Bridging Bharat through Gandhian principles

Dear dears,

One of my first personal interactions with Mahatma Gandhi was through art. Every October 2nd, I packed my best colors to participate in school competitions celebrating him through portraiture and iconography. Drawing his frail figure, clad in a dhoti and round-framed glasses, sparked an inner dialogue about his complex legacy. Gandhi remains a controversial figure; some love him, some hate him, but he undeniably commands attention. As a skilled communicator, he traveled to the smallest villages in India, advocating for civil disobedience through non-violence and validating the voices of the unheard.

In those art competitions, children depicted him marching with others, illustrating his glasses, the three monkeys, the charkha, and various symbols. The aim was to tell his story while instilling a sense of patriotism—much like the many Indian art forms that tell stories of deities through portraiture and symbolism.

At Bridge Bharat, we embody these Gandhian principles by showcasing the artworks of artist families from remote regions who have honed their skills over generations. Our mission is to highlight the unique and diverse arts of India, validating the great need for the indigenous knowledge and narratives to thrive.

Recently, we opened our studio in Gurgaon, where you can explore legacy art forms like Pichwai, Jain paintings, Gond and Mandana art, along with antiquities from sought-after artists from different regions of India. We invite you to visit and savour a cup of chai with us as we Bridge Bharat through art!

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You can access our digital catalogue here.

Cheers

Ayushi

Creative Director - Bridge Bharat