Master of Madhubani Styles

The most interesting aspect of Sharvan Paswan is that he is versatile in various styles of Madhubani:

• Kachni (line drawing) – is characterized by the fine elaboration and the accuracy.
• Bharani (full colours) – vivid, narration by the use of bold colours.
• Godana (tattoo-style) – one of the unique, traditional expressions, based on the ancient tattoo motifs.

Most of his works tend to be emotional in their narration and are somewhat reflective of women empowerment and the heroism of the soldiers of India. His art is both traditional and modern at the same time whether it is on Madhubani sarees, wall murals, or canvases.

Awards and Recognition

Through his efforts, Paswan has managed to gain some of the most coveted awards in the country, including the State Award and the Kalidas Award. Sharvan’s artworks are featured at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalya (IGRMS), Mysuru and various other parts of Karnataka. He was conferred with the Kalidas award in 2005, the Vidyapati award in 2014 and the Lalitkala Akademi Award in 2016. Other than the awards, his fame speaks of how he helped in protecting and putting Madhubani art on a world map.

Among his greatest works was the commissioning of 300 artists to design the largest Madhubani painting in a Mathra railway station in Bihar – a task that required 45 days of unremitting effort. This masterpiece is a tribute to his work and vision.

A Mentor and Visionary

Sharvan Paswan is more than an artist, he is also a trainer who sees a future of traditional arts. He also actively holds workshops, exhibitions and training in order to popularize Madhubani art globally. His goal is not only to succeed personally but also to provide the other artists with opportunities so that they can live with pride and dignity.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Honored

Sharvan Paswan achieved another milestone when on May 26, 2025, he was invited to the Artists in Residence Programme- Kala Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He got the opportunity to meet the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu along with other renowned Madhubani and Gond artists.

It was a prestigious event that glorified the living heritage of the folk, tribal and traditional arts in India. His involvement boosted national awareness of his art, and was another step in solidifying him as one of the cultural ambassadors of India.

The Pride of MG SocialCare Foundation

We are most proud to have Sharvan Paswan as our Guru in Madhubani arts at MG SocialCare Foundation, the social wing of MarketGenics. He is still associated with our Madhubani Painting workshop in Hajipur, Bihar, and inspires underprivileged artisans and rural communities.

We are a foundation that works towards maintaining the age-old art forms in India through skills training and livelihood. It is by the help of mentors like as Paswan that we hope to inspire local talent and that these ancient forms of art not only continue to exist but thrive in the modern era.