Painting Gond: Story of Origin of River Narmada

This painting represents the reverted river Narmada originating from its Amarkantak range. The river originates at the region inhabitated by the Gond tribes, the word Gond comes from Kond, which means green mountains in the dravidian idiom. The trunk of the tree represents the Narmda river, gushing water is represented by fish, the roots represent the delta and the branches of the tree represents the dense forest and the life surrounding the river.

About Artwork:
This painting represents the reverted river Narmada originating from its Amarkantak range. The river originates at the region inhabitated by the Gond tribes, the word Gond comes from Kond, which means green mountains in the dravidian idiom. The trunk of the tree represents the Narmda river, gushing water is represented by fish, the roots represent the delta and the branches of the tree represents the dense forest and the life surrounding the river.

About Artisan:
Mr. Sukhnandi Vyam (b 1983), Gond tribal artist’s often paints scenes in the tribal folklore and mythology and humorous illustrations. Soft, light yet electrifying colour and unique pattern design is the hallmark of his work. In 2002, he won the Madhya Pradesh State Government award for an unusually elaborate wood-carved sculpture.

About Artform:
Gond art originated as wall paintings by Pardhan Gonds, the indigenous people living in Central India. Their occupation was to sing invocations to the divine beings in nature, and as storytellers educate the younger generation about their mythology and culture. Gond artists allow themselves the freedom to depict anything their fertile imagination creates. Pop and modern while being a tribal art, Gond art has been introduced in many museums around the world in the recent years.

Product Dimension
36″ x 48″ (H)

Material
Canvas, acrylic and ink colours, shipped without frame

Care Instruction
Clean with soft dry cloth