Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Jodhaiya Bai Baiga's Art Showcased in Major Retrospective
Jodhaiya Bai Baiga was an artist who started painting late in life.
She used colors and images from her village in Madhya Pradesh, like tigers and mahua trees, to make her art.
Her paintings show the beauty and struggles of nature and the people who live close to it.
She won a big award called the Padma Shri.
Now, many of her paintings are being shown in a special exhibition in Delhi.
Her story is inspiring because she began painting when she was 67 years old, after meeting another artist who taught her.
Her art is bright and full of life, and it tells stories about the world around her.
Jodhaiya Bai Baiga's art is being showcased in a major retrospective titled 'Bloom at Dusk' at Ojas Art in Delhi.
Her paintings feature motifs like Bageswar (tiger god) and the mahua tree, drawn from her village in Madhya Pradesh.
She started painting at the age of 67 after meeting artist Ashish Swami, who introduced her to art.
Jodhaiya Bai's works are known for their vibrancy and contemporary take on traditional motifs, addressing issues like environmental loss.
The exhibition is presented in association with the Ashish Swami Centre for Arts and Ram chander Nath Foundation and runs until 11 March 2024.
- Who
- Jodhaiya Bai Baiga, an octogenarian artist from Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district
- What
- A major retrospective exhibition titled 'Bloom at Dusk' showcasing her art
- When
- The exhibition is ongoing until 11 March 2024
- Where
- Ojas Art gallery in Delhi
- Why
- To honor her unique artistic language and contributions to contemporary art
- Artist
- Jodhaiya Bai Baiga
- Exhibition Title
- Bloom at Dusk
- Curator
- Minhazz Majumdar
- Location
- Ojas Art, Delhi
- Exhibition Duration
- Until 11 March (closed on Mondays)
- Notable Awards
- Padma Shri (2023)
- Key Motifs
- Bageswar (tiger god), Mahua tree
- Artistic Evolution
- Clay, gourds, acrylic paints on paper and canvas
