Stories, Myths and Interpretations: A Gallery
“There are stories behind some paintings and none behind some. In the case of some, it is easier to interpret the story without having to be told [verbally] by the artist.” – Bhajju Shyam
Bhajju Shyam
Bhajju Shyam is an Indian artist, belonging to the Gond-Pardhaan community of Madhya Pradesh. He was a contemporary of the celebrated Pardhaan artist Jangarh Singh Shyam and has been a leading figure in furthering the Gond art form. He received international recognition for his book The London Jungle Book (2004), one of many he has written about Pardhaan Folk Art, and also a recipient of the Padma Shri award.
The Accidental Artist
Gond art has created an unprecedented new means of livelihood for the Gond-Pradhaan tribe. But what must the youth of the community remember through these changes? Bhajju Shyam shares
