Inspiration for Gond Painting
Every object, whether it be a hill, river, rock, or tree, is believed to be sacred by the Gond people because they believe that everything is home to a spirit. They are thus depicted by the Gond people as objects of adoration and devotion. The strong relationship between man and his natural surroundings is reflected […]
Colors of Gond Painting
The use of vivid colours like white, blue, yellow, and red is the most intriguing aspect of Gond painting. These hues are naturally derived from plant sap, leaves, coloured soil, charcoal, and even cow dung. The colour yellow is derived from the local sand called “chui mitti,” the colour brown from another type of sand […]