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Peacocks In Gond Painting Workshop With Kanika Singhal

Gond Art Peacock Workshop with Kanika Singhal

Peacocks in Gond paintings are considered a  symbol of the harmony which the tribal folks have with the nature surrounding them. Peacocks around trees, solo, or in groups, are a popular subject in Gond paintings. One needs to observe the beauty of the birds, flocked together in celebration of life. The Gond Painting has its origin in Madhya Pradesh and derives its name from the tribe. The Gond believe that “viewing a good image brings good luck”. The paintings are an offering in worship of nature and are also a medium of seeking protection against evil. Rooftop curated a Peacocks In Gond Painting with Kanika Singhal.

About The Artist

Kanika is a Mandala, Madhubani, Doodling, Warli and Pichwali artist. She conducts art workshops for kids as well as adults and is a passionate traveller.

The Peacocks In Gond Painting Workshop Began

Kanika greeted all the participants and thanked the host for the lovely introduction. She first started Peacocks In Gond Painting workshop with sketching the peacock and the trees. She continued sketching them on a canvas and began to colour the peacock with blue and yellow colour, the side of the feather with pink colour. All the attendees could easily understand the art work while enjoying  recreating their own Gond Arts.

Towards the End Of The Workshop

Kanika drew the Gond Art peacock and started colouring it with different colours such as blue, yellow and pink. All the participants appreciated her Gond art. Everyone showed their beautiful Gond Art. The host thanked Kanika for teaching this historic and culturally rich art form.

The attendees were from different parts of the country. They also belonged to different age groups but their love for art brought them together on a single platform. Rooftop, as always, was successful in connecting artists and curating a magical and positive vibe together. 

On this note, here’s us signing off until next time!

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