Traditional Arts Innovators

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Examples of Ephemeral Arts from Indian SubContinent

Examples of Ephemeral ArtsThe most notable examples Ephemeral Arts are drawn from the Indian Subcontinent. These are mehndi (or henna painting), rangoli, masks, fancy festival dress, face painting and floral decorations.Mehndi consists of decorations of hands, feet and face by using henna paste. Mehndi is used to celebrate weddings, cultural events and now, increasingly as a fashion statement. Examples of mehndi are shown in the Mehndi Gallery. Please see the website using the links given on…See More
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"Hi, the big painting I did for a local club was for a one off evening they had 2 weeks ago. I did a mural in food dye on a big cloth. In the center, it said earthdance, painted with coffee. It came out quite nice and I'm sure it'll look…"
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Creative Expressions inspired by Religious Events

Cultural events for celebrating Religious CalendarA huge topic with many variations and exciting outcomes! All showing time-based culture; featuring religious events. Not to forget religious…Continue

Tags: ephemeral, arts, religious, festivals, of

Started by Kalwant Ajimal Sep 28, 2009.

Transitory Arts for Education

Understanding Time-based Culture for the School Curriculum:A rich resource for taking older children through a creative learning experience. I invite 25 teachers to join and lead this discussion…if…Continue

Tags: resources, education, agenda, invitation, teachers

Started by Kalwant Ajimal Sep 16, 2009.

Decorating the body of the bride, her maids and their friends...the Hindu wedding marks the henna body painting

Decorating the body of the bride. Weddings! What a great time to decorate the bodies of brides, their maids and friends. Rich in colour, sometimes also very expensive. Wedding arts reflect hope,…Continue

Tags: celebrations, painting, body, henna, brides

Started by Kalwant Ajimal Sep 15, 2009.

Creative Arts to Celebrate the Seasons; hope, joy and prosperity

The Call of the Seasons. Changing for centuries, but almost always predictable. The change of the season inspires people, especially farming communities as the rainy season sets in, promising a good…Continue

Tags: of, end, the, dry, season

Started by Kalwant Ajimal Sep 15, 2009.

 

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Examples of Ephemeral Arts from Indian SubContinent

Examples of Ephemeral Arts



The most notable examples Ephemeral Arts are drawn from the Indian Subcontinent. These are mehndi (or henna painting), rangoli, masks, fancy festival dress, face painting and floral decorations.



Mehndi consists of decorations of hands, feet and face by using henna paste. Mehndi is used to celebrate weddings, cultural events and now, increasingly as a fashion statement. Examples of mehndi are shown in the Mehndi Gallery. Please see… Continue

Posted by Kalwant Ajimal on October 15, 2009 at 2:28

Ephemeral Arts Programming for NEWHAM, East London

Mirador Culture to work in a joint venture with Centre@270 Trust in NEWHAM



Arrangements have been finalised for Mirador Culture, the manager of the Ephemeral Arts Programmes, to work in Newham on an extended basis. A programme of close collaboration with Newham Council, now under development, will also be a key part of our commitment to prioritise local aims and policies.



We will seek collaborations with artists, teachers, schools, librarians, children ( 8-11 year… Continue

Posted by Kalwant Ajimal on October 1, 2009 at 9:30

Training Programme for Ephemeral Arts Practitioners

Mirador Culture, the creator of Ephmeral Arts Innovators is now an Online Training Programme in several stages.

We have an extensive access to resources materials, notes, photographs and commentaries.



The Online Training Programme will be provided in Three Parts, each with various levels of difficulty and each stage will be require the completion of course-work exercises, essays and a research exercise.



Qualified candidates, judged from an examination of their CV and… Continue

Posted by Kalwant Ajimal on September 27, 2009 at 23:48

An International Collaboration

Dear Ephemeral Artist



Introducing International Collaboration for the Ephemeral Arts



Welcome to a new collaboration, a partnership for the future, long lasting, not ephemeral!



Are you still interested in joining a number of programmes that I will be developing from now onwards? Become a member

without payment of susbcription fees. New entrance fees will be payable in 2009.



TEN POINT ACTION PLAN



1.Join the International… Continue

Posted by Kalwant Ajimal on September 15, 2009 at 7:00

 
 
 

Traditional Arts, also known as Ephemeral arts are temporary or short-lived based on a specific occasion or event and transitory in nature

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