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oil on canvas, 1000mmx800mm

two details in my scrap-book-

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mainstream development means -
basically a belief that economic progress will better the lot of humanity. This progress can come about only through large scale industrialisation, building of huge dams, oil extraction, mining, atomic power stations, etc. This is the western model of development adopted by many countries in the third world including China, India and Brazil.

It is observed though that besides the destruction of nature and climate, huge scale displacement of indigenous peoples takes place. Their survival systems are finished by multinationals or their native agent companies.
In India there are estimated to be 150-200 millions either displaced or adversely affected due to this model of development.They come to cities for livelihood, have no skills, and end up as half-starving labour in slums.

Gandhi offered an alternative - keep village self-sufficient and eco-friendly.

The proponents of such alternative development tend however to romanticise the traditional way of life.

The painting attempts to address these issues.

Feed-back welcome. Thanks.

Description
oil on canvas, 1000mmx800mm

two details in my scrap-book-

[link]

[link]

mainstream development means -
basically a belief that economic progress will better the lot of humanity. This progress can come about only through large scale industrialisation, building of huge dams, oil extraction, mining, atomic power stations, etc. This is the western model of development adopted by many countries in the third world including China, India and Brazil.

It is observed though that besides the destruction of nature and climate, huge scale displacement of indigenous peoples takes place. Their survival systems are finished by multinationals or their native agent companies.
In India there are estimated to be 150-200 millions either displaced or adversely affected due to this model of development.They come to cities for livelihood, have no skills, and end up as half-starving labour in slums.

Gandhi offered an alternative - keep village self-sufficient and eco-friendly.

The proponents of such alternative development tend however to romanticise the traditional way of life.

The painting attempts to address these issues.

Feed-back welcome. Thanks.