Bahurupi Artist

• Photographer
  Avishek das
• Prize
  Honorable Mention in Book / People

For generations Bahurupi artists from West Bengal have been practicing in the art of face painting. Using their painting techniques they can easily metamorphose into different characters during a performance, which often represents tribal myths. These traditional artists scrape a living from their performances, relying on the generosity of audiences for their income.

Avishek Das is an Indian born Documentary Photographer who is currently associated with International News Photo Agency SOPA Images Limited, Hongkong as Photo Journalist.