By Satish Bhartiya

Umaria (Madhya Pradesh): A painter from Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district is determined to keep the art and identity of Baiga painting alive. ADVERTISEMENT

“Baiga painting is our identity, expression and legacy of existence. If its actions cease, then the identity of the society ends. Therefore, we too must keep our identity alive,” said 25-year-old Amarsiya Baiga.

For the younger generation of Baiga artists, the struggle is not only to preserve this heritage but also to make a living from it. Even as their work reaches exhibitions across India, earnings remain meagre.

Ama Baiga began painting in 2018. His income collapsed during the COVID-19 years, and has only partially recovered.

“I get Rs 400 to 700 for one painting, sometimes Rs 1,000 if a customer values it. O

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