March 12, 2011

Motherhood


I am posting after a long break, the break was required and did good! This is an acrylic on canvas 24 by 24 inches.

This painting is inspired by the story of a woman named Thimmakka, who lives in a remote village of India. Thimmakka and her husband Chikkanna were a lonely couple with no children. 45 years ago, one day, they decided to plant trees down a hot dry road. They thought that the trees would give shade to the villagers who walk down the hot road everyday.The plants had to be watered everyday till they established, then, once in every three days for an year and later once in every week until they were 10 years old. Every morning they would set out, Thimmakka with a pot on her head and Chikkanna's load of two pots hanging from the ends of a pole over his shoulder. They refilled the pots from wells and ponds along the way. Every year they planted 15 to 20 new saplings until finally they had covered the whole of the 4km between Hulikal and Kudur. They were so much in love with their 'children'.Now the 300 "children" smile back at the hard work and self less love of Thimmakka and Chikkanna. You can google on "salumarada thimmakka" to read an inspirational story!

This painting is being exhibited among other entries at International Women Celebrate! Canada's only 100 woman art exhibit - observing the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day in Ayr, Ontario. Details at.
http://www.ayrspace.ca/events-/intl-women-celebrate

You may also want to to listen to the collaborators here..
InternationalWomenCelebrateRogersCable

37 comments:

  1. Congratulations on being in the exhibit! wow! It's good to see you posting again. I've missed you! Beautiful painting!

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  2. I love your story and your painting Padmaja, and it's lovely to see you back ! We all need a break sometimes, glad it did you good.

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  3. So glad to see you posting again, Padmaja, and I just so enjoy your beautiful art. This is a gorgeous story to go along with an exquisitely awesome painting. Congratulations too on your work being accepted into the art show.

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  4. congratulations on the show!! Wonderful inspiring story and a beautiful painting!!! Happy to see you back :)

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  5. Welcome back! Congratulations on the show! This story is beautiful and the painting is lovely!

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  6. Your painting is lovely and such a beautiful story behind it, Padmaja. Nice to see you posting again. Missed you!

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  7. What a wonderful story! I can understand why your lovely painting was in the show. Congratulations!

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  8. What a beautiful interesting story and image!

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  9. Thank you for sharing this story with us and that video of artwork is totally awesome! I like how you painted this. It is as though the trees and Thimmakka have become one. Beautiful color!

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  10. I am glad you are back. I even checked my subscription feature, in case I was missing your posts. And thank you for the kindest comments.
    Very deep and thoughtful allegory. And remarkable result, inspired by it. I love how you draw the trees, love them. And I am so glad you exhibited it, happy viewers.
    Now I go to the link. See you soon here, I hope.

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  11. Hi Padmaja,I love this painting and the story behind it.Its great to see you painting again.

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  12. The painting is no doubt very beautiful, and the story behind this painting is so inspiring. To think there are people in unknown villages doing their bit for Mother Earth, wish we could learn a few things from them, and together we could make Earth a happy place to live. Congratulations!!

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  13. very beautiful aunty!. your paintings are an inspiration for us to do better. I am glad you wrote about thimmakka and exhibited her. would appreciate your comments on our art work too at www.shreyasharun.blogspot.com

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  14. A truly beautiful painting inspired by such a touching story. How wonderful that it has been included in such a meaningful exhibit!! Congratulations to you!! I'm so happy to see you posting again, I was just thinking of you the other day and wondering how you were.

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  15. Such inspirational story and wonderful painting. Congratulations on the exhibit.Hope to see some more wonderful posts from you as its been a long gap and your work is always a treat to eyes.

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  16. Glad to see you back at it, Padmaja! But I know sometimes a break does wonders.
    Love your painting and the accompanying story.
    Congratulations on the show!

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  17. Thank you for such a captivating story, Padmaja! That is a large painting and truly perfect for Woman's Day!

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  18. What a great story Padmaja and an inspirational painting for Women's Day.

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  19. congratulation for the show. painting is lovely & the story along with it makes it even more interesting..keep them coming its always a pleasure to see your art work..!

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  20. Oh, this is wonderful...the painting and the story I love the colors in this and the brass pot. I hope you enjoyed your break.

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  21. Beautiful painting and a very inspiring story behind it,very nicely done. Congrats on your exhibit!

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  22. Padmaja - Congratulations on the exhibit. It's a lovely and interesting piece with a nice story to go with it.

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  23. Beautiful painting Padmaja...and congratulations on your exhibit. I googled salumarada thimmakka and found the story incredibly interesting. I also want to thank you for leaving such a beautiful sympathy message about my Dad. It was so appreciated and realize how many friends I have.

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  24. Wonderful Padmaja! Congratulations on your exhibition. I loved the story and I like the way you incorporate it in your painting - very unique style. Love it!

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  25. welcome back after the well deserved break. The story is great and the painting is fabulous. The colors and the composition are just amazing.

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  26. How did I miss this post.Congrats.Really nice to see you back here.I can send you the volcano picture if you'd like.What a lovely story truly inspiring.

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  27. Hi Padmaja. Thank you for visiting and for your very kind words. I am, glad you are back painting. I love the story that goes with your painting. It is so beautiful.

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  28. gorgeous painting... and an awesome story!! :-)

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  29. So very lovely! Both the painting and the story! Thank you for visiting my Art Blog and leaving some lovely comments for me. :) I'm off to explore your wonderful art blog and see what other amazing things you have created! Take Care. :)

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  30. BeautifulWorkThankYouForSharing:)

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  31. Congrats Padmaja! The painting is so gorgeous!
    Lovely writeup also :)

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  32. Lov the story and your work. Contests on the show.

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  33. Hi Pad!!
    Finally, I get to spend a little time on the computer! So nice to come visit you. Love this painting and the wonderful story that goes with it. You're such a thoughtful, caring soul.

    Teresa
    xx

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  34. Thank you for visiting my blog. I enjoyed your story behind this painting. The images in the background are very interesting. I like the way you painted them.

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  35. What a lovely painting. How did I miss this one. Love the colors and subject. Its only getting better, Padmaja. You are onto something big.

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  36. Both this one and the one above are gorgeous. I love the colors, subject matter...just great...

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  37. Brilliant story inspiration which touched mee it's fun exploring all ur posts n paintinggg :) just wowwwwww

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