Wooden Doll 01- by Mousumi Paul

Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Artwork Example: Wooden Doll 02
Bottle Height: 6 inches
Canvas Type: Wooden Doll

© মৌসুমী পাল
(Mousumi Paul)

Artist Profile: Mousumi Paul

Mousumi Paul is a passionate and self-taught visual artist known for her vibrant, detailed, and culturally rich painting style. Deeply rooted in the traditions of Bengal’s folk art, particularly the Potchitra (scroll painting) and Aalpana (ritual floor art) traditions, Mousumi brings everyday objects to life with her unique artistic flair.

Art Style & Medium

Her work is characterized by bold lines, vivid colors, and storytelling through patterns—an homage to Bengal’s rural and folk traditions. She predominantly uses acrylic paints to create art over a wide range of everyday household items such as:

• Wooden dolls

• Glass bottles

• Tea coasters

• Serving trays

• Clay pots

• Wall surfaces in rural settings

Notable Work: “Wooden Doll 02”

One of her standout pieces, titled “Wooden Doll 02,” is a pair of hand-painted wooden dolls, each 6 inches in height, showcasing traditional Bengali attire and expressive faces. Executed in acrylic on wood, the piece is a beautiful example of her ability to blend folk aesthetics with contemporary formats.

Community Engagement

Mousumi actively participates in art and cultural festivals, where she showcases her work and engages with audiences. Her dedication to spreading the charm of folk art has also led her to travel across villages, where she collaborates on wall painting projects, often decorating homes and community walls with motifs that reflect local heritage and traditional stories.

Vision

Mousumi Paul’s mission as an artist is not only to create art but also to preserve and promote the essence of Bengal’s traditional folk culture through accessible mediums. By painting on household objects, she transforms the mundane into the magical, making heritage an everyday experience.