Kad Bhagoda by Dhavat Singh Uikey Lot n° 15

Size : 41 x 48 inches Medium : Ink and Organic Paint on Canvas Year : 2019 This artwork is accompanied by an Authenticity Certificate ABOUT Dhavat Singh Uikey Dhavat Singh Uikey did an M. Tech and was working as a professional before discovering the world of Gond art. When he got married to the daughter of acclaimed Gond artist, Jangarh Singh Shyam, he was suddenly surrounded by people painting all day. While he had admired Jangarh’s work earlier, he had never painted before in his life. But once he realized his talent and passion, he decided to become a professional Gond artist and has not looked back. Dhavat Singh (aka Dhawat Singh) pushes the boundaries of traditional Gond art by exploring and experimenting with the artform. He draws from the ancient artistic traditions of the Gond people, and uses them in his artworks. The folk tales that the artist grew up listening to are beautifully translated into his paintings. Singh weaves traditional techniques, beliefs and imagery with modern materials and visual culture. Always open to new ideas and regarding himself as a contemporary artist using traditional skills, Singh plays with the scale, palette and form of his exquisite paintings and drawings. Through his stunning and evocative art, Singh visualises the myths and folklore surrounding forest-dwelling animals as told by the Baiga tribe – an ethnic group found primarily in the state of Madhya Pradesh. ABOUT Gond Art Among the largest tribes in India, the Gonds have a recorded history that goes back 1400 years. The Gonds are present in significant numbers in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha, and their art is loved by connoisseurs of culture. The Gonds believe that a good image brings good luck, and it is this belief that can be found at the root of Gond art. Concerned with warding off evil and ushering in good luck, they decorate their houses with traditional tattoos and motifs. For the Gon