The Beacon - June 2023
Editorial Team : Harini Thiagarajan, Anishka Gogoi, Anvika Bheemarasetty
“Creativity takes courage.” — Henri Matisse
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“Creativity takes courage.” — Henri Matisse 〰️
Northwest Folklife
Left to Right : Guhan, Harini, Nikita, Charu, Violeta
Participants of hands-on activity
Harini Thiagarajan painting live - Project Kohbar
Deepti Designs was recently invited by Humanities WA and the Center for Washington Cultural Traditions to participate in the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle. Seven artists, namely Charu Kilnani, Harini Thiagarajan, Guhan Thiagarajan, Aditi, Tanvi Mathrubootham, and Satvi Mathrubootham displayed their artworks, and two of them, Harini and Tanvi did live painting. It was the first time we did live painting at an event and it was a huge success. Visitors were amazed by the artists work and the focus and perseverance it takes to finish a huge painting, such as Kohbar. The hands-on activity for the visitors included supplies to make their own wooden bookmarks decorated with Madhubani Designs, which was enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The booth was bustling the whole day, with visitors watching the live painting or participating in hands-on activities. It’s a very exciting opportunity for us to present and showcase our art form to a larger diverse audience. Learn more about the event here.
Tanvi and Satvi Mathrubootham
Introducing Summer Programs
Deepti Designs’ summer programs have launched! This year we have a wide variety of projects ranging from measuring cups to a wooden horse mantelpiece. The classes would be held Monday through Friday, over Zoom, and in-person near North Creek High School in Bothell. Supplies are included and the projects are available to adults and kids over 10 years of age. Visit Summer Classes — Deepti Designs INC to learn more, and make sure to sign up before they get sold out!
Aham Prema Project
Volunteer Opportunities
Seniors Program Volunteer Opportunity
Date: June 21
Time: 2-4 pm
Venue: Private Park at The Reserve at North Creek
Deepti Designs is conducting an art workshop for seniors at a local community park! This is a great opportunity to earn PVSA volunteer hours, to spread some joy and colors on a bright summer day and to interact with the senior community. The event will be on June 21st from 2pm-4pm at Private Park at The Reserve at North Creek. Please reach out to Ms. Nikita Thakalath @ 425-894-5984 (WhatsApp only), if interested.
Image from IAWW Intergenerational Workshop
Veda Temple
Dates: July 10-11
Time: 1-3.30 pm
Venue: Veda Temple, Redmond
Deepti Designs is looking for a few volunteers to help run a summer camp at Veda Temple in Redmond. Experienced artists will be able to lead the event from start to finish, with all hours counting towards PVSA. The camp is on July 10th and 11th from 1-3:30pm. Reach out to Ms. Deepti Agrawal if interested in volunteering!
Washington Vedic Education Society
Dates: Any 2-3 days between July 17-28
Time: Anytime 2 hours between 10am-5pm
Venue: Brightwater Center, Woodinville
The Washington Vedic Education Society is holding a camp at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville that will include an art portion. Few volunteer artists are needed to help lead the art project and will receive PVSA hours and great teaching experience. Dates and timing are flexible - artists can choose any 2-3 days between July 17th-28th and any two hours between 10am-5pm. Please reach out to Ms. Deepti Agrawal if you are interested in this opportunity.
Redmond Children’s Commercial Fair
Date: July 8
Time: 1-5 pm
Venue: Redmond Downtown Park
Final call for participation in Redmond Children’s Business Fair! Artists will gain exposure to planning and running a team business. The event will be held on July 8th from 1-5pm at Redmond Downtown Park. If interested, please submit your name to Ms. Nikita Thakalath @ 425-894-5984 (WhatsApp only).
Image from 2022 Redmond Children’s Commercial Fair
Sno-isle Library, Sultan
Date: June 29
Time: 11-12:30 pm
Venue: Sno-isle Library, Sultan
Eligibility - at least one artist should have completed Kohbar
Deepti Designs is offering an opportunity where four artists will be able to shadow Ms. Deepti Agrawal in a Humanities Speaker Bureau presentation. At least one of the participating artists will need to have finished their Kohbar project. The event is on June 29th, from 11:00 - 12:30 pm at the Sno-isle Library in Sultan, WA. Please reach out to Ms. Nikita Thakalath @ 425-894-5984 (WhatsApp only), if interested.
Featured Artists
This month we are featuring two young artists that have recently finished their projects. Mahathi Barrenkala and Mahima Kolar.
Family of Deer by Mahathi Barrenkala
Mahathi: “My name is Mahathi and I am in 8th grade. I did this painting because I wanted to mix the environment of Washington with Madhubani to make the painting different. Rather than making a single deer, I decided to paint a family to show the bond between members of a kin.
Kali by Mahima Kolar
Mahima: “My name is Mahima Kolar. I am a rising 6th grader at Lakeside School, and I have been learning Madhubani for about 5 years. For my “Scene from Scripture” project, I painted Goddess Kali, an avatar of Goddess Durga, in the raging aftermath of her victorious battle with the Asuras. According to legend, her mighty wrath could only be calmed when her husband, Lord Shiva lay in her path. This scene depicts her coming out of her raging trance when she steps on her husband and bites her tongue in embarrassment.”
Congratulations to both artists for taking another step forward in their Madhubani Art journey.
Graduating Seniors
Congratulations to the class of 2023 for graduating and embarking on a new chapter of their lives!
Vrinda Rathi
Meg Isohata
Inchara Chetan
Rithikka Souresh
Game Time
Congratulations to Snigdha Josyula for solving our crossword puzzle the fastest within a matter of hours since the newsletter release!
Try our Jigsaw this month, take a screenshot, and email it to newsletter.thebeacon.dd@gmail.com for a chance to get featured in next month's newsletter.
