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Jangarh Singh Shyam

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Born in 1962 in Madhya Pradesh, India, Jangarh Singh Shyam belonged to a Pradhan Gond community. Growing up in abject poverty, Jangarh had to quit school and take up farming as his profession. However, he continued painting as a part of the larger ritualistic practices, where at the age of 16 he was ‘discovered’ by the acclaimed artist Jagdish Swaminathan whilst painting the walls of the huts at Patangarh with traditional motifs. Swaminathan was greatly moved by the colours, motifs and forms in Jangarh’s work and brought him to Bharat Bhawan Bhopal. Thus began his life-long tryst of an artistic career. 

Jangarh’s work is characterized by unconventional colours and textures, intricate patterns and symbolic representation of nature and mythological figures. His compositions often featured mythical creatures like birds, animals, and deities portrayed with a sense of dynamism and fluidity. The intricate patterns and repetitive motifs in his work symbolized the interplay of life, nature, and spirituality, encapsulating the essence of the Gond belief system. 

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WORKS
28 x 22 inches

Serigraph

GS01490

28 x 22 inches

Serigraph

GS01489