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The Gondwana Art Project

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Confluence of Gods . Artist: Ravi Tekam Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 080 . This artwork illustrates the confluence of gods referred to as Trimurti - Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer the triple deity of supreme divinity, and Lord Ganesha also known as the god of beginnings. The artist has been mentored and encouraged to use new design concepts and color palette in Gond art form, creating unique artworks. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #gondart #gondpainting #tribalart #tribalartists #traditionalart #crafts #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #nativeart #indiaartfair #aboriginalart #authenticart #artsofindia #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #gondwana #interiordesign #craftcurate #artandcraft #creativity #nftart #artoftheday #nftartist #designcollection #graphicdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/CS_pyJ0pLkQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The Flying Chariot . Artist: Rambai Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 128 . This painting portrays a scene from the Indian epic Mahabharata. It illustrates Lord Krishna, the charioteer to Arjuna riding in a chariot pulled by horses heading towards the battlefield of the Kurukshetra war. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India www.ccdfindia.org . #designconcept #abstractart #gondart #gondpainting #tribalartwork #tribalart #tribalartists #designer #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #designercollection #indiaartfair #aboriginalart #designstudio #graphicdesign #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #interiordesign #artandcraft #designs #visualart #visualdesign #crafts #creativedesigns #mahabharat #chariot https://www.instagram.com/p/CSuBjILpMXc/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Saras . Artist: Jyoti Uikey Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 083 . This folklore depicts a story of a greedy Saras who lived near a pond in the forest. He used to trick fishes to eat and deceive them into trusting him. Never completely satisfied the Saras gobbled up every last fsh. The next day drought happened in the forest, which left the greedy Saras in despair without food. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal art forms of India . #gondart #gondpainting #tribalart #tribalartists #artsofindia #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #nativeart #tribalarts #aboriginalart #outsiderart #culturalarts #graphicdesign #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #interiores #interiordesign #artandcraft #designers #designconcepts #indianfolkart #indiancraft #folkpainting #tribalpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/CSgvYdxJ0xK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Vishnu on Garuda . Artist: Anita Shyam Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 047 . This painting illustrates Lord Vishnu on his mount Garuda. In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is depicted as the Preserver of the universe and is one of the Trimurti along with Lord Shiva and Brahma. Garuda, the king of birds serve him as is his vahana. The Vedas mentions Garuda, referring him as Syena, the eagle who brought nectar from heaven to earth. It is believed that Garuda’s wings chant the vedas while flying. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #gondart #gondpaintings #tribalartworks #tribalarts #tribalartists #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #nativeart #aboriginalart #tribalart #artsofindia #folkart #tribalpattern #gondwana #interiordesign #craftcurate #artandcraft #newartwork #creativity #graphicdesign #nft #designcollection #design #designcreative #artdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/CR5UU2BJ7AB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Fishermen . Artist: Rajesh Mor Style: Warli Medium:Acrylic on Indigo dyed cloth Size: 36x48 in . This painting depicts a scene of tribal fishermen casting their fishing nets in the river to catch a variety of fishes after the rainfall season in the village. Birds revolve around the fishermen preying on escaped and unattended fishes. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #warliart #warlipainting #gondart #gondpainting #asiantribalart #tribalart #tribalartists #artsofindia #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #nativeart #aboriginalart #artsofindia #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #interiores #interiordesign #artandcraft #tribes #designcollection #designers #graphicdesign #folkartoutsiderart #outsiderartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrTxnvJIOb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Mahua Tree . Artist: Rita Shyam Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 126 . This folklore depicts the connectivity of Gond tribals with the Mahua Tree. This magnificent tree is considered very sacred which is worshipped by the community as a life-giver and sanctuary for spirits. Tribals collect Mahua flowers which are then used in the preparation of alcohol. The Mahua drinks are first offered to the tribals gods at various ceremonies and then later savor by guests. The Gond tribes live close to nature and their lives are intertwined with the jungle. They have many folk tales on nature and the wild life. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #designconcept #gondart #gondpainting #tribalartwork #tribalart #tribalartists #designer #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #designercollection #indiaartfair #aboriginalart #designstudio #graphicdesign #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #interiordesign #artandcraft #designs #visualart #designvisual #designcreative #craftcurate #creativeart #culturalart https://www.instagram.com/p/CRS0c1BJnJi/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Story of Narmada . Artist: Suresh Kumar Dhurve Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 057 . This artwork depicts river Narmada in a Goddess form who is worshipped by the Gond tribe. She embodies and nurtures the life of creatures around her. She is portrayed with long strands that depict the roots of the crops. The Narmada is considered the mother and giver of peace. It is believed that a dip in this river washes away all sins. It is one of the five holy rivers of India. