Drawing from the City - Teju Behan

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Résumé :
Take me to the city, the young girl whispers to the train, as it passes her dusty village. Her name is Teju. She is now a middle-aged woman, a migrant worker-turned-artist, and in this book, she reflects on her incredible journey from poverty into the rich inner world of art. This book of richly detailed drawings, featuring Teju's self-taught style of lines and dots, celebrates the life of a gentle, spirited woman who continues to paint her way through difficult times. Drawing from the City is silkscreen-printed by hand.

Biographie:
Born in a village in Rajasthan and to music, artist Tejubehan belongs to a community that wandered the streets, singing devotional songs. After moving from her village to the city, Teju married Ganesh Jogi, and the two began to work together, initially singing, but after a chance encounter with an encouraging artist, also painting. Teju has developed her own style, and she loves drawing women.