About Behelti Ama

I am an MFA candidate at Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University, Tamil Nadu, and hold a four-year Diploma in Fine Arts from the Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai. My practice draws from the indigenous cultures of Arunachal Pradesh, particularly the Mishmi tribe. Through contemporary art, I explore traditions, rituals, folklore, attire, festivals, and the deep relationship between people and nature, celebrating cultural identity, resilience, and heritage.

  • 2025–26: RPETA Fellowship
  • 2024: Illustrator for Blurred Boundaries – The Mishmi and the Forest
  • Star Award, 20th Year National Art Competition & Exhibition, Darshini Kalai Koodham
  • First Position, Drawing Competition, Independence Day Celebration, RDCF Kalakshetra Foundation
  • 2023–24: Bhajan Award
  • 2026: Marabin Nizhal Group Show, Puducherry Contemporary Art Gallery
  • 2025: Inaippu Group show, Kapla Druma Chennai. Silent Conversation From Margin to the Central – Tribal Artist Exhibition, IHC Delhi -3rd Edition
  • 2024: Silent Conversation From Margin to the Central – Tribal Artist Exhibition, IHC Delhi -2nd Edition
  • 20th Year National Art Competition & Exhibition, Darshini Kalai Koodham. Folk Dance Festival & Painting Exhibition-cum-Sale, South Zone Cultural Centre & Kalakshetra Foundation
  • 2023–2024: Fintex Award & International Exhibition of Mini Artworks, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
  • 2023: State Level Painting & Sculpture Exhibition, Tamil Nadu Government. Silent Conversation From Margin to the Central – Tribal Artist Exhibition, IHC Delhi
  • Solo Exhibition – Art Miscellany, Bamboosa Library, Tezu; also showcased in Roing and Dibrugarh
  • Art Style: Abstract Art
  • Art Form: Contemporary
  • Artist Category: Master Artist (Professional)
  • Institution: Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600041
  • Location: Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh, IN

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Anu-Appa

45,000

This painting portrays the everyday chores of my mother and father, drawn from memories of observing them since childhood. Their routine, often unnoticed, reflects years of dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance. Through this work, I honor the dignity of their labor and the quiet strength behind their struggles. It becomes a personal expression of love, gratitude, and respect for everything they have done for our family.

Gopuram

35,000

This woodcut depicts the grand gopuram of the temple, where architectural splendor and devotion come together. Bold lines, carved textures, and intricate details emphasize the towering form of the entrance. The interplay of light and dark creates depth while enhancing its sacred presence. Through this work, I seek to capture the temple’s spiritual beauty, with every carved line reflecting reverence, craftsmanship, and tradition.

Inside Mantang

25,000

This painting portrays the Mishmi community preparing ritual food within the sacred space of the Mantang, a place deeply connected to their spiritual practices. The work captures a moment of collective participation, reflecting the community’s traditions, beliefs, and cultural identity. Through this intimate scene, the painting highlights the importance of ritual, togetherness, and the preservation of ancestral practices passed down through generations.

Mantang 2

25,000

This artwork depicts the entrance of a Mantang, a traditional Mishmi home, adorned with animal skulls earned through hunting. Each skull symbolizes the hunter’s courage, skill, and achievement, with tradition holding that a greater number reflects greater honour and glory. Through this imagery, the piece explores Mishmi identity and cultural heritage, illuminating the community’s deep, enduring relationship with the forest and the values embedded in their way of life.

Meenakshi Amman Temple

10,000

This woodcut artwork captures the architectural grandeur of the Meenakshi Amman Temple through a striking black-and-white composition. The interplay of intricate details, bold forms, and sharp contrasts brings out the temple’s distinctive character and timeless beauty. Through the traditional woodcut medium, the artwork reflects the temple’s rich cultural heritage while highlighting its enduring presence as an iconic symbol of South Indian architecture.

Together in Tradition

35,000

Inspired by the vibrant colors of Arunachal Pradesh’s tribal weaving traditions, this artwork reflects the unique patterns, styles, and identities of its diverse communities. Each tribe carries its own visual language and cultural beauty. When these distinct traditions come together on one canvas, they create a powerful expression of unity in diversity, celebrating individuality while highlighting the strength and beauty found in togetherness.