Keon Brown
Mr. Potter
Gallery Visit Paper
30 April 2014
Rangoli by Urja Vaidya The 2D design by Vaidya is a bright multi colored symmetrical design. It has many triangular and square shapes in this piece. The title “Rangoli” comes from India, also known as Muggu or kolam, which is a traditional folk-floor art typically created on the floor in living rooms or courtyards. Rangoli can be any size and can use a wide variety of materials. You can approach Rangoli as an advanced art project for an experienced artist, or modify it for a fun activity with kids. This tradition is made using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand, beads, or flower petals. Urja Vaidya only used acrylic paint in her design. Rangoli designs can be simple geometric shapes, deity impressions, or flower petal shapes; depends on the given celebration. Traditionally, Rangoli is made on a square grid in North India and on a hexagonal grid in South India while Onam Rangolis are typically circular. Due to rapid and widespread migration and mixing of people these styles are now freely adopted and mixed. The purpose of rangoli is decoration, and it is thought to bring good luck. Design depictions may also vary as they reflect traditions, folklore and practices that are unique to each area. It is traditionally done by women. Generally, this practice is showcased during occasions such as festivals, auspicious observances, marriage celebrations and other similar milestones and gatherings. Rangoli is made in two ways. Dry and wet. The rangoli made by adding points to the first white paint on the ground in a particular size are made certain point then shaking the points is a beautiful figure takes shape. After creating the desired shape, there are full color. Although the basic color of rangoli is white, it is dyed different colors creating an attractive, multi-colored design.