Artist: Mousumi Paul
Artwork Title: Mini Canvas Painting with Easel 01
Size: 4″ square
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Artist Profile: Mousumi Paul

Mousumi Paul is a passionate and self-taught artist whose work bridges tradition and creativity with a unique personal touch. Rooted deeply in the folk traditions of Bengal, her artwork is inspired by the vibrant Pot art and the delicate intricacy of ‘aalpana’—a traditional floor art of Bengal.

Artistic Style and Medium

Mousumi’s artistic journey is characterized by her ability to breathe life into everyday objects. She creatively transforms commonly used household items such as bottles, coasters, trays, and wooden blocks into expressive canvases of storytelling. Whether it’s a painted glass bottle or a hand-crafted wooden coaster, her pieces carry the warmth of folk culture fused with her own playful imagination.

She predominantly works with acrylics and embraces a bright, bold color palette reminiscent of rural Bengal’s visual language. Her motifs often include animals, birds, flowers, and abstract patterns—each painted with a stylized, whimsical charm.

Cultural Engagement

Mousumi is not just confined to canvas or objects. She actively participates in art and cultural festivals across the region, showcasing her work and engaging with diverse audiences. In addition, she often visits villages for wall painting projects, contributing to public art and community beautification efforts. Her murals often depict local life, folklore, and motifs that resonate with the cultural memory of the place.

Featured Work: Mini Canvas Painting with Easel

One of her recent and notable works, titled “Mini Canvas Painting with Easel”, is a delightful example of her playful folk-inspired aesthetic. This piece, created on a 4-inch square canvas, features a charming fishing cat with expressive eyes and a bird perched on its tail. Painted with acrylic medium, the piece stands on a miniature wooden easel and is set against a green dotted background, enhancing its folk vibrance and storytelling feel.

This miniature artwork embodies Mousumi’s core values: storytelling through color, simplicity with depth, and rootedness in culture.