Place: Naya
Biography:
Mamoni Chitrakar is a Patachitra artist from Pingla, West Bengal, India. She is the daughter of Swarna Chitrakar, a renowned Patachitra artist. Mamoni has been painting Patas and singing the songs related to the form since childhood. She specializes in paintings on Manasha Mangal and Chandi Mangal. Mamoni has showcased her art in various countries and has used her expertise in pat painting for social causes like awareness about COVID-19. She has received a state level award in 1994.