“I’m very happy to have been a part of the residency program at Space118. I got to learn many things and had an opportunity to showcase my art to the wonderful audience of Mumbai. It was great working in a peaceful environment, which enabled me to work even harder on my art, while I did my research on various techniques and theories. With the availability of amenities, I’m very thankful to Space118 for giving me an amazing experience.”
KUSUM KHARPADE
KUSUM KHARPADE
1971, Thane, Maharashtra, India
About the Artist
Kusum is widely regarded as an important female Warli artist from the Talasari district in Maharashtra. Having learnt the Warli painting technique from her grandmother, she has been practicing it for over 25 years. She has been trying to inculcate and educate her audiences and visitors, on the culture of the Warlis, by inviting them to her studio which she recently built with locally sourced materials such as bamboo and mud along with her husband. Kusum teaches Warli painting to women in her village and participates in group shows around the country, having exhibited in Baroda, New Delhi and other cities. She usually depicts the Warli village life, women engaged in day-to-day activities, and other such topics in her paintings.
“I’m very happy to have been a part of the residency program at Space118. I got to learn many things and had an opportunity to showcase my art to the wonderful audience of Mumbai. It was great working in a peaceful environment, which enabled me to work even harder on my art, while I did my research on various techniques and theories. With the availability of amenities, I’m very thankful to Space118 for giving me an amazing experience.”
