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The Curious Beast

SKU : OPSP202600004
Rs. 75,000
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Artform

Bhil, Madhya Pradesh

Artist

Geeta Bariya

Dimensions

24x36 Inches

Medium

Acrylic Colors on Canvas

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The Painting

A majestic forest creature emerges through thousands of hand-painted Bhil dots, each one echoing the rhythm of nature and community. Surrounded by human figures living in quiet harmony with the land, the artwork reflects the Bhil belief that every living being shares an equal place within the natural world. The intricate patterns are not merely decorative—they become a visual language of memory, movement, and coexistence, celebrating a landscape where people and wildlife have always belonged together

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

Geeta Bariya is a contemporary Bhil artist from Madhya Pradesh whose work celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Bhil community. Inspired by everyday life, wildlife, and the natural landscape, her paintings are distinguished by intricate hand-painted dots and flowing patterns that embody the storytelling traditions of Bhil art. Through her practice, she continues to preserve and reinterpret a centuries-old indigenous art form for contemporary audiences.

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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