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Crimson Sun

SKU : OPSP202600049
Rs. 8,000
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Artform

Bhil, Madhya Pradesh

Artist

Shanta Bhuriya

Dimensions

6x6 Inches

Medium

Natural Pigments on Handmade Paper

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The Painting

Bold and luminous, Crimson Sun transforms a universal celestial symbol into an intricate work of tribal artistry. Brilliant concentric rings unfold from the centre in radiant shades of crimson, scarlet, and emerald, while countless hand-painted dots create rhythm, texture, and visual harmony. In Bhil culture, the sun represents vitality, prosperity, and the eternal rhythm of life, making it a recurring source of artistic inspiration. Painted with natural pigments on handmade paper, the artwork reflects the remarkable precision and joyful colour palette that define this centuries-old tradition. Striking in both form and symbolism, Crimson Sun radiates warmth and energy, making it a captivating focal point in any interior.

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

Born in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, Shanta Bhuriya belongs to the celebrated Bhil artistic lineage and is the daughter of renowned Bhil artist Bhuri Bai, one of the pioneers who brought Bhil painting from mud walls to paper and canvas. Growing up in an environment immersed in tribal art, Shanta learned the tradition from her mother while developing a visual language distinctly her own. Her paintings are characterised by rhythmic dot patterns, vibrant natural forms, and joyful depictions of birds, animals, forests, and everyday life rooted in Bhil culture. Over the years, she has participated in exhibitions and workshops across India, continuing to preserve and reinterpret one of the country's oldest living tribal art traditions 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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