Tracing Madhesh between memory and modernity
Summary
The exhibition ‘From Siraha to Kathmandu’ showcases Hare Ram Yadav's paintings depicting life in Madhesh, blending traditional village scenes with modern changes, especially focusing on women’s evolving roles and agricultural shifts.
Key Points
- The exhibition features 28 paintings by Hare Ram Yadav illustrating life and culture in Madhesh.
- It portrays the coexistence of traditional practices and modern developments in the Tarai region.
- Two paintings highlight the changing roles of Madheshi women from traditional to more independent.
- Agricultural changes are depicted, contrasting oxen-driven ploughing with modern machinery and chemical fertilisers.
