CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, November 22, 3015 (Times of India): An exhibition of traditional paintings of Krishna is part of a months-long feature at the premier Art Institute of Chicago. The exhibit, called The Gates of the Lord: The Tradition of Krishna Paintings, will run till January 3, 2016.
The exhibit features the large textile paintings, referred to as Pichvais, in the Pushtimarg tradition, revering the aspect of Krishna as Shrinathji. It also comprises miniature paintings, drawings and some rare photographs and brings together over 100 artworks from public and private collections.
Pichvais are traditionally hung behind the Deity in the temples of this tradition. The paintings and tapestries highlight the seva and shringar aspect of this Hindu tradition. The pichvais are vivid vignettes of different darshans or times of the day that are specifically divided in eight parts, along with the moods of the four seasons, and evoke a rich tapestry of moods, tradition and reverence.