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Tree of Souls

SKU : OPSP202600026
Rs. 105,000
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Artform

Bhil, Madhya Pradesh

Artist

Reshma Shyam

Dimensions

35x47.5 Inches

Medium

Acrylic Colors on Canvas

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The Painting

Drawn entirely in monochrome, this Bhil composition reveals the forest as both shelter and mystery. The animal emerges only through layers of branches, inviting the viewer to slow down and discover what is often overlooked. The intricate dot work reflects the patience, observation, and deep ecological wisdom passed through generations.

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

Reshma Shyam is a contemporary Bhil artist from Madhya Pradesh whose work celebrates the relationship between forests, animals, and everyday tribal life. Through meticulous dot work and expressive compositions, she interprets traditional Bhil narratives with a contemporary artistic sensibility. Her paintings reflect the community's deep respect for nature, where every tree, bird, and animal becomes part of a shared visual story, preserving one of India's most distinctive tribal art traditions.

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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