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #indianart #indianculture #tribalart #graphicdesign #designconcepts #designers #gondpainting #gondart #tribalarts #tribaartworks #folkartoutsiderart #folkartist #folkart #painting #tribalpainting #culturalart #interiorart #interiordesign #ethnicart #gondwanaartproject #ccdfindia #templesofindia #shrines #craft #handcrafted #designculture #Narmada https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGkFxIpZ69/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Jwara Devi . Artist: Suresh Kumar Dhurve Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 078 . The artwork depicts Jwara Devi, a Hindu goddess who is worshipped for an eight-day festival called Norta which is also celebrated as Durga puja. ‘Jwara’ is used for Mahishasur puja during the religious rituals which is grown in an earthen pot. In the festival, an idol of Devi is ornamented and prayers are performed early morning for eight days by the village women. On the ninth day (Navmi), special prayers and rituals are performed where the idol of Devi is immersed in a river marking the end of the festival. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #indianart #indianculture #tribalart #graphicdesign #designconcepts #designers #gondpainting #gondart #tribalarts #tribaartworks #folkartoutsiderart #folkartist #folkart #painting #tribalpainting #culturalart #interiorart #interiordesign #ethnicart #gondwanaartproject #ccdfindia #templesofindia #shrines #craft #handcrafted #designculture #durga https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ1D8ZppQZk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Owl . Code : 052 Medium - Acrylic on paper Artist - Rita Shyam Style - Gond Size - 12x17 In . The owl is considered the most beautiful bird in Gond folktales. The tale goes to tell that though the Peacock was voted as the most beautiful bird in a voting poll amongst birds, she took too long to get ready on the day of the coronation. The owl thus stepped forward and proclaimed the title by convincing others that Owls are nocturnal and can move their heads all around which the peacock cant. The Owl was thus coronated the most beautiful bird in Gond folk tales of humor and wittiness. The Gond tribes live close to nature and their lives are intertwined with the jungle. They have many folk tales on nature and the wild life. The artist has been mentored and encouraged to use abstract styles in warli art form, creating unique artworks. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #artoftheday #designconcept #owl #gondart #gondpainting #tribalartwork #tribalart #tribalartists #forestlife #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #designercollection #indiaartfair #aboriginalart #designstudio #graphicdesign #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #interiordesign #artandcraft #nature #visualart #designvisual #traditionalart #wildlifeart #creativeart https://www.instagram.com/p/CQx9h6mpljG/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Migrating Birds . Artist: Rambai Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches . This painting is a visual narrative of an Adivasi folk song ‘Are ha suwako nind na aye pinjra me’ which is sung by the Gond community during the festival of Holi. The song describes the connection of the tribe with nature and birds which has come together in this creative visualization. Birds migrating in their quest for survival in nature. The Gond tribes live close to nature and their lives are intertwined with the jungle. They have many folk tales on nature and the wild life. The artist has been mentored and encouraged to use abstract styles in warli art form, creating unique artworks. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #designconcept #abstractart #gondart #gondpainting #tribalartwork #tribalart #tribalartists #designer #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #designercollection #indiaartfair #aboriginalart #designstudio #graphicdesign #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #interiordesign #artandcraft #designs #visualart #visualdesign #crafts #creativedesigns #migratingbirds https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtQi9XJ8K9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Elephant . Artist: Rita Shyam Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches . The Gond tribes live close to nature and their lives are intertwined with the jungle. They have many folk tales on nature and the wild life. The Gond artists do many paintings on the Elephant, as they see it as a friendly animal that helps the community and the nature. Here the artist has depicted many of the forest scenes on the Elephant. The artist has been mentored and encouraged to use abstract styles in warli art form, creating unique artworks. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #designconcept #abstractart #gondart #gondpainting #tribalartwork #tribalart #tribalartists #designer #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #designercollection #indiaartfair #aboriginalart #designstudio #graphicdesign #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #interiordesign #artandcraft #designs #visualart #designvisual #designcreative #craftcurate #creativeart https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtM_ExpGIN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Harmony . Artist: Santoshi Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 159 . This painting illustrates the harmonious union of the old souls of deer. Resting comfortably in the lap of nature they display contented emotions in the present moment which creates a delightful resonance in a vast expanse of the universe. The artist has been mentored and encouraged to use new design concepts and color palette in Gond art form, creating unique artworks. