Jayasri Burman has recently been in the news for hand painting Radhika Merchant's lehenga for her 'Shubh Aashirwad' ceremony. Here's everything you need to know about the famous Indian artist.
The grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant has been a major topic of discussion on social media. One of the biggest highlights of the wedding was Radhika Merchant's hand-painted lehenga, which she wore on her first evening as Mrs. Radhika Ambani. The newlywed bride's lehenga for her Shubh Aashirwad ceremony was hand-painted by a famous Indian artist, Jayasri Burman. She is a popular Indian painter and sculptor known for using a blend of folk art and classic art forms to create some of the finest pieces of art.
Radhika Merchant wore multiple gorgeous and memorable looks as the bride. But her hand-painted lehenga stole our breath away. It was made in a collaboration with the designer duo, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who designed several other looks for the bride. The hand-painted pink-hued lehenga was a wonderful fusion of fashion and fine art. The lehenga featured 12 hand-painted panels. The design included three important elements of mythical aesthetic, human figures symbolising the happy couple and fauna to represent Anant's love for animals.
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She recently sat down for an interview with The Indian Express and revealed that it took an entire month of intensive work. Jayasri worked at her studio in Delhi for 15-16 hours a day without any preliminary sketches. She got complete creative freedom from the designer duo, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and stylist, Rhea Kapoor. She used a metaphor of working like a meditative sadhu to explain her dedication towards the work. The central vision of Jayasri was to create something around the universe that brings optimism and hope to the piece of garment. Recalling Radhika's reaction to the hand-painted lehenga, Jayasri said:
"When Radhika and Rhea first saw the lehenga, their reaction was priceless. Radhika just exclaimed, 'Oh my god, I can't believe it,' her hands were on her face in awe. It is not something I will forget soon."
Jayasri Burman was born in Kolkata, home to some of the world's most notable artists and literary minds. She was born on October 21, 1960, and currently lives in New Delhi. The renowned artist pursued her education at the Kala Bhavan in the Shantiniketan from 1977 to 1979. For her higher education, Jayasri completed a Master of Arts degree in Painting at the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata. Jayasri kept learning and went beyond the country's borders to excel in her passion. She participated in a Graphic Art Workshop by Paul Lingren and took a course on printmaking in Paris. It was under the guidance of Monsieur Ceizerzi.
Jayasri's work has been a part of exhibitions since 1983. Her work has been showcased in many exhibitions and art galleries across India and abroad. The talented artist has also held several solo exhibitions to present her work. In 2023, she hosted a solo exhibition Dhara, Art Musings, Mumbai. The exhibition had a monochromatic palette. Also, her artwork was a special tribute to motherhood, nature, and the experience of being a woman. Before that, she hosted River of Faith, an art exposure in New Delhi influenced by spiritual beliefs and sacred texts.
One of the biggest highlights in Jayasri's artwork is the use of nature, gods, and goddesses. She tries to bring together elements from folk, myth, nature, and mythology with an influence of feminist themes on her canvas. Moreover, the renowned artist uses watercolors, ink, charcoal, and acrylic to make her paintings. As an artist, Jayasri combines traditional and contemporary elements with an unmatched precision that makes her work stand out.
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Jayasri's impressive artwork has brought many accolades and recognition on her way. In 1984, she won the National Academy Award for her painting, 'Jeley' (The Fisherman). Also, the Government of India released a particular commemorative stamp that was which her artwork were printed to celebrate the women's day. In 2016, Jayasri was honoured by the Government of West Bengal for making the best durga puja idol in Kolkata and was even invited to the President's house as an artist-in-residence.
Well, we couldn't stop admiring the unique artwork by Jayasri Burman on Radhika Merchant's lehenga for her Shubh Aashirwad ceremony. What about you? Let us know.
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