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The Gentle Grove by Malo Devi
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Malo Devi
Description
The Gentle Grove by Malo Devi, painted in 2005, is a Khovar work which captures the nurturing essence of forest life. Malo Devi’s depiction of the mother deer and fawns embodies maternal care and the soft rhythms of the wilderness. Her use of fluid black lines on ochre tones conveys stillness and continuity—qualities central to the Khovar tradition’s celebration of fertility and domestic life.
Why This Artwork Stands Out:
- Graceful depiction of wildlife that mirrors human tenderness.
- Handcrafted texture and natural pigments evoke the tactile earthiness of mural tradition.
- Combines storytelling and symmetry, a signature of rural Jharkhand’s aesthetic vocabulary.
- Ideal for serene or nature-inspired collections.
This piece will appeal to collectors who appreciate narrative symbolism and art rooted in ecological and familial harmony.
$ 879.99
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What is the difference between Sohrai and Kohvar paintings?
Sohrai painting is created during the harvest festival, which celebrates the end of the rainy season. Khovar painting is a wedding chamber decoration that marks the marriage season, like Keeper of the Harvest symbolises the interconnected ecosystem much like a family. Sohrai uses multiple colors like red, black, and white to symbolize fertility, ancestors, and food, while Khovar is typically monochrome, using a white and black sgraffito technique to symbolize the womb and fertility for a nuptial chamber.
Are the artworks on Rooftop signed by the artist?
Yes! Khovar artworks like Keeper of the Harvest are all original artworks signed by the artists.
Does this painting have a meaning that the painter wants to convey?
Maybe, maybe not. Most artists, especially when it comes to Khovar paintings like Keeper of the Harvest, paint with some meaning in mind, but when they share the artwork with the world, they let the viewers decide their own meanings and interpretations. So that everyone may have their own unique experience of the art.
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Malo Devi
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