Shakun Maheshwari

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Shakun is a visual artist who works in many genres. She began her artistic life in her native India, learning traditional folk arts from her mother and grandmother. With formal art training in graphic design, photography and various other mediums, she has enhanced her background and teaching methods. Shakun uses her folk art background to make connections with other cultures and is dedicated to teaching all students the creative process.

Programs offered by this artist/ensemble

Residency

Impermanent Art
Explore the uses of impermanent traditional Indian art, or art made from chalk, sand, rice flour or henna. Design and create art using temporary, everyday materials.
Ordinary to Extraordinary
Experience Indian culture through the study of celebrations, clothing and art. Develop and design art using various traditional materials and techniques. Sample projects are relief carving, block printing, and batik clothing.

Workshop

Henna Designs
Learn how to create traditional Indian designs and use henna for body decoration.
Sand painting and Rangoli
Create stylized rangoli designs with flour or colored sand.