Face Painting by Bahurupi Artist of West Bengal in Kolkata, India - 17 Apr 2022
An artist with his face painted checks his design prior to a Tribal Art Performance. For generations Bahurupi artists from West Bengal have been practicing in the art of face painting. Using their painting techniques they can easily metamorphose into different characters during a performance, which often represents tribal myths. These traditional artists scrape a living from their performances, relying on the generosity of audiences for their income.