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Roots of Joy

SKU : OPSP202600017
Rs. 136,500
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Artform

Gond, Madhya Pradesh

Artist

Rahul Shyam

Dimensions

37x46 Inches

Medium

Acrylic Colors on Canvas

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The Painting

Birds, a wild boar, and the Tree of Life merge into a single harmonious composition that reflects the interconnectedness of all living beings. Rich textures and rhythmic line work bring movement and vitality to this timeless Gond narrative.

The Artform

"The Gond art originating in Madhya Pradesh derives its name from the Dravidian word kond which means ‘green mountain’. Over the years the Gond artists have developed a bold visual vocabulary that uses naturally occurring pigment colors such as black, deep red, white, and ochre. The geometric patterns involving dots are used to create an intricate image of animals and the natural environment with an infusion of a distinct style of each practicing Gond artist. The history of the Gond tribe goes back 1400 years ago, with it comes a heritage of Gond Pradhans, who were musicians and storytellers within the tribe, and the primarily practiced Gond art which has transcended from being painted on mud walls to canvas and papers. It is also popular in regions like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha."

The Artist

Rahul Shyam is a contemporary Gond artist born in Kanpur in 1988. Drawn to the rich visual language of Gond art, he trained under celebrated Gond artist Bhajju Shyam from 2014 before establishing his independent practice. His paintings combine traditional Gond motifs with a contemporary sensibility, exploring the relationship between humans, animals and the natural world through vibrant colours, intricate patterning and narrative compositions. Rahul's work reflects both his artistic training and his personal interpretation of Gond storytelling, contributing to the continued growth of one of India's most celebrated tribal art traditions. His works have been featured by leading galleries and exhibitions dedicated to contemporary Gond art.

Provenance

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

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