Santosh Kumar Das

Practicing a traditional form of art named for the ancient region of Mithila in the state of Bihar in eastern India, Santosh Kumar Das draws inspiration from Hindu mythology and iconography, incidents in recent Indian history and anecdotes from everyday life. Employing Mithila art’s unique Madhubani style and technique, he reinvents enduring themes while paving new ground. This video is part of a series of interviews with contemporary artists in India www.regardingindia.com