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Size
22 X 15 in
Medium
Acrylic
Material
Paper
Brand
Rooftop
Frame
No
Artist
Bhuri Bai
Art Form
Bhil
Origin
India
Dated
2022
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Meet the Artist

Bhuri Bai

Bhuri Bai

Bhil Artist Tribal Storyteller Global Inspiration

The first Padma Shri awardee from the Bhil artist community, Bhuri Bai started painting at the age of 10. A native of Pitol village in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, she was discovered by Jagdish Swaminathan, artist and co-founder of Bharat Bhavan, who became her mentor and led her to start her artistic career.

Bhuri Bai found her love for painting right in her childhood, she would find herself in awe of the beautiful figures and elements being painted on walls on festivals and marriages and even special rituals. Her curiosity and admiration of the art had a strong grip on her and led to inculcating a deep love for it. Married at the age of 14 to Jor Singh, she moved to Bhopal and started working as a waged labourer along with her husband to build the Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal. Here, her paintings on stones were discovered by Swaminathan, who encouraged her to start painting on paper. Her first set of paintings fetched Rs.50. Here on, started a journey which took her around the world where she shared about her tribe, her art and made her a global persona.

Bhuri ji not only started her practice but also started training others in the art. Interestingly her first student was Jor Singh! She recalls that he was a quick learner since he had a good understanding of the themes and could relate to it.

After she began working as an artist full time for the MP State Tribal Museum she developed her own style and a celebrated body of work. Used to making her own colours from flowers and leaves she also learnt how to use new mediums and began colouring with synthetic colours. Her works include her life in the village, her childhood, rituals of the community and more. Characterised by bold and vibrant colours, multicoloured dots and compositions comprising nature, humans and often both together with modern day cars, her work is truly one of a kind.

In her work, aside from traditional compositions on nature, tribal rituals and Bhil deities one also sees her experiences around the world. She was the first from her community to paint on paper and canvas and continues to set precedents in her field, inspiring several artists, especially women from other tribal communities.

Her works have been displayed in many exhibitions, galleries and museums not only in India but also internationally such as in Australia and the United States. Her painting ‘Story of the Jungle’ was auctioned at Sotheby’s New York in 2007. She has also illustrated for various publications such as Bhili Kathayein, Bhil Janjateetya Geet and Lok Akhyan in addition to being a regular contributor to Chaumasa magazine. Bhuri bai also illustrated a children’s book, A tree, by Klara Kottner-Benigni. She has also co-authored an autobiographical work, Dotted Lines, with Debjani Mukherjee.

Bhuri Bai continues to light the way for others in her community to pursue art. It is our honour to have her as a member of the Rooftop Artists network and Indian art course programs. Her love for the art, her storytelling and the determination to take the humble artform to heights is truly inspiring.

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In tribal mythology, animals are seen as spiritual guides, protectors, and symbols of wisdom. "Creatures" by Bhuri Bai beautifully captures this belief, illustrating the sacred harmony between nature and its beings. In this beautiful Bhil art masterpiece by Padma Shri Bhuri Bai, a vibrant cacophony of animals comes to life, and each creature is shown in harmony with the deeper rhythm of nature. The painting bursts with energy, where orange and green define the central figures, while blue, bird-like creatures across the canvas add a sense of freedom. Through intricate patterns and contrasts, Bhuri Bai captures the essence of interdependence amongst the several creatures of nature. With this painting, she brings to life the deep connection and influences of nature in traditional Bhil art. This unique piece is completely handmade using acrylic colours on high-quality canvas. If you are looking for original Indian paintings, this one-of-a-kind Bhil painting is a wonderful addition to your collection.

Why This Artwork Stands Out?

  • 100% Hand-Painted by Bhuri Bai – A living legend in the world of Indian art, she is also a Padma Shree awardee.

  • Premium Canvas & Acrylic Colours – A promise of authenticity, vibrancy, and longevity.

  • Stunning & Meaningful Art, Perfect to fit into any design space - from traditional Indian aesthetics to modern contemporary homes.

Own a piece of India’s rich folk art heritage, bring home a symbol of resilience, connection, and artistic brilliance. 'Entwined Crocodiles' is not just a painting, its a one of a one-of-a-kind masterpiece by an Indian master artist – Order Now!

In tribal mythology, animals are seen as spiritual guides, protectors, and symbols of wisdom. "Creatures" by Bhuri Bai beautifully captures this belief, illustrating the sacred harmony between nature and its beings. In this beautiful Bhil art masterpiece by Padma Shri Bhuri Bai, a vibrant cacophony of animals comes to life, and each creature is shown in harmony with the deeper rhythm of nature. The painting bursts with energy, where orange and green define the central figures, while blue, bird-like creatures across the canvas add a sense of freedom. Through intricate patterns and contrasts, Bhuri Bai captures the essence of interdependence amongst the several creatures of nature. With this painting, she brings to life the deep connection and influences of nature in traditional Bhil art. This unique piece is completely handmade using acrylic colours on high-quality canvas. If you are looking for original Indian paintings, this one-of-a-kind Bhil painting is a wonderful addition to your collection.

Why This Artwork Stands Out?

  • 100% Hand-Painted by Bhuri Bai – A living legend in the world of Indian art, she is also a Padma Shree awardee.

  • Premium Canvas & Acrylic Colours – A promise of authenticity, vibrancy, and longevity.

  • Stunning & Meaningful Art, Perfect to fit into any design space - from traditional Indian aesthetics to modern contemporary homes.

Own a piece of India’s rich folk art heritage, bring home a symbol of resilience, connection, and artistic brilliance. 'Entwined Crocodiles' is not just a painting, its a one of a one-of-a-kind masterpiece by an Indian master artist – Order Now!

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