On 22nd August 2024, a joint research study conducted by faculties of FDDI, Hyderabad campus namely, Dr. Rambabu Muppidi and Mr. Elayaraja was presented during the Multi-Disciplinary International Conference (MIDIC-2024) held at Idhaya College for Women, Department of Arts and Management, Sarugani, Tamli Nadu which was organized in association with Education Research and Development Association (ERDA).
The paper was published in the UGC Care listed International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) under Volume 12, Issue 8, August 2024, bearing ISSN number 2320-2882, spanning pages 18-24. The title of the paper is "Wax Art: Innovative Solutions in Sustainable Research."
Telugu region of Miyapur, Telangana, in Hyderabad, is renowned for a special type of paint made from beeswax, damar tree sap resin, and pigment powder. This paint is applied molten and then reheated to achieve a smooth enamel-like finish. The wax art form is closely linked to Kalamkari Machilipatnam painters and artists in Srikalahasti.
Additionally, Asian and African artists utilize unique methods for tie-dye art on fabrics, which has transitioned from traditional ceremonies to a symbol of fashionable clothing worldwide.
The paper will be helpful for promoting Indian art forms to research scholars, design students, academic professionals, artists, and designers interested in information related to art, craft, and design.
