A pioneering and socially conscious Mithila artist from Nepal, recognized for expanding traditional Maithil painting into themes of women’s empowerment, labor, festivals, and everyday community life. A National Fine Art Award winner, she has promoted Mithila art internationally and is known for training and supporting women artists through her gallery in Janakpur.
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Artworks by Sunaina Thakur
Explore original Mithila pieces by Sunaina Thakur, including dimensions, descriptions, and pricing.
Poverty and Hunger Have Affected Lives
A powerful socio-realistic painting contrasting food waste in wealthy homes with the struggles of impoverished families. It highlights hunger, inequality, and survival through symbolic imagery of a globe and basic food essentials.
Life Below Water & Life on Land
A vibrant folk-art painting celebrating the interconnectedness of aquatic and terrestrial life. Through depictions of nature, wildlife, and human communities, the work highlights the importance of environmental balance and sustainable living.
