Sudarshan Shaw’s illustrations of the Royal Bengal #tiger are not merely scientific representations but capture what he calls “the true character” of the species, portrayed through the artistic traditions of the lands the big cat inhabits. Like Odisha’s #Pattachitra, West Bengal’s #Kalighat paintings and Maharashtra’s #Warli art, among others. For Sarmaya Talks on 26 April 2025, Sudarshan shared glimpses of his journey creating a unique art style ‘Folk Indica’, which showcases India’s bio-cultural diversity.
Sudarshan Shaw is an artist, visual designer and co-founder of Studio Kyaari.
