Art is the medium of telling stories. Folklores that imbibe the culture and social scenes of the place. This is what is showcased in Gond art which comes from the tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh in Central India.
The Gond art is based on the the belief that “viewing a good image begets good luck”. This inherent belief led the Gonds to decorating their houses and the floors with traditional tattoos and motifs. However, Gondi art has since transposed onto paper and canvass with talented artists showcasing their skills.
It is said that ‘language of the soul’ is expressed in the brilliant hues of Gondi art. The signature styles are the essence of this tribal art form and are intrinsically used to fill the surface of their decorative patterns and motifs. The allusiveness and individualism of each Gond artist is defined by these signature styles.
Here Ms. Rajni Ghag of the MUST Art Gallery located in Delhi talks about the art and its artists whose works have been displayed in order to bring the art to the mainstream urban centre.
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