The World on a Turtle's Back

Award winning artist Santoshi Shyam takes you into a symbolically rich, vibrant tribal folklore where you can explore the world on a turtle’s back.

WHen it comes to nature inspired paintings, Gond art is a great option. In Gond philosophy and ancient Indian thought, the turtle is more than an animal, it holds the weight of the world on its back. The tree growing from the turtle’s shell is life itself, its trunk like a river, its branches blooming with red flowers, green leaves, and swimming fish. Each fish is placed like a flowing thought, a moving memory in nature’s grand story. This artwork cleverly connects land, water, and life in one powerful image. It is a visual metaphor for how all ecosystems are linked, balanced on something ancient, wise, and silent, the turtle.

Rich in tribal folklore, vibrant in nature this painting is a timeless piece of art celebrating the deep connection between nature and life.

Celebrate tribal legacy and vibrant imagination make this tribal piece of art yours today.