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Echoes of the Herd

SKU : OPSP202600025
Rs. 255,000
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Artform

Bhil, Madhya Pradesh

Artist

Rajender Kumar Shyam

Dimensions

48x72 Inches

Medium

Acrylic Colors on Canvas

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The Painting

This Bhil artwork celebrates the forest as a shared home where every creature belongs. The white dotted forms create a quiet rhythm across the composition, while the hidden birds and gentle deer reflect the community's belief that life flourishes through coexistence. Every mark becomes a reminder that nature is not separate from us—it is the foundation of every story.

The Artform

Bhil art, a captivating tribal art form from central India, boasts a rich history deeply connected to the Bhil people's way of life. Traditionally adorning mud walls and shrines, these paintings expressed their beliefs and connection to nature through a simple style. Bold outlines, flat perspectives, and a limited palette of natural colors depict animals, symbolic of the natural world, and scenes from daily life or mythology. The use of dots, in vibrant colors distinct from Gond art, adds texture and depth to these narratives, offering a glimpse into Bhil traditions and customs. In recent times, Bhil art has expanded beyond walls, finding expression on cloth, paper, and other surfaces, captivating a wider audience and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Bhil people.

The Artist

Rajender Kumar Shyam is a contemporary Bhil artist from Madhya Pradesh who carries forward the rich visual traditions of the Bhil community through intricate compositions inspired by nature, wildlife, and tribal folklore. Working primarily in acrylic on canvas, his paintings are distinguished by rhythmic dot work, bold forms, and layered storytelling that reflect the Bhil belief in the interconnectedness of all living beings. His practice draws from generations of indigenous knowledge, transforming traditional motifs into contemporary works while preserving the cultural identity and artistic heritage of the Bhil people.

Provenance

The painting has been created by Bridge Bharat’s master artist partners.

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The price you see is for an unframed painting. If you want us to custom frame the artwork, please drop us a message. We highly encourage this, framing is an art by itself :)

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