Peacock on the Tree
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
Looking to start a tribal art collection? Or looking for something to add a colourful pop to your walls? Well, this Gond artwork is your end of search!
Colourful, filled with intricate details and rich in gond tribal culture, ‘Peacock on the tree’ by artist Basanti Tahed is a vibrant example of traditional gond style art. Gond art from central India is known for its lively colours, geometric patterns, and strong lines, often featuring mythological and folklore motifs, floral and faunal themes, and distinctive creature drawings. In this painting, the artist depicts a simple scene from the forest life wherein on a majestic, long tree sits a magnificent, graceful peacock rendered in vivid colours of blue, green, orange and pink. The peacock is rendered with delicate lines and dot patterns as it bows down and sits atop the branch of the tree. This peacock covers the entire composition with its majestic form. The peacock is surrounded by birds around it, the branches of the tree above him are all filled with colourful birds, a few perched upon, a few fluttering away. Overall, the composition is playful and keeps the viewer's eye engaged.
Why add this painting to your collection:
Traditional Indian art - Authentically hand-painted by the artist Basanti Tahed, in traditional Bhil art style, using Gond art's typical intricate line and dot pattern.
Rendered in vivid, colourful hues, this painting stands out with bright and vibrant art set against the rich gold background. Symbolic and rooted in nature, this Bhil art painting connects you to India’s tribal heritage through visual storytelling
Perfect for any Space - Measuring 32x52 inches this acrylic on canvas painting is ideal for homes, gallery walls, office walls or cultural centres. Vivid and expressive color palette that instantly livens up any space
An Ideal Gift - A perfect addition to an art lover's collection and an ideal gift option for wildlife lovers or on special occasions.
Transform your space with the rich tapestry of Indian folk art. Add this masterpiece to your collection today!
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Basanti Tahed
Bhil Artist || Tribal Storyteller
Unique Practice
Portrayal of the village life, mixture of abstract and realistic painting style.