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #gondart #gondpainting #tribalart #tribalartists #traditionalart #crafts #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #nativeart #indiaartfair #aboriginalart #authenticart #artsofindia #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #gondwana #interiordesign #craftcurate #artandcraft #creativity #nftart #artoftheday #nftartist #designcollection #graphicdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/CQd_ppDJYgE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Confluence of Gods . Artist: Ravi Tekam Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches . This artwork illustrates the confuence of gods referred to as Trimurti - Brama the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer the triple deity of supreme divinity, and Lord Ganesha also known as the god of beginnings. Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #indianart #indianculture #tribalart #tribalarts #gondart #gondpainting #tribalfair #artsofindia #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #authenticart #tribalpattern #sundeepbhandari #interiordesign #artandcraft #artandculture #culturalart #creativeart #tribalartwork #aboriginalart #ethnicart #artstory #artculture #designculture #graphicdesign #designcollection #traditionalart https://www.instagram.com/p/CQX95KJpQh0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Ponies . Artist: Suresh Kumar Style: Gond Medium: Pen on Paper Size: 7.5 x 11 inches . From the village of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, Gond artist Suresh Kumar depicts a story of Tribal Ponies - This artwork depicts Ponies in the forest, considered to be the most useful animals for the community. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal art forms of India . #gondart #ccdfindia #gondpainting #asiantribalart #tribalart #tribalartists #tribalfusion #digitalart #nft #artsofindia #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkart #sundeepbhandari #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #gondwana #tribalarts #ethnicart #nativeart #aboriginalarts #artsofindia #artoftheday #artforsale #artexhibition #tribalartforms #indianfolkart #monochromeart #blackandwhiteart https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOGlNJJbWn/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Kali . Artist: Suresh Kumar Dhurve Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36x48 inches Code: 033 . The artwork depicts Kali, a Hindu goddess who is an incarnation of Parvati, wife of Lord #Shiva. She is a destroyer of evil forces and the most powerful form of Shakti, a divine protector and the one who bestows moksha. She embodies shakti - feminine #energy, #creativity, and fertility. She is portrayed standing or dancing on her consort, Lord Shiva, who lies calm and prostrate beneath her. Goddess #Kali is worshipped by Hindus throughout the world. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #indianart #indianculture #tribalart #graphicdesign #designconcepts #designers #gondpainting #gondart #tribalarts #tribaartworks #folkartoutsiderart #folkartist #folkart #painting #tribalpainting #culturalart #interiorart #interiordesign #ethnicart #gondwanaartproject #ccdfindia #templesofindia #shrines #craft #handcrafted #warlipainting https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmtqBOpwtq/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Autumn . Artist: Jyoti Uikey Style: Gond Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 48x36 in . This artwork illustrates the autumn landscape of the forest. When the season changes, trees change the color of foliage. It features warm, autumn tones and exposes the leafy gond details with the colors of the forest. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal art forms of India . #gondart #ccdfindia #gondpainting #asiantribalart #tribalarts #tribalartists #tribalartworks #designcreative #artsofindia #craftsofindia #folkartist #folkartoutsiderart #gondwanaartproject #indiaartfair #aboriginalart #authenticart #designcraft #graphicdesign #wallart #creativityeveryday #creativecommunity #artcommunity #interiordesign #artandcrafts #crafting #handmade #artoftheday #artoftribals #graphicdesign #abstractartorg https://www.instagram.com/p/CPXOH1MpjFP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Salty Sea . Artist: Anita Balu Mhase Style: Warli Medium: Cowdung & Acrylic on cloth Size: 36x48 inches . This Painting depicts a narrative of a starving poor man who goes for a hunt to the forest where he preys on a parrot. As he was about to lay the trap to capture the bird he got surprised when parrot spoke and requested to spare his life and offered him to make a wish of whatever he wants. The poor man asked him for food and the parrot gifts him a hand-mill and showed him how to use it. He took it to his wife and had it grind out everything they needed for food. Knowing this, the thief in the village stole the handmill from the poor man’s home and took it to the sea and set it to grind out the salt. It ground out salt until it sank the boat, and then went on grinding in the sea, turning the sea salty. The artist has been mentored and encouraged to use abstract styles in warli art form, creating unique artworks. . Painting from the series of The Gondwana Art Project - a social initiative to up-skill tribal artisans from Central India . #warliart #gondart #gondpainting #tribalart #tribalartists #folkartist #folkart #ccdfindia #gondwanaartproject #nativeart #aboriginalart #artsofindia #tribalpattern #interiordesign #artandcraft #tribalartworks #outsiderartists #graphicdesign #designers #designcollection #warlipainting #tribalpainting #tribalstyle #artwork #artworks #artstory #artmural #artoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/CPPQ1knpMZh/?utm_medium=tumblr