A Jungle Scene
Basanti Tahed
Basanti Tahed is a celebrated Bhil artist from Madhya Pradesh. Her work features nature, animals and village life. The vibrant colours and ornate depiction of rural life give her work a special charm. She aims to provide a larger audience for the traditional Bhil artform. She uses natural pigments extracted from plants and minerals. As canvas, she uses hand-made paper and cloth, keeping it authentic and natural in all aspects. Her work is characterised by a unique blend of reality and abstraction. Taking elements from rural life, like farm animals, wells and trees, she places them in abstract locations like a sky blue background (as seen in Gaav ka Drishya). Her work Badle Ka Ped has a distinct portrayal of the eco-system and its ‘give and take’ in the form of favors that both the tree and the birds and animals do for each other. The thoughtfulness and creativity in her work is a quality unique to Basanti Ji. There is almost always a big tree in her paintings—a different one each time. Her love for nature and the village habitat is clearly visible through her art. Basanti Ji is truly an inspiration for all artists—of India and beyond.
Description
Explore the vibrant, colourful scene from the jungles of Bhil depicted through the lens of artist Basanti Tahed. Set against the bright backdrop of vibrant orange, the painting depicts a gathering of the deer and birds near a large tree. A few birds in hues of blue are perched upon the large tree, while the deer in red and a few other birds in black and blue are seen sitting on the deer or near the tree. A simple scene from the jungles of Bhil, this colourful painting is a striking masterpiece filled with Gond style dots and intricate This painting is a symbolic representation of the strong bond between nature and its creatures, which is a common subject in Gond art. On one side of the tree, a graceful gathering of deer enhances the harmony of the scene, while the vibrant birds on the tree add a focus and vibrancy to the scene.
Why add this painting to your collection?
Original Indian Art: Authentically hand-painted by the tribal artist in acrylic medium on canvas. Assuring its authenticity and longevity. Rendered in rhythmic dots and lines, the bold colour palette with intricate textural detail adds depth and vibrancy to any space.
A visual gateway to Gond heritage: This vibrant tribal art teaches the values of coexistence and reverence to nature through intricate, symbolic forms. Depicting jungle life in harmony is a common subject in Bhil art, showcasing their connection and reverence towards nature.
Indian Art Decor: Measuring 64x44 inches, this piece is ideal for collectors, nature lovers, and cultural art galleries. The large size makes it a bold and ideal statement piece, perfect for accent walls or gallery walls.
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Basanti Tahed
Bhil Artist || Tribal Storyteller
Unique Practice
Portrayal of the village life, mixture of abstract and realistic painting style.