Women and Nature have been the subjects of Paris Mohan Kumar’s canvases for more than four decades. “Artists have a moral obligation to engage in tribal causes,” says the veteran artist. His ongoing show ‘Women and Nature’ at David Hall, Fort Kochi, also showcases agro-products cultivated and produced by forest tribes, like the Paniyar tribe, under his guidance. A line of pickles using traditional tribal recipes and clay tableware made by the forest dwellers are a part of the exhibition. The proceeds will be used for the welfare of tribals.
Mohan Kumar , who lives an itinerant life working with tribal communities in the hills of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, has painted 60 large, strong and colourful works. An environmentalist and activist, he launched Kattil Agro during the pandemic. Under this initiative, he trains and guides tribals to cultivate rice, millets and vegetables and produce organic honey.
