This interactive art workshop explores climate change through Warli art, a tribal folk art from Maharashtra, India. The Warli community practices a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle deeply connected to nature. Known for minimal stick figures and circular patterns symbolising balance between humans and nature, Warli art offers a simple, universally understandable visual language. Its strong ecological themes are why we use Warli art as a medium for this workshop, making it an accessible entry point into climate conversations.
Learning Outcomes:
– Develop visual expression and self-awareness through Warli art
– Build cultural appreciation by adapting local art forms to global contexts
Participants will gain hands-on experience with Saturday Art Class’s approach of using art to spark reflection, dialogue, and collective action.
Explore:
Participants begin by observing Warli artworks portraying ecosystems, community life, and environmental balance. Through guided inquiry, they identify climate issues reflected in the imagery and connect them to global challenges.
Imagine & Create:
Using Warli’s symbols and geometric forms, participants illustrate how climate change affects their daily lives or communities, expressing personal thoughts and feelings.
Share:
In a closing circle, participants present their artworks and discuss how creative storytelling can raise awareness and inspire collective climate action.
