Webinar
Folkindica Forests – Under the Divine Sun
18th April, 2026
7:30 PM IST • Live on Zoom
Limited Zoom Seats Available
Acclaimed Wildlife Artist
Sudarshan Shaw
Wildlife Artist & Folk Indica Creator
18th April, 2026
7:30 PM IST • Live on Zoom
Limited Zoom Seats Available
Sudarshan Shaw
Wildlife Artist & Folk Indica Creator
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It began with quiet journeys into the wild—walking through forests where every being felt deeply connected to the land.
Encounters with creatures of claw and feather revealed a hidden truth—each life form is woven into the rhythm of rivers, roots, sun, and soil.
From these experiences emerged Folk Indica—an art style rooted in ecology, culture, and the timeless wisdom of the land.
This session invites you to see forests not just as landscapes, but as living expressions of art, memory, and divinity.
Join this immersive live session to experience forests through art, storytelling, and ecological insight—like never before.
A deeply immersive journey blending art, storytelling, and ecology—designed to transform how you see forests and your connection to them.
The Soul of Folk Indica – Discover the origins of this unique art form inspired by India's wild landscapes and ancient heritage.
Visual Storytelling – How to translate ecological research and field discoveries into powerful, evocative artistic narratives.
Earthy Mediums – Exploring the use of mud, water, and primary colours to bring wild and winged creatures to life on the canvas. Understand the significance of natural pigments and how they reflect the raw, untamed essence of India’s wilderness.
Cultural Memory – Understanding the deep bond between indigenous wisdom, folklore, and the preservation of our forests.
Artistic Advocacy – How visual tools can foster ecological awareness and empower communities to protect biodiversity.
Where forests, culture, and art come alive
Sudarshan Shaw
Wildlife Artist & Creator of Folk Indica
Sudarshan Shaw
Wildlife Artist
Nature Storyteller
Conservation Designer
"Art has the power to reconnect us with the wild soul of our landscapes."
Sudarshan Shaw is an artist and visual designer based in Bhubaneswar, India, known for his distinctive art style Folk Indica. His work draws deeply from India’s cultural heritage and ecological richness, bringing wild and winged creatures to life using earthy mediums like mud, water, and primary colours.
Over the past five years, he has collaborated with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), State Forest Departments, NGOs, and conservation organisations to create visual tools that foster ecological awareness. He has produced over 20 biodiversity maps across India, translating complex ecosystems into powerful visual narratives.
His work has been featured in leading platforms such as Scientific American, Sanctuary Asia, and Condé Nast Traveller. Sudarshan has presented at institutions like IISc, Azim Premji University, and India Science Festival 2025, alongside exhibitions and community initiatives like Jan Van Chitran, where art, forests, and communities come together to celebrate biodiversity.
Folk Indica is a unique art style created by Sudarshan Shaw that blends traditional Indian folk art forms with modern ecological storytelling and wildlife conservation. It's a way to visualize the deep, inseparable bond between humans and nature.
Absolutely! This session is for anyone who loves nature, forests, and storytelling. It’s about seeing the wild through a different lens and understanding our ecological richness through visual narratives. No artistic background is required.
This is a 100% live and interactive session on Zoom, happening on 18th April, 2026. You’ll have the chance to ask Sudarshan questions during the dedicated Q&A segment.
The session is designed to be a 60-minute immersive experience. This includes a deep dive into the stories behind the "Under the Divine Sun" series and a live interaction with Sudarshan.
Yes! Once you complete your registration, the Zoom joining link will be sent directly to your email and WhatsApp number. We'll also send a reminder 30 minutes before we go live.
Step into a world where forests are not just seen—but felt, remembered, and reimagined through art. Discover the deeper connections between nature, culture, and self.
Folkindica Forests Webinar
18th April • 7:30 PM IST
