Haku
Vajubhai Shah, an eminent painter, tribal art scholar and a writerwas born in 1934
in Valod, Gujarat. After finishing his graduation and a master’s degree in fine
arts from M S University, Baroda, he focussed on subjects like traditional and rural
India.
His art is unpretentious, elegant, yet bubbling with vibrant hues & native
characters, highlighting itsvery origin; but it’s narrative is relatable across
borders. Herdsmen, cow, flute and many women in his paintings bringsone closer
to rustic Indian life. He hasdone many solo shows across the world and has introduced
tribal Indian art to the world. He has published several books on pottery&Indian
artforms and has also published books for children. He is
a curator of Museum for Tribal Cultures at Gujarat Vidhyapeth. He is associated
with several museums across the world and has established Folk Art Museum in
Ahmedabad. He has been bestowed with Padma Shri for his contribution towards
art.
