{"product_id":"grid-composition-of-fish-in-madhubani-by-ambika-devi","title":"Grid Composition of Fish in Madhubani by Ambika Devi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intriguing Madhubani painting by Ambika Devi captures the dynamic movement of fish through a unique, fragmented composition. The artwork showcases the intricate Kachni (line-work) style characteristic of the Mithila tradition, utilizing fine, repetitive lines to build texture, depth and fluid motion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMadhubani painting, also called Mithila painting, is a folk art tradition of the Mithila region in north Bihar, sustained for centuries by women of the household who painted on the freshly plastered mud walls and floors of their homes. Characterized by complex geometrical patterns, these paintings are known for representing ritual content for particular occasions, including festivals and religious rituals. A defining principle of this tradition is the complete filling of the canvas with elaborate background texturing, ensuring that no negative space remains blank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork is presented as an arrangement of eight square tiles, positioned in a three-by-three grid format with the middle-left square left blank. The fish are depicted swimming across the boundaries of the individual squares. Several fish have their heads in one tile and their tails extending into an adjacent one, creating a puzzle-like, interconnected visual flow despite the separated panels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fish, a traditional Madhubani symbol representing fertility, prosperity and life, are rendered with meticulous detail. Each fish features a large, prominent circular eye with a dark pupil. Their white faces are decorated with a pattern of neat, stippled black dots, and they have small, slightly open mouths with a hint of pink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bodies are filled with exceptionally fine, curved parallel lines that follow the contours of the fish, demonstrating the Kachni technique. The fins tails are detailed with thick and thin striping. A distinct, soft pink stripe runs horizontally along the center of the bodies, adding a subtle color against the monochromatic line work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background of every tile is densely packed with fine, wavy, horizontal black lines, beautifully simulating the gentle currents and ripples of a river or pond. Scattered black dots are dispersed across the backgrounds, representing bubbles. The backgrounds alternate between rich terracotta brown, muted ochre and a soft peach hue. Some individual tiles are split horizontally between two of these colors, adding a layered depth to the aquatic environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork size: 18x18 inch each (without frame)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: The price mentioned is based on the picture shown; any customization will incur additional charges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ambika Devi","offers":[{"title":"With Frame","offer_id":50065347248342,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Grid_Composition_of_Fish_in_Madhubani_by_Ambika_Devi.png?v=1786441071","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/grid-composition-of-fish-in-madhubani-by-ambika-devi","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}