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Artist Clarifies Viral Ganesha Flight Painting Used Transparent Sheet
Mitali Salunke made a painting of Lord Ganesha while traveling on an airplane.
She posted a video of the painting online.
In the video, it looked as if she was painting directly on the airplane window.
Many people became upset and worried that the plane might be damaged.
Some also questioned whether the window could safely be covered.
Salunke explained that she did not paint on the airplane.
She painted on a transparent sheet placed against the window.
She also shared a photograph showing the finished artwork on the separate sheet.
Indian artist Mitali Salunke shared a video of herself painting Lord Ganesha during a flight.
The September 21 Instagram video appeared to show the artwork being painted on an aircraft window.
Social media users questioned whether the act damaged the aircraft or violated aviation-related rules.
Some commenters raised concerns about obstructing the window and possible aircraft-safety risks.
Salunke clarified that she painted on a separate transparent sheet placed against the window.
- Who
- Indian artist Mitali Salunke and social media users.
- What
- A viral video showed Salunke painting Lord Ganesha near an aircraft window, prompting criticism before she clarified that the artwork was on a transparent sheet.
- Where
- During a flight and on Instagram, with later discussion on X.
- When
- The video was originally shared on Instagram on September 21.
- Why
- The video appeared to show painting on an aircraft window, leading to concerns about property damage, aviation rules, and safety.
Social Media Critics
Artist's Clarification
Where the painting was made
Social Media Critics
The video appeared to show Salunke painting directly on the aircraft window, leading users to accuse her of potentially damaging property.
Artist's Clarification
Salunke said the artwork was painted on a separate transparent sheet placed against the window.
Safety and aviation concerns
Social Media Critics
Commenters questioned whether covering or placing material against the window could obstruct it or create safety and aircraft-heating risks.
Artist's Clarification
Salunke's clarification indicated that the aircraft window itself was not painted.
Key facts
- Artist
- Mitali Salunke
- Artwork
- A colorful painting of Lord Ganesha
- Original platform
- Date shared
- September 21
- Source of criticism
- The video later circulated on X
- Artist's clarification
- The painting was made on a transparent sheet, not directly on the aircraft window
Quotes
Mitali Salunke
Indian artist who created and shared the Lord Ganesha painting video
“When you love painting Bappa, And can’t make up to mandap while travelling … Finding new canvas while we travel.”,”
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“It’s on transparent sheet.”
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