza.
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Love it a lot.So amazing these paintings.
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Great art works 🙂
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This is more than art.
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There is something incredible about street art such as those you have shown here ~ they show stories of the people of the city, of the land. Beautiful work, Sidran, a fantastic post.
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Reblogged this on Graffiti Lux and Murals and commented:
Here’s more Delhi Walls from Sidran. Thank you dear Sidran!
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Thank you very much, Resa.
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Amazing wall art! Resa sent me. I’m glad!
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It really is. Thank you.
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Artists can be such brave souls, leaving their legacy for all to see.
Wonderful work, Sidran.. 🙂
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I am glad you enjoyed their wonderful artworks. Thank you, Carolyn.
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I think without these beautiful murals, that it would be a gloomy place. I also love the painting with the elephant.
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The murals have made all the difference. The elephant does stand out. Thank you, Heidi. Extremely sorry about my late response; got busy with an examination.
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It’s OK. Lot of success with your examination!
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Wow! That’s amazing and powerful streetart!
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Couldn’t agree more. Thank you very much.
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That immense wallpainting must have taken a lot of time but is amazing
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Beautiful selections of wall art.
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So many beautiful wall paintings. Really amazing!
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The inspiring art has entirely transformed the lifeless streets. Thank you.
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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Sidran, this is a fantastic post – so beautiful and really amazing! I especially like the blue elephant, it’s fantastic street art. A beautiful idea is the little birds sitting on the branches of the tree.
Well, Sidran, I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful year 2022 full of little joys, bright moments of happiness and above all, of course, good health. 💕😊
All the best…..from Rosie
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Traditional art and artists make the streets come alive. I hope they are still there considering the short life of street art. Thank you, Rosie.
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