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2022
Acrylic on paper
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Dimensions: 71.1cm (H) x 50.8cm (W) x 0.5cm (D) / 28" (H) x 20" (W) x 0.2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings.
Artist Statement
The Gond tribe is one of the largest tribal communities in India. These tribals live in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The main occupation of the Gond tribe is agriculture or daily wages.
The word Gond comes from ‘Kond’ which means green mountains and tribal people are called Gondis as they live mainly in the lush green mountains of Madhya Pradesh.
The Gond tribe believes that seeing a good image brings lots of good luck to them. Hence Gond tribal paintings are made on various festivals, rituals, and ceremonies such as Diwali, Karva Chauth, Nag Panchami, birth, marriage,
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Born: 1982
Hometown: Bhopal
Based in: Madhya Pradesh
Born in Patangarh on July 20, 1982, Rajendra Kumar Shyam is an established Gond artist. The Gonds are a folk indigenous to the Gondwana region. They express themselves through song, dance, and festivals. Their art form draws from the wildlife and forests surrounding them, and replicates the vibrant hues and rich textures seen in their community. Shyam took to the Gondi style at an early age. He has participated in “Gond Painters Camp” organised by Lalit Academy Kerala.
Born in Patangarh on July 20, 1982, Rajendra Kumar Shyam is an established Gond artist. The Gonds are a folk indigenous to the Gondwana region. They express themselves through song, dance, and festivals. Their art form draws from the wildlife and forests surrounding them, and replicates the vibrant hues and rich textures seen in their community. Shyam took to the Gondi style at an early age. He has participated in “Gond Painters Camp” organised by Lalit Academy Kerala.
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