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Gond Art and Painting: Past, Present and FutureGond painting is one of many varied art forms that

will be a part of the Hands of Grace handicraft exposition at the Isha Yoga Center. In this article, we

look at the past, present and future of Gond art. Adventurous readers may like to attend the

workshop on Gond art at the exposition!

ArticleFeb 10, 2014

Gond painting is one of many varied handicraft forms that will be a part of Hands of Grace, a

handicraft exposition at the Isha Yoga Center, from February 19 – 27, 2014. In this article, we look at

the past, present and future of this traditional form of tribal art. Adventurous readers may like to

attend the workshop on Gond art at the exposition!

Craft: Gond Painting

Artisan: Suresh Kumar Dhurve

Place: Madhya Pradesh

Gond painting – Tree of Life by Jangarh Singh Shyam

The Gonds are among the largest tribes in Central India, numbering about 4 million. Though

predominantly centered in Madhya Pradesh, they are present in significant numbers in the states of

Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The word “Gond” comes

from the Dravidian expression kond, meaning “the green mountain.” The recorded history of the

Gond people goes back 1400 years, but considering that they inhabit areas where rock paintings

dating to the Mesolithic have been found, their antecedents probably date back even further. Many

of the Gonds customs echo that of their Mesolithic forbearers. An obvious example of this is the

custom of decorating the walls of their houses, an activity that may originate in cave-dwelling

traditions of their ancestors.

The word “Gond” comes from the Dravidian expression kond, meaning “the green mountain.” The

work of Gond artists is rooted in their folk tales and culture, and thus story-telling is a strong

element of every painting.

The Gonds paint their walls with vibrant depictions of local flora, fauna and gods such as Marahi Devi

and Phulvari Devi (Goddess Kali). Traditionally made on festive occasions such as Karwa Chauth,

Diwali, Ashtami and Nag Panchmi, Gond painting depicts various celebrations, rituals and man’s

relationship with nature. The artists use natural colors derived from charcoal, colored soil, plant sap,

leaves, and cow dung. This mystical art form is created by putting together dots and lines. The

imaginative use of the line imparts gond painting a sense of movement to the still images. The paintings are an

offering in worship of nature, and are also a mode of seeking protection and warding off evil.

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Today, many talented Gond artists' works including Suresh Kumar Dhurve's can be seen on canvases

in art galleries internationally. One of the distinctive elements is the use of signature patterns that

are used to infill the larger forms on the canvas. A certain sense of balance and symmetry can be

observed in the pattern used, such as spiral forms along with trees, leaves, animals and human

figures. Painted in several bright colors, the placement of motifs showcasing village life and the

blending of human figures with rituals and nature depict the Gonds inherited skills and creativity. In

the eyes of a Gond artist, everything is sacred and intimately connected to nature. Thus, the unique

oral narrative tradition of the Gonds is reflected in their paintings as well. The work of Gond artists is

rooted in their folk tales and culture, and thus story-telling is a strong element of every painting.

However every artist today has a personal style and has developed a specific language within these

narratives creating a richness of aesthetic forms and styles.

Suresh Kumar Dhurve’s favorite subject is the tree of life, and he often presents trees almost like a

totem pole, erect and still, surrounded by human figures. He features different kinds of birds too,

while his signature pattern is fish scales and drops of water. Each painting takes him anywhere from

ten hours to three days.

Gond art comes with the belief that a good image brings good luck. This inherent belief led the

Gonds to decorate their houses and floors with traditional tattoos and motifs. Today, Gond art

products such as Gond painting on wood, painted wooden trays and boxes have become extremely

popular globally.

Hearteningly, Gond art hasn’t escaped the eye of the art connoisseurs in the country. The Indian

government is making efforts to preserve Gond painting. Other well-wishers have gone a step

further, and created the Must Art Gallery– the world's first art gallery dedicated to Gond art. Unlike

so many treasures of Indian culture that have slipped through the cracks of time and were lost

forever, the future of Gond art looks as vibrant and colorful as the paintings.

For more of Suresh’s paintings visit: Fine art America and Artweb Gallerie

References: http://www.gondtribalart.com/, Handmade in India – An Encyclopedia on Crafts of

India.

Editor’s Note: Suresh Kumar Dhurve will be conducting a Gond painting workshop during Hands of

Grace. Besides Gond art, workshops on Sanjhi Paper Art, Madhubani Painting, hand-block printing,

clay modeling/pottery and traditional flower garland-making will also be conducted.

Image courtesy: Work of Gond artist – Jangarh Singh Shyam displayed at the Musee du Quain Branly

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This Is Why Indian New Year Is So Unique!

As we are ushering in the Indian New year today, let’s know more details about the Indian calendar system. In India, Tribal Art like everything else, every region/ state has their own variations of the calendar. However, the underline themes remain the same which is based on the Moon & Sun positions. It has 12 months and every month is generally 30 days.

The names of Hindu months (with corresponding English months) are as follows: Chaitr (March-April), Vaisakh (April-May), Jyaisth/Jeth (May-June), Asadh (June-July), Shravan (July-August), Bhadra / Bhadw (August-September), Ashvin (September-October), Kartik (October-November), Agrahayana/Margsheersh (November-December), Paush (December-January), Magh (January-February), Phalgun (February-March).

Although most of the variations have Chaitra as their first month, however, some regions have slight variation. Thus based on the new year month a calendar follows, Hindu calendars can be further classified as Chaitradi (beginning with Chaitra month), Ashadadi (beginning with Ashad), and Karthikadi (beginning with Karthik).

LuniSolar & Solar Calendar

In the Indian New Year, since ancient times, both lunisolar, as well as a solar calendars, is in use in India. Lunar calendar months strictly follow the lunar cycle of two lunar fortnights (Shukla paksha- Waxing moon & Krishna paksha – waning Moon). Interestingly, the lunisolar calendar is basically a lunar calendar that has some intercalation rules to synchronize it with the solar year. Leap months (adhik maasa) and occasionally, skipped months (kshaya maasa) are introduced to achieve this. In a solar calendar the months are aligned with rashi or zodiac (Nakshtras). Each month begins with sankranti (entry of sun into zodiac). Malayalam calendar, Bengali calendar and Tamil calendar are examples of Indian solar calendars.

3. Mushroom

Practice your painting skills by creating a woodland mushroom on canvas.

Practice your painting skills by creating a woodland Canvas painting mushroom on canvas.

This woodland mushroom is one of those easy canvas painting ideas that will also help improve your brush skills.

4. Dog

Animals are beloved painting subjects.

Animals are beloved painting subjects.

If you’re focused on easy canvas painting ideas for beginners, try painting this labrador retriever—or your own furry friend!

5. Floral Meadow

This fun floral meadow looks beautiful on canvas.

This fun floral meadow looks beautiful on canvas.

On the hunt for wine and canvas painting ideas? Look no further than Denise Hughes’ course. The whimsical floral meadow is perfect for a relaxing night with art and spirits.

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