What movement was Tira Devi part of?

Tira Devi was part of the Contemporary Abstract movement.

Where can I see paintings by Tira Devi?

Paintings by Tira Devi are held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Tira Devi · Paintings, Biography & Famous Works

Tira Devi is a Contemporary Abstract artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Tira Devi painted scenes from Hindu mythology in the early 1970s. Her work “Skanda” from 1973 shows the god Kartikeya with peacock feathers and a spear. Born when few women signed temple murals, she kept the flat colors and bold outlines of the old Pata-chitra scroll style. Tap “Skanda” to see how she layered reds and blues into a single glowing god.